Colleges tighten rules on faculty student relations
Editorials note a growing trend of universities setting standards on sexual liaisons between faculty and undergraduates. William and Mary, Stanford, Ohio Wesleyan, and Kansas University are cited with bans or strict supervisory rules, while critics argue enforcement remains difficult and hypocrisy persists among institutions and individuals.
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Virginia
College of William and Mary
Stanford University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Kansas University
Laraine T. Zappert
Stanford
Zappert
JoURNal-World Editorial Policy Remains Firm
The JoURNal-World reaffirms its commitment to accurate and fair reporting, separating news from opinion. It pledges to safeguard citizens regardless of race or income and to expose dishonesty in public affairs while supporting community improvement projects.
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Journal-World
Lowe
Malika Lyon
Lawrence
Ijworld.com
What a racist looks like Trent Lott shows
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that racism often wears a ordinary face, citing Trent Lott and public defense. He contends evidence of prejudice is present in Lott’s past affiliations and statements, challenging readers to confront hidden bigotry.
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Senate
Trent Lott
Sen
Bill Frist
Frist
CNN
Trent
Jefferson Davis
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Strom Thurmond
Mississippi
Marvin Gaye
Editorial letters question school bond plan for 59 million
Readers debate tax impact and management of a 59 million facility improvement bond. One writer criticizes the plan and a Kansas firm’s 3.9 million role while urging local talent use. A second letter praises Jack Davidson’s stance and faults administration messaging on the bond plan and school closures.
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Overland Park
DLR Group
Lawrence
Kansas
Gary Stussie
Obscene windfall proposed for Westar chief Wittig
The editor argues that Westar's former CEO David Wittig could receive at least 13.1 million in compensation while Kansas consumers faced high utility bills. The letter estimates a 200 monthly bill, suggesting the payout could fund air conditioning for over 20,000 poor families for the hottest summer months, calling the plan obscene.
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LJW
Westar
David Wittig
Kansas
Wittig
Topeka
Doug Burger
Lawrence
Local junior high principal criticized for political pandering
Stanley Weil cites a Journal-World quote accusing a junior high principal of political pandering to a no-growth, no-tax faction while deflecting concerns over community school closures. The writer argues the principal opposes growth in older neighborhoods and panders to new growth interests.
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Journal-World
Stanley Weil
Lawrence
Old Home Town Years Ago in 1977
Lawrence reports two deaths from an early morning explosion at 741 Mass at Eighth, with $250000 in damage to a downtown building. Victims Mike Calley and Gordon Moorman, both around 30, located in rubble. Investigators suspect a natural gas issue caused the blast at about 1:20 a.m.
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Lawrence
Mike Calley
Gordon Moorman
Mass
Eighth
Massachusetts
The
Kansas Hospital Assn
Karsten “Colt” Knutson
City of Lawrence
Douglas County Juvenile Service
Bowersock
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