Cooperative living builds community at KU
Kansas University student Noah Compo lives alone but finds a social network in Lawrence’s new cooperative housing on Indiana Street near Tenth and Elev enth. The two houses share common spaces and meals while residents maintain individual apartments. The co-ops are owned by the National Association of Student Cooperatives and managed by UKSHA, with four Lawrence houses housing more than 70 residents.
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Celebrating 93 Years Since 19th Amendment Passes
A Lawrence gathering in South Park marked the 93rd anniversary of women’s suffrage with song and speeches. Speakers highlighted voting rights issues, including New proof of citizenship rules affecting about 14,000 voter registrations. The event featured a dramatic reading of the Seneca Falls Convention and remarks by League of Women Voters leaders and State Sen Marci Francis.
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Obama higher ed reform under scrutiny by KU expert
A Kansas University professor and national expert on college affordability questions President Obama's higher education reform plan. William Elliott III says current loan and grant focus is weak and advocates birth to college education accounts funded federally for disadvantaged families. He notes 529 plans reach few low income families and urges Pell Grants be front loaded while a new college rating system links aid to graduation rates earnings and other metrics.
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