By Melissa Stough Contributing Writer On March 14, the Grammy Awards kicked off with performances by DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, BTS, Post Malone and Harry Styles, to name a few. Though music takes center stage at this award ceremony, fashion occupies an equally significant role in the eyes of the audience. As an aspect of […]
Month: March 2021
By Jenny Wallace Arts & Entertainment Editor On March 26, “Old Town Road” music artist, Lil Nas X, released his latest music video for the single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” Featuring Satan and Lil Nas X’s depiction of Hell, some Twitter users were less than pleased. Singer Joyner Lucas tweeted, “I think the […]
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KU Rec Services Hiring for New Positions
By Lauren Gudknecht Sports Editor Are you looking for a job? The KU Rec Services is hiring. Positions are available for summer 2021 and the 2021-2022 school year. The available positions include facility monitor, climbing wall monitor, lifeguard and intramural sports officials/scorekeepers. According to the email sent out from RecServices, interested students can fill out […]
By Michael Alberto Assistant Freeform Editor “…positive representation of transgender people, even if it is just one person, can go a long way…” On March 24th, Dr. Rachel Levine made history as the first openly transgender federal official to be sworn in. This confirmation is not only historic in the sense that Levine is the […]
By Lauren Gudknecht Sports Editor Six members of KU’s field hockey team were honored by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) as Scholars of Distinction for 2020. KUbears.com states that junior Katie Dotterweich and freshmens Erika Barbera, Jillian Buchman, Alyssa Eager, Sarah Gatehouse and Mackenzie Hammaker were recognized by the NFHCA. These girls were […]
By Sammy Strobel Assistant Sports Editor It looks like veteran defensive end Brandon Graham isn’t going anywhere. The Philadelphia Eagles and Graham have agreed on a contract extension for at least the next two years. Originally, Graham was due to receive $13 million this coming season, but now he will be making close to $20 […]
By Spencer Ford Recruitment and Retention Manager After two years of testing and deliberating, American singer and actress Hayley Kiyoko has officially launched and released her first-ever perfume, “Hue.” The perfume, which was shipped out on pre-orders on March 4, comes in a sleek, minimalistic, matte-red bottle, with gold detailing around the lid and on […]
By Lauren Gudknecht Sports Editor On Sunday March 21, KU softball head coach Judy Lawes had a notable 12-1 win over Bloomsburg University in game one of a double header where she earned her 1,000th career victory. KU won game two 3-0 in a PSAC East Division matchup later that day. According to NCAA.com, with […]
By Carin Holmes Assistant News Editor The Student Government Board (SGB) election for the 2021-22 school year is officially underway. Students are running to become representatives for the entire student body (at-large) or for their own college, which includes the College of Business, College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and College of […]
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Drew Brees’ 20-Year Career Comes to an End
By Sammy Strobel Assistant Sports Editor After a record-setting career, Drew Brees has officially announced his retirement. On March 14, Brees and his family posted a video on his Instagram, along with a comment saying, “After 20 years as a player in the NFL and 15 years as a Saint, it is time I retire […]