Aldrich Earns Academic All American of the Year Honor
Cole Aldrich of Kansas earns ESPN The Magazine Academic All American of the Year and first team honors from CoSIDA, joining Notre Dame Columbia Butler and LaSalle peers. The announcement came as KU clinched another Big 12 title with Sherron Collins becoming the winningest four year KU player. Aldrich posted a 4.0 fall GPA and aims to finish his degree even as NBA prospects loom.
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Kansas towns join forces to boost regional development
Aisszenes Topeka and Manhattan, three Interstate 70 communities with state supported universities, plan a combined economic development effort. By pooling marketing clout they aim to attract bioscience firms to Manhattan and advance National Cancer Center status for KU Medical Center. Lawrence, Topeka and Manhattan seek shared growth beyond local markets.
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Sanctions may buy time as Iran dispute grimly drags on
Trudy Rubin argues that while engagement with Iran failed to yield a response from Ayatollah Khamenei, harsher international sanctions offer a longer pause to curb Tehran's nuclear program. She notes internal splits, the Revolutionary Guards’ hold on power, and the risk of military action.
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Jayhawks a bright spot in a cold, ugly winter
In a gloomier February 2010 Kansas outlook, local politics and economy lag, but KU basketball, ranked No 1 for three weeks, brings cheer. Professor Mike Hoeflich notes Bill Self and the team lift spirits at Allen Fieldhouse as Lawrence and the region endure harsh weather.
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Public Forum Opposes Hillcrest School Closures
Juli Warren-Ward of Lawrence argues against closing Hillcrest pointing to a high share of English language learners and families on free or reduced lunch. She cites impact on vulnerable students, neighborhood ripple effects, and the school’s diverse international community.
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Letters to editor urge action after violent incidents and death penalty debate
A reader from Lawrence decries a wave of crime including arson with victims inside the home and a hijacking, notes a meth raid locally, and questions Kansas lawmakers 20 20 on repealing the death penalty. He calls for renewed moral and public accountability, urges dignity, and outlines submission basics for Letters to the Journal World.
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