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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2009
Page
1
North Carolina led early and never trailed as the Tar Heels defeated Michigan State 89 72 to claim the program’s fifth national championship. Ray Williams earned his second title as head coach.
Luigi Alfonsi, 22, a student at the University of L'Aquila, recalls escaping with others through a stairwell hole as floors gave way. The 6.3 magnitude earthquake killed more than 150 people. This report appears on page 7A.
Coming Wednesday readers receive complete coverage of today’s school board and City Commission races. The edition highlights key candidates, major issues, and voting implications with detailed analysis and results expectations.
The Journal World and 6News examine southern Lawrence between Holcom Park and 23rd Street, noting it houses nearly a quarter of reported child sexual assaults from 2004 to 2008. Experts say numbers reflect reporting patterns more than simple risk factors, with psychologist Yolanda Jackson stressing it's a reporting issue.
Polls open 7 am to 7 pm as Lawrence residents choose three of eight city commissioners and three of seven school board candidates. Incumbent Mike Amyx leads mayoral field alongside eight contenders. school board hopefuls include Mark Bradford and Bob Byers. Advance voting totals and mail ballots noted. turnout uncertain.
A Kansas group hosts a 7 pm program at the Kansas Union Hawk's Nest to examine alcohol related fatalities among students. The event features a film on Samantha Spady and a panel including KU officials Mason Tvert and others to spark community action.
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