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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2014
Page
1
Larrian Kendricks a Parsons senior majoring in Communication looks ahead to graduating and meeting new people while noting concerns about finals week. He says KU is very liberal and allows him to be himself, reflecting on the campus atmosphere and student life.
William Elliott of Topeka, a freshman majoring in Industrial Design, looks forward to a good time and a solid education. He recalls initial nerves about riding a unicycle in public, now considered normal, while noting anxiety about English class and the professor's warning that many may fail despite potential for a C if tasks are completed.
Mike Yoder profiles Jordan Stofer and Jessica Thompson, freshmen at Kansas, outlining their majors and ambitions. Stofer aims to grow personally, while Thompson looks forward to joining clubs and meeting peers. Both note concerns about homework and adjusting to college life.
Simcro Ltd. of New Zealand will base its North American operations in Lawrence, leasing three years in the Bioscience and Technology Business Center on KU West Campus. The company foresees rapid expansion though details on jobs are not specified, with initial staff around three executives.
City Hall continues evaluating a downtown or alternative site for a conference center. Voters seeking details before November sales tax vote to fund a new police headquarters may find limited information on the proposal. See STUDY, page 2A.
A fire at the Sigma Chi fraternity on Tennessee Street caused a large commotion Tuesday morning but no injuries were reported. The historic house houses 74 residents and firefighters controlled the blaze without casualties.
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