Editorial on Mario Chalmers Jersey Honors at KU
The piece weighs whether Mario Chalmers deserves a retired jersey at Allen Fieldhouse, noting his pivotal 2008 title shot and contrasting recent eligibility with the original strict 1991 criteria. It argues standards should remain, despite evolving practices and recruiting motives, while congratulating Chalmers on his honor.
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Mario Chalmers
Allen Fieldhouse
Chalmers
Jayhawk
Memphis
Miami Heat
Clyde Lovellette
Danny Manning
B.H. Born
Charlie T. Black
Paul Endacott
Wilt Chamberlain
Charlie B. Black
Ray Evans
KU Athletics
Allen
Larry Brown
Roy Williams
Bill Self
al Bohl
Lew Perkins
Sheahon Zenger
University
Nice
Kan
Moral grandstanding on guns and pension funds
George Will critiques Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and liberals for divesting pension funds from gun makers while lamenting unfunded liabilities. He links divestment trends to New York and California and cautions that such ethics plays ignore practical outcomes, noting rising gun stocks and broader fossil fuel divestment rhetoric in academia. The piece argues gun rights and economic effects outpace symbolic actions.
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Washington
Chicago
New York
California
Rahm Emanuel
TD Bank
Smith & Wesson
Bank of America
Sturm, Ruger & Company
Barack Obama
Emanuel
Storm Ruger
The
Wall Street Journal
New York State
Public Pension Fund
Fund For Teachers
York Times
Calpers
South Africa
America
Wagner
Chronicle of Higher Education
U.S
Obama
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Water Works referendum ballots go to Lawrence voters
Lawrence voters will receive 3310 ballots by mail for the Water Works referendum. Each envelope includes a postal card with two propositions and the mayor’s pamphlet. Polls close February 10 and every eligible voter may vote on the measure.
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Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Water Works
City of
Lawrence
Football's funding clash shapes university leadership views
Gene A. Budig cites a dozen presidents and chancellors from major academic athletic universities who see football finances gripping campuses with slow change ahead. He notes rising coach pay, high faculty salaries, and NCAA pressure, while presidents retain limited power and must balance academics, entertainment, and donations.
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NCAA
U.S. Department of Education
National Center for Education _ Statistics
Chronicle of Higher Education
Si.com
Nick Saban
Alabama
Associated Press
Southeast
Ern Conference
Big 12
Gene A. Budig
Kansas University
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Dolph C. Simons III
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Old Home Town
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