Paterno legacy and the shadow of Sandusky scandal
Editorial weighs Joe Paterno's storied career at Penn State against the child sex abuse scandal that ended his tenure. It notes 409 wins and 47 academic All Americans, but criticizes his failure to alert police and calls for future whistleblowing by others. It reflects on how the saga may influence reporting abuse and how Penn State handled his firing.
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Gingrich surge questions Romney path to GOP nomination
George Will analyzes the South Carolina results showing Newt Gingrich leading in delegates and GOP appeal among conservatives while Mitt Romney faces questions over authenticity and a complex tax image. The piece weighs debates, values voters, and remaining nominating contests as the race widens.
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Prometheus
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
The Rise and Reach of Super PACs in Kansas Politics
Kansas University Law professor Mike Hoeflich analyzes how Citizens United unleashed super PACs at national and state levels. He notes their unlimited funding, negative ad campaigns, and potential to reshape 2012 Kansas elections, urging voters to ignore the constant political advertising.
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New Hampshire
South Carolina
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Kansas
Steve Morris
John Wratil
U.S
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Kansas University School of Law
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Social center plan for city school building
Lawrence Daily Journal World notes in 1912 that town and University of Kansas women plan a social center. They seek use of a city school building for evening meetings at the Y.M.C.A. to bridge city and university life and broaden socials beyond club or sorority circles.
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The Journal-World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Submissions may be edited without altering viewpoints and grant the paper a nonexclusive license to publish. Include name, address, and phone number. mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or email letters@ljworld.com.
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