Kids chase gadgets fuel back to school costs
The piece tracks trend among elementary and middle school students embracing iPods, iPads, and cell phones. Jennifer Pyle favors the Shuffle over the Nano while Yusefa Carmack’s family opts for cheaper packs for younger children. Amanda Simpson upgrades to a Motorola RAZR amid strong texting culture. Kennedy Sullivan, eight, wants a phone as babysitters text, highlighting early gadget mania.
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Kids debate safe phone use and school fashion trends
A feature on whether children should have cell phones, parental views, and trends in youth gear. The piece notes calls for safety versus freedom, with quotes on usage expectations and brand outfits. It discusses Crocs for elementary, Converse and Lacoste for teens, Livestrong bracelets, high tech water bottles, and gaming devices like Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
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At Home Vacation guide urges rest over travel
A humorous essay extols the AHV, a stay-at-home vacation. It advises sauntering in the yard, skipping tasks, savoring money saved, and enjoying simple pleasures. Readers are urged to read, relax, and prepare for the return to work after a week with no big plans.
Spencer Museum of Art plans renovations and space expansion
The Spencer Museum of Art toggles 5 percent of its collection for display as renovations begin. Hard y envisions future space additions tied to KU First Invest in Excellence funds slated for 2004 but not collected. Aimed at refreshing Renaissance and Medieval galleries, the plan emphasizes change while preserving tradition with student proposals this summer.
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