On the Street: KU Diversity Draws Townsfolk
In Lawrence residents share what KU means to them. Courtney Sutherland, a General Dynamics Information Technology employee, says KU sparks local diversity. Peter Rea, a graduate student, credits KU for his studies and affinity for college towns. Beth Zani, a KU Visitor Center staffer, notes the town’s small feel with a big university community.
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Courtney Sutherland
General Dynamics Information Technology
Lawrence
Peter Rea
University
Beth Zani
KU Vistor Center
Editor notes on 2014 election coverage and reader questions
The piece outlines key federal and state race topics for the November 4 election including jobs and economy, Obamacare, immigration, tax policy, education funding, higher education, and federal regulation. It invites readers in Douglas County to suggest additional issues or questions via email.
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U.S. Senate
U.S. House
House of Representatives
Kansas
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Local births record multiple Lawrence Tecumseh families
Stephanie and Richard Jenkins welcome a daughter in Lawrence on Thursday. Matthew and Michelle Post report a daughter in Tecumseh on Friday. Tom and Amy Knutzen announce a son in Lawrence on Saturday. Laurence Subelka and Amy Phommasane greet a daughter in Lawrence on Saturday. Ke Liu and Jun Huan's item appears incomplete.
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Stephanie
Richard Jenkins
Lawrence
Matthew and
Michelle Post
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Amy Knutzen
Laurence Subelka
Amy Phommasane
Ke Liu
Jun Huan
Correction clarifies deputy chief of mission in Tanzania
Virginia Blaser is deputy chief of mission to Tanzania. Her title was incorrect in a photo caption in Saturday's newspaper.
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Virginia Blaser
Tanzania
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