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Celebrate Earth Day with local ecologist at Prairie Park

1 week ago | kansan.com | Erin Socha

Many people in Lawrence didn’t know what a treasure the town had, until it was almost lost. Prairie Park, in east Lawrence, is home to an incredibly rare parcel of remnant prairie. A remnant praire, or virgin prairie, is a parcel of grassland that has remained undeveloped by humans throughout its history—never tilled, farmed or put into service for human needs.
Saint Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council Jr. commits to Kansas

1 week ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Saint Bonaventure transfer Melvin Council Jr. has committed to Kansas, per release. Council is a 6-foot-4 guard from Rochester, N.Y. and spent one season with the Bonnies after transferring from Wagner in 2024. During his career at Wagner, he earned First Team All-NEC Honors and was the leading scorer in the program’s first NCAA Tournament win over Howard.
Kansas baseball outlasts Wichita State in offensive marathon

1 week ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Kansas baseball ended its four-game losing streak with an 18-12 win against Wichita State on Tuesday at Hoglund Ballpark. Tuesday’s marathon was over four hours long, included 30 combined runs, 29 combined hits and ten combined hit batters. Jackson Hauge had maybe his best performance of the season, finishing four-of-six with a home run, two doubles and four RBI and scoring four times, finishing a triple shy of the cycle. “Oh yeah.
Kansas House recognizes Jackie Robinson Day

1 week ago | kansan.com | Abby Moore

On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers, being the first Black American League/National League player, breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball. The Kansas House adopted a resolution on April 11, recognizing April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day and honoring his impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
Kansas guard AJ Storr enters the transfer portal

2 weeks ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Kansas junior guard AJ Storr is the next Jayhawk to depart for the transfer portal, ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported on Thursday. Storr, a native of Rockford, Ill., is a 6-foot-7 guard that began his career at St. John’s, before later transferring to Wisconsin. In his first and only season in Lawrence, Storr averaged 6.1 points per game, while shooting 38.4% from the field and 29.1% from three point range, all career-lows.
Kansas restoration ecologists work to improve Kansas River ecosystems

2 weeks ago | kansan.com | Erin Socha

A yearslong project to restore riverbank ecosystems along the Kansas river in north Lawrence concluded on Tuesday, and restoration ecologists expressed hope that the work they’ve done will be carried into the future.
Flory Bidunga agrees to new deal, set to return to Kansas

2 weeks ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Kansas freshman Flory Bidunga is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will return to Kansas next season, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on Sunday. Bidunga announced he was entering the transfer portal on March 29 and quickly became one of the most coveted big men in the transfer portal. He entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag and scheduled a visit to Indiana, before Bill Self made a trip to Indiana to visit Bidunga and his family.
Illinois transfer Tre White commits to Kansas

2 weeks ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Former Illinois guard Tre White is transferring to Kansas, Joe Tipton of On3 reported on Saturday. White is a 6-foot-7 forward originally from Dallas and spent one season at Illinois, after beginning his career at USC and Louisville. He averaged 10.5 points per game this past season, shooting career-highs of 50.7% from the field and 33% from three. White started in 31 of his 32 appearances for Illinois this season, while missing a stint earlier this year due to an illness.
Loyola-Chicago transfer Jayden Dawson commits to Kansas

3 weeks ago | kansan.com | James Madden

Former Loyola-Chicago guard Jayden Dawson is transferring to Kansas, On3’s Joe Tipton reported on Friday. Dawson is a 6-foot-4 guard from Omaha and averaged nearly 14 points per game this season for the Ramblers. He started in all 32 of his appearances for the Ramblers this season, while missing five due to an injury. During his junior season, Dawson shot a career-low 36.3% from three, knocking down a career-high 86 threes.
Reconnect with the outdoors: Best nature spots on campus

3 weeks ago | kansan.com | Janine Antoni |Erin Socha

As the weather warms up, students itching to experience a bit of the great outdoors can find a surprising amount right here on campus if they know where to look. From quiet study spots enhanced with native flowers to hiking trails and birdwatching opportunities, KU’s campus offers a wide variety of natural respites. “There’s a lot that people just don’t know about,” said Avery Johnsmeyer, president of the KU Botany Club and a sophomore studying microbiology and environmental studies.