Academic nudge at Kansas University faces student retention challenge
An editorial argues KU adopts a computer flagging system to identify struggling students in large classes. Faculty trigger flags for missed work or classes, triggering calls from the advising office to connect students with tutoring and writing labs. The piece notes mixed reactions but endorses that contact can boost retention and graduation efforts.
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Old Santa Fe Trail Road Plan Fails to Agree
In a four hour session the Old Santa Fe Trail association delegates from Osage City to Lawrence and county officials from Douglas and Shawnee counties could not decide on the Lawrence Topeka branch of the Pan America highway. They failed to reach a route consensus and drafted a resolution deferring action to the county commissioners.
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Moderate voices in Egypt weigh in on elections
In Egypt the first free parliamentary elections have given Islamists about 70 percent of seats in the first round, with 20 percent to Salafis. The result raises alarm about the country’s democratic trajectory while many unknowns remain as voting continues through March.
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Egypt Islamists gain ground in parliament and beyond
Trudy Rubin analyzes the Nour Salafi party’s strong parliamentary showing in Egypt, noting calls for sharia aligned laws, restrictions on women, and censorship while highlighting the Brotherhood's moderating influence. She cautions on tourism impact, warns liberals to unite, and reports on local voter attitudes and a Salafi candidate’s defeat in Alexandria.
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Voters weigh personal flaws and politics in adultery debate
Cal Thomas argues Americans struggle with morality and politics as affairs redefine the presidential standard. He questions whether a candidate's private misconduct should disqualify them, urging voters to balance ideals with pragmatic governance.
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Public Forum Letter on KU football coaching and editor role
Howard Lynch of Lawrence criticizes Journal-World sports coverage and editor Tom Keegan for promoting coach Leach to KU. He argues Gill deserved more time, cites Lou Holtz on tenure, and urges fair, accountable commentary in letters to the editor. Letters must include name address and phone number and may be submitted by mail or email.
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