Chickens art project sparks debate in Lawrence
Artist Amber Hansen a KU lecturer unveils a mobile chicken coop with five live birds across Lawrence to provoke thought on food origins and urban detachment. The project culminates in a publicly invited slaughter and potluck dinner prompting animal rights protests and dialogue about everyday meat production.
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Lawrence district splits on bond to keep all 14 elementary schools open
A working group advising on consolidating Lawrence elementary schools remains split. Half its members favor a bond to keep all 14 schools open, fund deferred maintenance, remove portable classrooms and allow full day kindergarten, while the rest seek other options. The panel was asked to cut six schools to three or four within two years, with a deadline at week's end.
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Parents urged to keep eye on kids Facebook use
South west Middle School resource officer Jay Bialek hears daily reports of online bullying as Facebook activity seeps into the school day. He urges parents to set clear guidelines and monitor teen activity, noting education starts at home despite Facebooks age rule and heavy teen use.
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KU faces dual paths after NCI decision on cancer center
Kansas University pursues National Cancer Institute designation with hopes of extra federal research dollars and high paying jobs. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little remains confident, while Roy Jensen and Raymond Perez stress ongoing work once designation is achieved.
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