KU Freshmen Sample KU Color Snow Cones During Hawk Week
Kansas University freshmen Spoorthi Tammareddi and Harlen Rana from Overland Park enjoy KU color snow cones at Hawk Week. The Beach n Boulevard event on Jayhawk Boulevard drew students while KU clubs recruit. Classes begin Thursday.
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ACT scores rise as class of 2006 shows gains
The Associated Press reports the class of 2006 posted the largest ACT score increase in 20 years and achieved the highest composite scores since 1991. Average scores climbed to 21.1 from 20.9, with gains across boys, girls, and all racial groups.
Price tag climbs on U.S. 59 freeway in Douglas County
Kansas DOT rep Joe Blubaugh says costs for the Douglas County section rose from 101.7 million to 136.9 million while Ottawa to Douglas County line work dropped to 98.1 million. Total project now estimated at 235 million with completion targeted for 2011. Construction starts in Franklin County as right of way appraisals occur.
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Final work at Junction to finish four way stop
Kansas Department of Transportation says workers return today to Baldwin Junction to apply final striping and install permanent posts at the U S highways 59 and 56 intersection. The site has recorded three fatal collisions this year at the junction.
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ACT test highlights Kansas 2006 state results
In Kansas about 23 000 students took the ACT in 2006 and the average composite rose to 21 8 from 21 the prior year. About 1 in 6000 graduates who took the ACT scored 36. The test covers English math reading science and optional writing with 215 questions total.
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English official language push in Kansas races
Kansas Governor candidate Jim Barnett backs making English the official language, with incumbent Kathleen Sebelius also signaling support. A Hispanic advocates’ view questions the move as political rhetoric and potentially harmful, citing immigrants learning English quickly and the essential role of English for immigrant success.
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Back-to-College Spending Surges Beyond Back-to-School
Article notes that spending for college preparations now outpaces typical back-to-school costs, reflecting higher prices for dorm furnishings, supplies, and related items as students prepare for the semester. Local retailers report rising demand and prices in several categories.
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