Welcome to Lawrence New Students Energize City
The start of the fall semester brings energy to Lawrence as Kansas University, Haskell Indian Nations University, and Baker University students arrive. Parents visit, faculty return, and local businesses show student goods, highlighting the universities' vital role in the community and inviting newcomers to enjoy the year.
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Caution urged as school crossing near Riverside faces signal move
Parents at Riverside School question the North Iowa Street crossing placement after a storm sewer shift. Traffic to the industrial park raises concerns drivers may not see the signal in time. An adult crossing guard will help, but extra vigilance is advised as the new school year begins.
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Gore delivers information heavy convention speech in LA
Washington Post columnist David Broder notes Al Gore's final night acceptance speech focused on detailed policy, personal background, and future plans. He contrasts Gore's seminar style with Bush’s selective reform approach, calling the address informative, not inspirational, and highlighting Gore's calm, conversational delivery amid crowd energy.
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Lawsuit on KU tenure process criticizes collegiality at university
Raymond Pierotti and Walter Thompson of Kansas express strong views to the editor about KU governance and faculty departures. Pierotti contends provost overrode the UCPT in a tenure case, while Thompson reflects on family ties to KU and praises coach Roy Williams, framing the campus climate as affecting faculty retention.
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Gore nomination moment rocks convention amid surprise cameo
At the Los Angeles Democratic gathering Al Gore accepted the nomination with a lively speech and an unscripted moment when he invited Tipper to the podium to illustrate a new composting technique. Senator Joe Lieberman announced his exit from the ticket to pursue acting in Porky XI, complicating Gore's uphill battle in the polls.
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Making the American convention system more sensible
Dave Barry mocks the convention process with five proposals aimed at reducing redundancy and clichés. He suggests eliminating delegates, enforcing anti cliché rules, holding gatherings in Las Vegas, creating an affirmative action style celebrity supply, and requiring protesters to clearly explain their aims. He reminds readers both major parties risk losing voter respect and urges turnout.
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