Campus Protests Continue At Kansas University Demand Action
About 100 student protesters marched to the chancellor s office at Kansas University to press for faster action on diversity issues. Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk organized a noon protest at Wescoe Beach, barging into classrooms and offices before gathering at Strong Hall. After a sit down meeting with interim provost Sara Rosen and other administrators, the group dispersed as Rosen promised action and a release from her office.
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Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk Protest Spreads Across KU Halls
A student group called Rock Chalk Invisible Hawk led a protest on Kansas University campus with protesters entering classrooms in Twente Blake and Fraser halls. Posts on social media describe demands for allyship and address concerns over diversity inclusion and alleged racism at the university.
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Kansas University Senate Chief of Staff Talks with President
Adam Moon Chief of Staff and Jessie Pringle Student Body President spoke before Wednesday's senate meeting in Alderson Auditorium Kansas Union. The brief exchange highlighted upcoming agenda items and the administration's priorities for the semester.
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Impeachment talk delayed by Kansas University senate
The Kansas University Student Senate did not discuss impeachment for top leaders at its Wednesday meeting. It approved legislation aimed at improving campus inclusion. Senator Harrison Baker said discussion of impeachment for Student Body President Jessie Pringle and Vice President Zach Please see DELAYED, page 8A.
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Partly cloudy forecast for today high near 63
Partly cloudy conditions expected today with the high around 63 degrees. The outlook calls for light winds and no precipitation, helping outdoor plans. Page 8A provides the regional forecast and any hour by hour changes.
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Missing mom fled to Europe to avoid custody
A Lawrence woman faced federal charges after fleeing to Europe to avoid losing custody of her two daughters. The case was heard in court Wednesday, detailing alleged abduction and interstate custody interference.
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Kansas Court of Appeals hears abortion rights case en banc
Abortion rights advocates urge the Kansas Court of Appeals to recognize a privacy right in the state constitution similar to the federal right to abortion. State and anti abortion groups counter that Kansas constitution provides no such right. The historic en banc hearing marks a rare session since the 1980s and looms over 2016 retention elections for six judges. The case centers on Senate Bill 95 banning dilation and evacuation procedures in the second trimester, labeled dismemberment abortion by opponents.
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Greyhound riders seek shelter at local social service agency
At a Van Go center in Lawrence people arriving for Greyhound buses asked for a place to rest, use a phone, and find restrooms while waiting for transport. The nonprofit reported confusion over the bus stop location listed as Seventh and New Jersey streets, prompting concern from Van Go's Lynne Green.
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