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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2005
Page
5
A reader asks how Lawrence Virtual School tests progress and prevents cheating. Principal Gary Lewis explains that pre semester, semester, and final exams are proctored while unit tests may not be, and regular assignments rely on student honesty. For Sound Off, call 832-7297 to leave a question.
A story prompts readers to consider a constitutional amendment banning flag desecration, raised with the inquiry Should there be such an amendment, and noted as prompted by a Massachusetts Street discussion. The page 1A story frames the question for readers and invites input.
Hung Truong and Lawrent Hung Truong defend flag respect and country symbolism while Joe Orosco argues for free speech. Robyn Tackett and Michelle Young say expression is a core American value and should be protected even when it sparks disagreement.
Water Office analysts estimate dredging Clinton Lake would cost about 1.5 million annually. If no action for 20 years, 30 million dollars in today’s value would be needed to restore current conditions. Officials urge proactive, statewide sediment control and potential small monthly user fees to fund preservation.
Rader told KSNW he cannot reveal Monday's proceedings but outlined three possible results: a continuance, a plea, or trial. Prosecutors say there is no plea deal and the case will go to trial unless the judge and parties change course. Spokespeople declined further comment while prosecutors have subpoenaed a tape and Rader notes his wife may seek divorce as he receives letters from children.
Lindley Annex is cleared to create a new parking lot after space reassignments freed Snow Hall and Marvin Studios for architecture classes. Demolition cost about $48,400 for a wood structure, with crews set to begin next month. Architect Patterson laments the loss yet recalls the annex’s rough charm.
Kansas University art professor emeritus Roger Shimomura discusses his art and family internment at Camp Minidoka Idaho on an encore episode of River City Weekly. Also featured are Bill Snead stories from a prairie burn and a schedule for the show across Flower Broadband Channel 6 with multiple weekly air times.
Zachary Coble, a Kansas University junior from Winfield majoring in political science and applied behavioral science, is chosen as one of eight paid interns for the American Association of People with Disabilities. He will work this summer in Senator Ted Kennedy's office in Massachusetts. Coble leads KU disability groups and scholarships roles, with the internship funded by Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation.
Woodlawn School teacher Haley Bruns won a Honeywell Educators at Space Academy scholarship to attend an intensive training program at the U S Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. She is among 144 teachers from 17 countries selected from over 500 applicants to receive tuition airfare meals and accommodations.
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