Private colleges in Kansas show big economic and educational impact
A study released this month by the Kansas Independent College Association highlights 18 small private colleges including Baker University in Baldwin City. It finds the schools contribute more than 980 million dollars to Kansas’ economy and supply a significant share of teachers and nurses.
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Foley place chosen for Country Club site
Lawrence Daily Journal World reports stockholders favored the Foley place after a committee review. The Foley site, located at the west end of Elliott Street about three-quarters of a mile from the Indiana car line, was preferred over the Gwin place despite initial options. The lay of the land and proximity to transport weighed in the decision.
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Facebook politics tears apart long friendship in Gaza era
Tal Abbady recalls a close Muslim friend who unfriended him after a Gaza war post, and how political divides on Facebook ended a years long bond. He notes a Colorado study on polarizing posts and reflects on the lure of agreeing feeds over diverse views, ending with a resigned metaphor about unfriending.
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Cyclist Cal Melick Remembered By Community
Leonard Krishtalka voices a tribute to Cal Melick a dedicated road cyclist who died after a head on collision with a truck on Douglas County 458. Melick rode solo most days joining small groups for special rides and was known for his road bike philosophy and Kansas landscape obsessions. He regularly participated in Cottonwood 200 the Lizard ride and Octoginta with the Lawrence Bike Club.
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Public Forum on Tax Benefit For Police Facility
Letter from Michelle Derusseau of Lawrence argues a two tenths of one percent police facility sales tax shares cost among visitors and residents. She highlights sunsetting in nine years or debt paid, tax dedicated to police needs, and broader safety gains for KU students and Lawrence visitors alike.
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