Former professor collects banana memorabilia for decades
Charles Stansifer, a former Kansas University history professor, has spent nearly half a century amassing banana themed items. His basement shelves hold more than 1,000 pieces of banana-bilia, a quirky personal collection showcased on page 3A.
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Prep standout commits to KU Jayhawk guard McLemore from St Louis
Six foot five senior guard Brian McLemore of St Louis announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday, choosing the Jayhawks over Missouri in a major high school basketball recruiting flip.
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Volunteers Needed for Outdoor Sporting Events
Local readers are invited to help at a range of athletic events from a free throw contest to the Kansas Relays. Volunteers can choose tasks and shifts across outdoor venues, supporting event operations and participant experiences. Page 4A.
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Southwest planes show more cracks after near miss
Southwest Airlines reports three more aircraft with small cracks similar to those linked to a weekend emergency landing. Mike Van de Ven says prior inspections complied with FAA and Boeing guidelines as inspectors probe the extent of the issue.
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Butler or Connecticut Set To Face Off In NCAA Title
Tuesday showdown pits Butler and Connecticut for the NCAA basketball championship. Analysts expect a tightly contested final with both programs seeking their first national title crown.
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Great blue herons roost in Shawnee park rookery
Shawnee resident and naturalists report a surprising rookery in a tall sycamore in Shawnee park where five or more great blue herons nest among hulking nests. The birds, a symbol of healthy wetlands, often hunt alone but nest in groups and alert others to predators.
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Smoking ban lessons from Kansas leadership study
Kansas Leadership Center uses the 2004 Lawrence smoking ban debate as a teaching tool. Ed O’Malley notes the case studies show how real Kansans face leadership dilemmas and decisions. The Wichita nonprofit researched communities like Salina Dodge City and Greeley County to reveal who sat at the table and how choices were made.
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Hot dogs found healthier than rotisserie chicken in HCA study
Kansas State University researchers led by J Scott Smith tested eight ready-to-eat meats for heterocyclic amines. Pepperoni showed the lowest HCA level at 0.05 nanograms per gram, while hot dogs and deli meats were noted in the findings.
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