Muslim students battle prejudice on KU campus
Kansas University student Bazigha Tufail, 20, faced taunting at a campus food court after a man muttered "Bombs away" upon seeing her headscarf. She says she has faced repeated ignorance and questions, highlighting a broader struggle described by KU's Muslim Student Association.
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Islam Awareness Week at KU Highlights Women in Islam Discussion
KU hosts Islam Awareness Week through Friday to dispel stereotypes and foster tolerance. Tonight features a women in Islam lecture in Kansas Union Parlors A B C with events like A Day in the Life of a Muslim on Friday. Student organizers Fadlullah Firman and Tufail describe shared practices and cultural understanding as goals.
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Rove Leaves Policy Role as McClellan Resigns
White House shake-up moves Karl Rove from chief policy coordinator role after just over a year and forces Scott McClellan to resign as press secretary. Officials cite Rove’s stretched duties amid homeland security, economy and national security pressures.
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Big box stores shown to boost city tax revenue
A city study finds big-box retailers like Wal-Mart add the most new tax dollars, while all housing and apartment development create costs. Commissioners debate new fees to offset deficits as revenue growth lags infrastructure needs.
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Lawrence cemetery accused of looting trust funds after delay
Kansas officials waited four years to act after owners of Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery failed to file financial disclosure forms. The owners are now accused of looting the cemetery trust funds during that period. A spokesman for Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh commented on the case.
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Professors Face State Ethics Form At KU
KU professors earning over 50000 dollars annually must complete a financial disclosure form for the state ethics commission ahead of Friday.
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