Buyer’s remorse in Kansas after 2011 budget battle
Chapman Rockaway, political science associate at Fort Hays State University, notes Kansans may feel buyer’s remorse toward their 2010 elected legislature after a tight budget fight. The piece contrasts cuts to K 12 and a $50 million surplus with KPERS shortfall concerns, Obama’s era politics, and potential voting consequences in 2012.
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Garden City High School Hall of Fame honors two alumni
Garden City Fire Chief Allen Shelton and University of Washington medicine professor Michael Linenberger were inducted into the GCHS Hall of Fame at a ceremony. Shelton spoke of his lifelong goal to be a firefighter while Linenberger reflected on an early hospital volunteer role that sparked his medical career. The event highlighted educators’ impact and the district’s role in preparing students for real-world careers, underscoring hard work and dedication as paths to helping others.
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Garden City Hall of Fame members praised online remarks
Online readers salute Allen Shelton and Michael Linenberger in response to Garden City High School Hall of Fame story. Reactions highlight Shelton the fire chief and Linenberger a UW medicine professor discussing obesity prevention quotes. Kyla Renfro named wellness director for Garden City Recreation Commission with goals noted.
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David Crockett and the myth of American frontier heroism
Stanley Crouch reviews Michael Wallis new biography David Crockett The Lion of the West noting Wallis contrasts Crockett with Disney s rosy portrayal He argues Crockett was a skilled marksman tactician and politician a folk hero who helped shape American authenticity while opposing some Jacksonian policies The piece reflects on fame myth versus historical fact and the frontier democracy ethos
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Grammy debacle sparks activist notes from Latino jazz veterans
Musicians John Santos Bobby Sanabria and Carlos Santana challenge Grammys after Neil Portnow scrapped 31 categories including Latin Jazz. They urge inclusion and warn of eroding American music diversity. A May news conference at Nuyorican Poets Cafe will feature outspoken artists. Maria Hinojosa of NPR Latno USA comments.
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