Egyptians in Lawrence seek change amid concern over Egypt protests
Aliaa El Kalyoubi, a Kansas University freshman from Egypt, joins a community of students from Egypt as protests against President Mubarak unfold in Cairo. Despite pride in the youth movement, fears for family and country’s safety color their view as they watch events from abroad.
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Lawrence approves 1.2 million design for library expansion
Lawrence commissioners unanimously approved a 1.2 million contract to design a 19 million library expansion with parking at Seventh and Vermont. The plan may add optional features and extras beyond the voter approved project, Gould Evans Architects to include design options.
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Budget cuts advance. education critics fear harm statewide
TOPERA House Republicans pushed a budget cut bill defended as responsible while Democrats warn it will hurt public schools and endanger life-saving research at Kansas University and other higher education institutions. The plan includes reducing base state aid to schools and a 7.5 percent pay cut for high wage state employees, affecting about 1,500 in higher education. Speaker Mike O Neal calls it a responsible budget with a positive ending balance for this fiscal year.
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Dancing flash mob lights up KU Missouri game
About 150 KU students in red Buddy System shirts broke into a synchronized dance during a first half timeout at Allen Fieldhouse. Rehearsed in two sessions, the crowd cheered as coordinator Cathy Jarzemkoski and Frank DeSalvo praised the spontaneous turnout of non-athlete participants for a nationally televised moment.
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