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NEWS: More than 5,000 students have signed up for KU's text message emergency alert system, expected to be done by fall. Page 6
WEEKLY SUMMER EDITION | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007 VOL.117 ISSUE 153
Countdown to Wakarusa
INJURY REPORT
Guard Brandon Rush returns for his junior season after tearing the ACL in his right knee. His surgery last week was deemed a success. PAGE15
REPLAY HONORED
Lawrence's own Replay Lounge was named one of America's best bars by Esquire magazine. Find out why the bar was chosen. PAGE7
ADVENTUROUS WRITING
FIND SUMMER FUN
CLASSIFIEDS 10 | CROSSWORD 12 | OPINION 5
SPORTS 16 | SUDOKU 12 | WEATHER 2
Topeka senior finds creativity in real-life situations to produce fantasy fiction including tales about alien invasions.
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Just because all your friends aren't in town doesn't mean you can't still have a good time. Check out this weekend's events in the area. » PAGE 2
Area's biggest music festival opens tomorrow
The Kansan goes behind the scenes with Assembly of Dust as the band prepares for a two shows at the Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival. Visit kansan.com throughout the weekend for updates on the band and the Wakarusa festival. Preview on pages 8-9.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY RON RANERE
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