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Campus keepers
Saturday, August 14, 2004
One of the first things visitors notice about Kansas University is the beauty of the campus. The university spends close to $1.1 million annually to maintain the grounds on the main campus in Lawrence, the Edwards Campus in Overland Park and the KU Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kan.

Students utilize new rec center
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Noor Newman winced as she recalled scraping together cash to work out at an expensive health club in summer 2003. "Back home I used to pay, like, $50 a month for a gym membership," said Newman, 21. "It was really insane."

Museum Hours
Saturday, August 14, 2004

KU pilots get officials, coaches across country
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Imagine flying basketball coach Roy Williams back from Los Angeles knowing that tomorrow morning he would make the hardest choice of his career. Ross Razak, pilot for Kansas University casually tried to bait Williams to drop a hint about his decision involving North Carolina.

Outreach to KU students
Saturday, August 14, 2004
There are many Lawrence churches and congregations that do special outreach to Kansas University students. Here is a partial listing of some of them:

Parking officials recommend students register bicycles
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Bicycle racks are next to practically every building on Kansas University's campus.

Where to go for help
Saturday, August 14, 2004
The Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center provides the following list of services for incoming students:

KU on Wheels, SafeRide help students around campus, city
Saturday, August 14, 2004
There are many ways to get to class -- or to get home from a fun evening downtown -- at Kansas University. "You've got to get to school somehow," said Tim Akright, coordinator for the student run KU on Wheels bus service. "Not everybody has a car, and not everybody wants to drive because it's difficult to find a (parking) spot."

Under Construction
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Here's a look at major construction projects at Kansas University:

KU faculty, staff learn about Kansas sites
Saturday, August 14, 2004
For several years, I've believed every location has something appealing about it. Sometimes it's great scenery, or wonderful weather. Sometimes it's a great place to eat, or the friendly people. A corollary to that view is that the interstate system -- marvel of engineering and commerce that it is -- does more to separate us than bring us together.

Center informs visitors
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Kansas University's Visitor Center is the front porch to the KU campus, home to more than 25,000 students. For the past year, many incoming freshmen have directed their questions and concerns to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, housed in the center at 15th and Iowa streets.

St. Lawrence undergoes staff changes
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Kansas University students returning to school this year will notice some changes -- and a few new faces -- at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center. The biggest change is that, for the first time, the Rev. Vince Krische won't be there to welcome back students for the fall semester.