Branding irony surrounds Kansas athletics controversy
The Kansas University athletic department faces questions over its brand and public image amid a dispute highlighted by Attorney General Stephen Six. KU spent $650,000 defending its trademarks against Joe-College.com, even as critiques claim the department has diluted the KU brand. The piece lampoons the irony of branding within a university setting and questions the department's impact on KU's reputation.
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Absent KU Leaders Darken Big 12 Spring Meetings
Kansas University skipped its top administrators at the Big 12 spring meetings in Kansas City. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little potentially sought alumni contacts in London while no provost stood in Lawrence. Athletics chief Lew Perkins reportedly had a reason for his absence as conference futures were debated.
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Public schools bailout debate tied to unions and politics
George Will critiques a push for a $23 billion federal education bailout as states lean on borrowed funds. He notes past stimulus aid, argues spending becomes permanent, cites NEA ads, and warns against using war funding as cover for education budgets.
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Kansas University aid funds rise but fewer grants expected
Robert Billings of KU notes growing funds and higher costs with enrollment growth mean fewer applicants will be assisted next year and average grants will be smaller. The Lawrence Daily World excerpt from June 6 1910 highlights women bankers in Kansas rising to over 550 with several top posts.
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No more heroes and messiahs give us plain honesty
George Gurley argues that Americans crave security and government rescue over freedom, criticizing ideologues and rookie politicians while urging a reform beyond party lines. He warns entitlements strain, politics bartered by special interests, and the need for a new, independent leader.
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