Editorials Welcome Back to KU Relays Downtown
The KU Relays will move two signature events to downtown Lawrence on April 17 and 18. Shot put returns to Eighth Street with 10 world-class throwers and an entertainment zone, while the women's long jump will be on West Eighth Street with top jumpers and similar spectator amenities. Ex KU NCAA indoor champion Andrea Geubelle is expected to appear. Street closures will be needed for setup, but the events draw large crowds and strong city support. The piece frames the event as a valued KU Lawrence collaboration and hopes the tradition continues even after track facilities move west.
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Kansas University Wind Ensemble Shines at Carnegie Hall
The KU Wind Ensemble gave a stellar March 26 Carnegie Hall premiere of Mohammed Farouz new work In the Shadow of No Towers inspired by 9 11 New York reviewers called them one of Americas most esteemed concert bands and a jewel among wasteland of student recitals The performance highlighted KU and Kansas prestige and local student talent in Lawrence
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The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words and public interest. The paper may edit content without changing viewpoints and requires the writer's name address and telephone number. Submissions accepted by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters@ljworld.com.
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Contractors Dominate War Spending With Billions Lost
Trudy Rubin warns that private civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan pocketed tens of billions while waste and fraud drained funds. She highlights SIGIR findings that at least 8 to 60 billion spent on reconstruction was wasted, and notes KBR Halliburton ties and whistleblower penalties. The piece argues systemic flaws in oversight, coordination, and local consultation threaten future nation building.
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Lawrence High debating trip to Ottawa and Panama canal debate
The Lawrence High School debating team will travel to Lola on May 2 to debate whether fortifying or neutralizing the Panama Canal is preferable. On May 16 they will visit Ottawa to argue the same point with Ottawa boys, as compiled by Sarah St. John Readmore.
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Ben Carson defies liberal line on government aid
Cal Thomas notes Ben Carson, Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, argues that government dependence harms the poor. Carson, cited by critics as not black enough for opposing big government, defends discussing facts over ideology. The piece contrasts anti poverty measures with rising SNAP enrollment and calls Carson a potential role model while noting attacks over other views.
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