Washburn sculpture debate prompts school access ban
An editorial criticizes Wichita public schools for banning Washburn recruiters over a controversial campus sculpture titled Holier Than Thou. The piece, a juried art show work, has sparked debate over free speech and education, urging the district to lift the ban and preserve a marketplace of ideas for students.
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Topeka
Wichita Public
Washburn
Washburn University
Wichita
Nader strategy eyed to tilt race through debates
A Massachusetts lawmaker recalls a Kerry Weld encounter and a plan to draw Weld into debates to expose policy gaps. A later Ralph Nader phone call urged attendance at a news conference forming a Citizens Debates Commission to challenge a partisan press panel.
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Boston
Massachusetts House
Commonwealth
John Kerry
William Weld
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Weld
Ralph Nader
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Nader Debates and the Rival Commission Fallout
David Broder analyzes the push by a privately financed rival debate panel led by figures from both parties. He notes the lowered threshold of 5 percent and automatic inclusion if a poll shows 50 percent favor. Broder argues Bush benefits from more debates or Naders presence, while Nader could shape the race by challenging major party debates and aligning with disillusioned conservatives.
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Patrick Buchanan
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al Gore
George Bush
Bush
Kerry
Bill McInturff
Atlantic
Pacific
Washington
Ralph Nader
Weld
Debate Commission
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Tean AGC in 1964
Ross Beach a Hays businessman and president of Kansas Natural Gas Inc announced purchase of controlling interest in Douglas County State Bank of Lawrence no financial figures released. The Lawrence Daily World February 26 1904 notes wheat prices high due to flour costs and a dry winter. moisture needed soon to prevent losses. The university athletic board approved the baseball schedule submitted by manager Plank with several good games and a long trip ahead.
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Hays
Kansas Natural Gas Inc
Douglas County State Bank of
Lawrence
Lawrence Daily World
University Athletic Board
Plank
Public Forum letter on prejudice and teen sexuality
M Lindeman's comment on gay marriage sparks reader responses. Chris Gladfelter and Debra Wilson challenge bigotry and call for civil rights and responsible education. The letters criticize societal messages about female sexuality and urge schools to promote critical thinking over sexualized portrayals.
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M. Lindeman
Chris Gladfelter
Lawrence
Local school board expands day minutes for weather loss
Letters to the editor express disappointment with Lawrence school board plans to add minutes to each day starting in March to recoup weather delays. A teacher argues for using staff development time on a later date and questions bus and educational benefits amid district budget concerns. The missive also blends critique of Kansas basketball coaching changes and team hunger.
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Lawrence School Board
Linda Williams
Lawrence
Kansas University
Kirk Hinrich
Nick Collison
Roy Williams
Bill Self
Jeff Graves
Gore vanishes after endorsement of Dean in December
In a satirical Public Forum, the writer mocks Al Gore for endorsing Howard Dean and then disappearing. The letter compares Gore to Punxsutawney Phil and jokes that Gore’s shadow hints at four more years for Bush, ending with a note on Journal-World letters policy.
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United States
al Gore
Dr. Dean
Punxsutawney Phil
Phil
George W. Bush
John Schott
Lawrence
Journal-World
West basketball team praised for Warhawk Tournament win
A Southwest Junior High parent lauds the West team for their victory in the Warhawk Tournament while criticizing the West administration for a halftime show featuring eighth and ninth grade girls in hip revealing attire during a cross-town rivalry game.
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Southwest
West
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