20 Inquiring Minds

26 The Good Fight

30 Strength of Character

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 big-band border showdown, a special delivery at KU Hospital and Aaron Rodgers in the 'house.

10 Hilltopics
News and notes: First Foundation Professors hired; workgroup reviews social media policy.

16 Sports
Men begin quest for fourth NCAA title; hurdler Michael Stigler eyes outdoor championship.

34 Decade of Dominace
A tribute to KU's 10 consecutive Big 12 titles

36 Association News
Evenings with Naismith highlight Association's partnership with academic units.

40 Class Notes
Profiles of a snack food entrepreneur, a teahouse knitter, a rock star manager an more

60 In Memory
Deaths in the KU family

64 Rock Chalk Review
Statehouse copper becomes Kansas keepsakes; Henry Fitch recalled in Tracks and Shadows.

68 Glorious to View
Scene on campus