22 Constant Messaging

28 Return of the Native Son

34 Way to Go, Kiddo!

2 Lift the Chorus
Letters from readers

5 First Word
The editor's turn

6 On the Boulevard
KU & Alumni Association events

8 Jayhawk Walk
A trivial pursuit, a big dig, a bee bug-out and more

10 Hilltopics
News and notes: Hall Center lectures, Goldwater winners and more

16 Sports
Aqib Talib leads football’s rejuvenated defense; senior Emily Brown is a volleyball hit.

42 Association News
Chapter leaders win first Wintermote awards; Internet and marketing efforts get new direction

48 Class Notes
Profiles of an NFL coach, a classical composer, a Kansas memoirist and more

64 In Memory
Deaths in the KU family

68 Rock Chalk Review
University Theatre produces a summer smash; Engineering finds a new use for old grease.

72 Oread Encore
Banner years