Journey to J.D.: The First 24 Hours

Oh, no! It looks like rain, and Journey to J.D. just started an hour ago. All of the campers attended the welcome program, dropped off their luggage, changed their clothes and are now ready to leave. But rain? Not good since the kids (and the resident assistants) are going to the Adams Campus Outdoor Education Center for three hours of …

You’ve been admitted…is KU Law right for you?

Sunny skies and blooming trees welcomed potential students from near and far to Green Hall for the Admitted Students Open House. Admitted students attended from states across the country, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. If you were one of them, you hopefully have a better feel for what KU Law has to offer. If you were unable to …

From Pig to Pet: A Tale of Local Lawmaking

The City Commission members were shuffling papers and whispering to each other. The mayor cleared his throat and positioned his microphone; the murmur filling the crowded room drew to a hush as a man dressed in a fedora and tweed suit stepped up to the podium. “Mr. Mayor,” he said, “Starky is my best friend. Please don’t send me home …

I love the smell of KU basketball in the morning

At 5 a.m. my alarm starts beeping. At 5:03 a.m. my cell phone starts chirping. I press the snooze. It’s so cold and dark. Then I remember these alarms are very important. I leap out from under the covers. Only 20 minutes until I have to be there. I absolutely CAN NOT be late. Everyone is counting on me. Lawrence …

And the Winner Is…SBA election results

The Student Bar Association election has come to a close, bringing a mix of new and continued leadership. Michael Andrusak, 2L, won the SBA executive board presidential election for the second straight year, Zak Beasley will move from 1L to 2L president, and 2L vice-president Casey Johnson will be the new 3L president. Chalinee Tinaves, the current 1L vice president, …