Board Opposes KU Housing Increases Amid Unchanged Costs
Editorial argues against a 5.1 percent rise in Kansas University housing and dining rates, led by Regent Gary Sherrer’s critique of “business as usual.” It notes KU saved $9 million in 2007 via efficiency, urges redoubling efforts, and cautions families facing higher fees to tighten budgets while officials fund operations.
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Peace comes to Hay Salaam as Sunnis and Shiites unite
Trudy Rubin reports from Hay Salaam where a Sunni minority and Shiite majority, once torn by JAM violence, see safer streets as 63 Sunni families return, guards patrol with local councils, and residents hope U.S. troops stay until a trained Iraqi force can keep order, despite graffiti and lingering mistrust.
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Russia policy needs a nuanced US approach
James Klurfeld argues Obama and Clinton must reassess US Russia policy, criticizing NATO expansion and ABM actions. He urges a pragmatic shift toward common security aims with Russia, including preventing nuclear proliferation and a Europe-Russia security framework, while avoiding partisan polarization.
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Stony Brook University
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Lawrence students praised for aid to Uganda school
A public letter from Eugene Kim of Invisible Children commends Lawrence Free State High School students Meaghan Travis and Andrew Nussbaum for leading their school's Social Awareness Club to raise funds to rebuild a Ugandan school amid a 22 year conflict. The writer urges community recognition and details submission guidelines for Letters to the Journal-World.
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Old Hometown Years Ago at University Christmas Rush
Dec 20 1908 Lawrence Daily World notes the university school did not officially end until this afternoon yet the annual Christmas exodus began last night and intensified through the day. Instructors gave quizzes to deter absences while trains were crowded with students leaving for the holidays.
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