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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1994
Page
7
Inside View argues to pull reins on filibusters and curb lobbying power. It supports requiring senators to speak on the issue, imposes term limits after four terms, and calls for reduced influence by lobbyists amid ongoing legislative gridlock and NRA AA of.
Neal Shulenburger argues for a congress immune to lobby influence and campaign contributions. He warns that special interest groups pressure passaged bills through funded perks and favors. He urges reforms to ensure elected representatives reflect the will of the people, not donors.
Dianna Reid, LHS junior, says sexual harassment is very wrong and should trigger severe punishment like expulsion. Wendy Avery, LHS sophomore, agrees it is wrong but advocates helping both victims and harassers. photos by Dustin Haupt, questions by Dustin Muncy.
African American students increasingly choose HBCUs for belonging and role models. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities reports HBCU enrollments rose 4.5 percent to 164,361 in 1993. Spelman College and Howard University officials cite supportive environments and relatable mentors as key factors.
A weekend workshop at South Junior High School, sponsored by the KU Center for East Asian Studies with an $8,000 grant, gave 38 Lawrence teachers new cross cultural perspectives on Japan. The program linked Japanese culture with Native American and Latino culture, with speakers Akira and Fumiko Yamamoto Dan Wildcat and Lourdes Gouveia.
The Applied Math I class led by Bill Smith at Central Junior High tests real life math by comparing measured and computed volume. Smith brought two 3 gallon buckets and a set of rulers beakers and containers to demonstrate water measurement concepts.
Notes from Central High describe Applied Math I opening for ninth graders referred by eighth grade teachers to pursue a vocational tech pathway. Other applied math offerings exist at West Junior High and Lawrence High, while guest visitors from Hiratsuka, Japan, and Izhevsk, Russia engage with classes and library activities.
The parent liaison at East Heights School seeks to form a confidential support group for women sharing common concerns. Contact Carol Thompson, Family Resource Center, at 832-5680.
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