I just wanted to play ball Title marks new future for women athletes
The anniversary shows how quickly female athletes moved from backstage to prominence. KU figures recall limited support in the 1960s and 1980s while Title IX reshaped college sports. Pam Pine notes hard-won gains as Amy Hall Holt emphasizes the open door for women in athletics. KU’s 2004 05 report shows 9161 women and 9100 men on campus with 279 male athletes to 231 women.
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Shelter eyes move to 31st Street nursing home site
Lawrence Community Shelter aims to buy the closed Lakeview Manor Nursing Home at 3015 W. 31st St to expand from about 20 to 100 nightly residents. Director Loring Henderson says the 22,000 square foot building and 7 acres suit growth and is on the city bus route. The $2 million asking price would require fundraising, with Henderson seeking a $50,000 city loan or grant.
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Unclaimed MetLife shares tied to Lawrence residents
Kansas State Treasurer says more than 160 Lawrence residents may hold unclaimed MetLife stock worth about 8.13 million dollars as of Monday. MetLife demutualized in 2000 turning policies into stock. Douglas County had many holders, per Lynn Jenkins. A 6News video report and list are at jworld.com.
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Videoed eighth grader pummeled sparks national media storm
A Lawrence man released home video of his eighth grade son Coulter Vestal being attacked during a March Mid America Youth Basketball tournament in Newton. The tape prompted law enforcement action calls and drew inquiries from CBS CNN Fox News and Court TV as national outlets pursue the story.
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Lawrence Woman Chosen as Surrogate for California Couple
A Lawrence woman has agreed to act as the surrogate for a gay couple in California, highlighting a personal decision that spans two states and a modern family-building path.
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