Teasing teen pregnancy as bad idea and its costs
A columnist argues against teens having babies, citing emotional and financial costs. It notes teen brain development, instability in homes, and the likelihood of delaying adulthood. It praises cautious parenting and urges delaying pregnancy until maturity.
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Retro halftime debate and Rolling Stones over Janet Jackson
A columnist argues the 1960s retro trend is waning as the NFL plans the Super Bowl halftime with the Rolling Stones. He questions age and relevance, suggests younger acts, and muses on Janet Jackson’s mother as a compromise, citing cultural shifts and past controversy.
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In The Halls e by Robert Riley Nomination Sparks Music Hall Debate
Students discuss who should join a music hall of fame. Cali Brasseur of WJHS praises Adrian for flute devotion while another student argues 50 Cent belongs in the rap hall of fame for his success.
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Foster to receive prestigious honor for lifetime band work
KU band director Robert Foster is to be inducted into the Troy State Hall of Fame at age 65 plus, honoring a career that expanded KU bands from about 200 to over 500 students. He led ensembles to six NAfME conventions and earned the 1989 Sadler Trophy for marching bands. He remains active teaching brass, coordinating student teaching, and conducting the Lawrence City Band.
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Bear Hawk Cohen cancels Lawrence Library appearance
Ken Bear Hawk Cohen author of Honoring the Medicine cancels his 7 p m Wednesday Lawrence Public Library talk. Cohen is a student of indigenous medicine health educator and traditional healer who works with tribal elders blessings.
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Lawrence Public Library
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Kansas Voices Contest for Writers Begins
Adults and youths are invited to enter the 17th annual Kansas Voices Contest for Writers. The deadline is March 15. Prizes: $275 for best poem and best short story in the adult division. $75 for poetry and short story in the youth division. Youth contestants must be under 18 or in high school. Details at winfieldarts.com/events.htm.
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