KU says alleged rape not university liability in suit
Kansas University responds to a former student’s lawsuit claiming a football player raped her at Jayhawker Towers. KU argues the incident is tragic but not Title IX liable, noting no prior allegations and stating it investigated, provided an escort, and expelled the assailant.
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AIDS Memorial Quilt tribute recalls Kenny Comstock’s life
Kenny Comstock, 26 in 1988, was a dancer with Gus Giordano and the Joffrey Ballet, loved modern and jazz, and died of AIDS related pneumonia. His sister Laurie, KU Endowment official, recalls a close family that avoided AIDS stigma as Kenny’s story joins the AIDS Memorial Quilt, now honoring over 94,000 individuals in a 54 ton tapestry.
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Lawrence plans 250 projects totaling 318 million over five years
Lawrence leaders outline a five year capital improvement plan funding more than 250 projects and purchases totaling 318 million. The draft plan covers projects over 75 000 and runs from January 1 2017 through 2021 with annual tweaks during the budget cycle. The transit system seeks 7.5 million in five years for a central hub buses shelters and benches with a 4 million local share if a federal grant covers KU campus improvements.
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Mostly cloudy Crave joins social media push
A brief note invites readers to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for Crave updates and local coverage. The post highlights social media presence as a way to engage with the publication’s food and lifestyle content.
Kansas lawmakers pause on school funding fix for now
Legislators return to the Statehouse for sine die closing as they delay addressing the Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education funding. Senate President Susan Wagle said attorneys lack time to review the decision, which requires a new funding plan by June 30 to distribute funds equitably to 286 districts. Public schools are advised to prepare contingency plans for a possible July 1 shutdown.
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Lawrence district plans for shutdown if court orders July 1
Lawrence school district leaders say they could keep operations for only one more month if the Kansas Supreme Court orders a shutdown on July 1. Superintendent Rick Doll warns that without the ability to write checks or pool reserves, the district cannot start school in August.
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