Kansas University weighs cost of new athletic dorm near Allen Fieldhouse
Editorial questions KU plan to spend 17.5 million for a 66‑bedroom athletic housing project funded by private funds and bonds. Regents press for full review as officials argue the on campus dorm could aid recruitment, with 32 athletes and 34 other students housed north of Oliver Hall.
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Silver lining in Kansas social media policy debate
Mike Hoeflich argues the Kansas Board of Regents acted impulsively when adopting a broad social media policy. He credits courage of KU and KSU leaders defending faculty, notes governance dialogue needs renewal, warns of chilling effects on academic freedom, and calls for consultative process to avoid future controversy.
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Public forum on aqueduct misattributes drought to nature
Duane Schrag of Abilene argues in a reprinted Lawrence Journal World editorial that the aquifer is stressed not by climate but by over-appropriation. He notes historical water rights growth since the 1940s and that current withdrawals near three times recharge, urging accountability rather than blaming nature.
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Old Hometown notes on school time and roads
Old Home Town reports school districts report no major problems from the winter daylight saving switch with six Lawrence schools showing little tardiness and parental reaction. The piece also notes the formation of an improvement league in the South Side district with 35 signers. County Superintendent C R Hawley criticizes Douglas County roads as a disgrace after a 12 mile drive from Lone Star.
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