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NEWS / TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
FACT OF THE DAY
In Siberia in 1623, a single black fox-fur pelt could be exchanged for a cabin with 50 acres and land, five horses, ten cows and 20 sheep.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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An architect's legacy
Check out an audio slideshow of University architect Warren Corman's work.
The first detection of helium took place at KU 95 years ago today. Bailey Hall, where the discovery took place, was named a National Chemical Historical Landmark in 2000.
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What's going on?
TUESDAY
December 7
Elle Woods makes her way to Lawrence as the popular "Legally Blonde" film moves to the stage at the Lied Center. The show is from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Student tickets range from $21 to $24, available by calling 785-864-2787.
WEDNESDAY December 8
Islamic New Year
There will be a holiday art sale in the Kansas Union from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- The Department of Visual Arts clubs will hold a holiday art sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union.
THURSDAY December 9
The Chancellor's holiday reception will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Adams Alumni Center.
The Dole Institute of Politics will have its "2010 Elections Study Group with Dole Fellow Peter Fenn" from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the institute.
December 9
FRIDAY December 10
Student Union Activities will host a late-night winter bash from 9 p.m. to midnight in the ballroom of the Kansas Union.
Stop Day — no classes.
Last day of classes.
SATURDAY
December 11
The School of Engineering is having its recognition for the fall 2010 engineering graduates in Woodruff Auditorium of the Kansas Union.
SUNDAY
December 12
Student Union Activities hosts Late Night Breakfast at Mrs. E's from 10 p.m. to midnight.
KU School of Journalism graduation ceremonies will be held at 1 p.m. in Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union
MONDAY
December 13
Finals week begins.
What is on your iPod?
JARAD GOUGE
Lawrence junior
a handsy boy
in a Corner"
The Devil Wears Prada — "Gimmie Half"
The Seat Belts — "The Power of Kung Food Remix"
Explosions in the Sky — "Inside it All Feels the Same"
Pierce the Veil — "Bulletproof Love"
BY GEOFFREY CALVERT
ISRAEL MENDOZA Great Bend freshman
Imogen Heap — "Hide and Seek"
DJ Boozy Woozy — "Drunken
Man"
Katy Perry — "Teenage Dream" Mike Posner — "Gone in September"
Pussycat Dolls — "Jai Ho"
CHRIS HALL
Burlington senior
inael ambert "Cantigas de
Catherine Lambert — "Cantigas de
Lambert"
Amigo
Three 6 Mafia — “I Told 'Em'
DJ Rell & Trap-A-Holics — "3 P's"
Satie — "Relache, Act II"
B.B. King — "All Over Again"
ODD NEWS
Lottery spokesman David Workman says other winners have taken precautions, but the Flint family may be the first to arrive in lobby of the Idaho Lottery headquarters with a safe in tow.
Family hides lottery ticket in their safe
BOISE, Idaho — A family holding an Idaho Lottery ticket worth $1 million wasn't taking any chances while traveling from their home in Brigham City, Utah, to claim their winnings in Boise.
The women claimed their prize Monday.
Sisters Cindy Flint and Carol Olsen, along with their mother Donna Flint, made the nearly 300-mile trip to Idaho with their ticket locked in a fireproof safe.
Cindy Flint says she went a step further, and slept with the safe in her hotel bed.
The women bought their ticket at a store in Franklin, Idaho, near the state border of Utah.
resort over the weekend.
Santas get free ski tickets at resort
Sunday River says 250 skiers and snowboarders signed up for its 11th annual Santa Sunday event, with registration filling up in 12 minutes.
NEWRY, Maine — Hundreds of skiing Santas were dashing through the snow at a Maine ski
For the event, skiers got a free lift ticket if they came dressed as Santa and donated $10 or more to the Bethel Rotary Club's annual drive to provide gifts for the area's children in need. They also got an additional lift ticket valid through Dec. 18.
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