—Senior—
Data Storytelling: Awareness of Parasocial Relationships among college students
Alexandria Brown, Madeline Furman, Lorena Marquez Section 1: Introduction- Lorena Our main research question was to measure the participants' understanding of parasocial relationships and how they are formed. With social media being a key factor in today's society and everyone using …
Out with the old, In with the new: The impact of Microtrends
As I sort through my closet purging it of clothing I no longer wear my attention is caught by a plaid skirt stuffed in the back of my skirt drawer. I have not worn this skirt in years yet I have …
Adjusting to Changing Friendships
From the moment we met during early move-in, we had a connection. It was easy to see how similar we were as we rearranged the furniture in our room and began decorating. During a FaceTime call with our other two roommates …
We do it for you: Head Spas
A calming atmosphere greeted me as I walked into Solitaire, a head spa in Topeka that provides therapeutic scalp treatments. The building smelled like essential oils and soft music was playing. The waiting area had large windows that allowed plenty of …
How It Feels To Attend The National Championship
Hope Wilson as told to Alexandria Brown Hope Wilson, a senior from Overland Park, was in attendance at the 2022 championship game in New Orleans when the KU basketball team won. This is what it felt like. I never thought we …
Freshmen’s Guide to Live Music in Lawrence
As a community with a vibrant live music scene, Lawrence has many venues catering to these acts. While the music scene is ever-changing, the music venues around Lawrence withstand the test of time. When searching for live music it can be …
What was ‘Day on the Hill’?
Link to original The Norman 360 performing at Day on the Hill 1997 (scanned from Norman 360 members band archives) Students gathered on Campanille Hill on May 2, 1992, to see Pearl Jam perform at an annual event known as “Day …
Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later
Link to original The Lawrence City Band performs at the Summer Concert Series | Wednesday 17 July 2024 Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. …
Backstage at The Tollbooth: What it takes to run a DIY venue
Sleet guitarist Parker Hippe jams out at The Tollbooth on Feb. 23, 2024, in Lawrence. Maura Dayton / @twistedmauraphotos Article Link Rising seniors Zack Black and Teddy Tran began hosting shows at their DIY venue, The Tollbooth, during the 2023-2024 school year. The …
‘The Wizard of Oz’ touches down at Lawrence Arts Center
Published on the Kansan On Friday, June 14 The Lawrence Arts Center opened the junior production of The Wizard of Oz for their first weekend of Summer Youth Theatre (SYT) performances. Since 1973, the Lawrence Arts Center’s SYT program has been …
—Junior—
Are The Grammys Rigged?: About The Project
In the Spring of 2024, I took a data storytelling class where we were tasked to gather data and create a story from it. The project had a second part where we were tasked to write an analysis of our project. …
Are The Grammys Rigged?
An analysis of the winners and nominees from the past two years In the Spring of 2024, I took a data storytelling class where we were tasked to gather data and create a story from it. This story is meant to …
TV Headline Practice
In this assignment, we were tasked to create TV Headlines from articles we were provided.
Marketing Evaluation
This assignment was to look at the results of the campaigns we designed in class and determine what went wrong or was successful and what we would do differently. This assignment helped me better understand my abilities when it came to …
—Sophomore—
Carcass at the Granada: Multi-Band Metal Showcase
This assignment was meant to give us practice in covering an event. I enjoyed this assignment and experienced what it's like to report on a concert. This assignment allowed me to attend my first metal concert and I was able to …
1 of 52: Attending the Berklee College of Music
Attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA is a goal of many young musicians, but with an acceptance rate of 52%, it can seem out of reach. Lawrence native, Ellie LeBar is one of the few people that are …
The Struggle of Eating Out With Celiac Disease
As science has evolved there are more and more explanations for why our bodies react in a certain way to certain foods. A study from the National Library of Medicine reported that out of 40,443 adults in the U.S., 10.8% had …
Citizens Express Displeasure at City Commission Meeting
Tensions were rising during the Lawrence City Commission meeting on February 7th. Many citizens were upset with how the city is handling the issue of homelessness in the community. One such citizen is Jenn Wolsey, former homeless programs coordinator, who stepped …
Backgrounder Practice *fictional people and company*
Backgrounder FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 22, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATIONJane DoePublic Relations Director(123)456-7890janedoe@BigTimeRice.com Big Time Rice Big Time Rice sells top-quality rice bowls and other Polynesian-American cuisines. The franchise has around 5,000 locations with 10% being located internationally. Big Time Rice was …
Strategic Research Document Practice
Client & Industry Loom Footwear is a sustainable footwear company. Located in Los Angeles, California it aims to make the best, all-terrain footwear. According to the company website, Loom specializes in waterproof sneakers that are comfortable and reliable. A PRNewswire press …
Politician Maya Rupert speaks on current political climate
Maya Rupert held a discussion with Gerald F. Seib on whether or not Democrats can prevent a tidal wave in this next election that was available to the public. She focused on how the political world has been changing over the …
Personality Profile: Ellie LeBar
Humming can be heard from behind a closed door where musician Ellie LeBar sits writing a new piece. She looks peaceful in her element: this is her happy place. Ellie has had a long-standing dream to share her music and is …
Analysis Memo
The primary audience of a news release are reporters and professional companies. The purpose is to relay important information in a concise report that reporters can pull from for articles. News releases have to be short, and a weakness that can …
Summarizing
“Ubilicaria: the Belly-Button of the World” Summary It takes many different organisms working together to create an ecosystem. A perfect example of this is the Ubilicaria lichen. “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Kimmer covers many things such as Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, …
Inverted Pyramid
On September 10th, Junior and Senior University of Kansas history students won the national Collegiate History in Action award at the Watkins Museum. The award, which is only given to one college or university a year, was granted at the annual …
Email Writing
Email 1: Headlining Local Music Festival Hello Ms. Featherstone, We at the LFK Local Music Festival would love to offer you a headliner position for this year's June festival. We have showcased both local and midwestern musicians at our festival every …
Person Description
Harry Styles is a British actor and musician with a quirky personality. At concerts, he tells bad jokes to his fans and hops around the stage like a rabbit. Many appreciate how he stands up for minorities and speaks out against …
FAQ
Lawrence Humane Society FAQ Many animals are abused or left abandoned and end up in shelters needing good homes. Adoption is a way for animals to find their forever home but it can be a huge commitment. 1. What does the …
Event Memo
Venue for the holiday party Good morning Ms. Robinson, I looked into the venues we are considering for the upcoming holiday party. Between Ferns & Flowers Banquet Hall, Chateau Bleu and the Classic Ballroom in the downtown Loews hotel, I believe …