Youths use Dog Days program to stay in shape
Lawrence youths attend the Dog Days morning and evening sessions to improve fitness alongside adult athletes in football, cheer, volleyball, cross country, and track. Participants range from ages 3 days to 12, with many from Berryton traveling for the workouts. The article notes the program’s community value and mentions the upcoming Red Dog Run benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence.
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Summer Fitness Habits From Area Middle Schoolers
Seventh grader Kyle Rainey of West Junior High lifts weights at home and runs, also visits Dog Days about twice weekly. Eighth grader Simon Fangman of South Junior High plays football and jogs three to four miles every other day. Eighth grader Michael Penny of SJHS plays baseball basketball and football and lifts weights twice weekly.
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Disney buys Club Penguin to reach younger users
Disney announced the acquisition of Club Penguin, a children’s virtual world with 12 million users, valued up to 700 million dollars. The site requires parental permission and has no advertising, though child advocates question whether Disney will prioritize consumer profits over safety. Disney plans no ads on Club Penguin and offers premium memberships at 5.95 monthly or 57.95 yearly.
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Final Double Take column offers lessons on growing up
John Murray reflects on writing growth and life lessons in his departing Double Take column. He credits the Lawrence Journal-World and Dr Wes Crenshaw for support, thanks readers and friends, and shares guidance for high schoolers about daily focus and discovering their four aces. The piece notes an annual break and next week’s return with Julia Davidson.
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Crowded dorms rise as norm in colleges nationwide
In a shift from single or double rooms to shared spaces, colleges face overcrowding as enrollments rebound to 1980 levels. Leah Sage’s experiences at Quinnipiac University and Emerson College illustrate the trend, with five roommates or hotel dorms, prompting housing chiefs to shuffle students into creative living setups. ND Dunkel advises early housing applications to secure space amid spikes driven by population growth and sports-driven demand.
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