KU star Thomas Robinson exemplifies leadership and resilience
Editorial lauds Kansas University forward Thomas Robinson for his conduct amid personal tragedy and a demanding season. It credits him with balancing academics and sports, serving as a role model for peers and demonstrating how a talented student athlete can thrive at KU and inspire the university, state, and college basketball.
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Thomas Robinson
Lawrence
Washington
D.C
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Tyshawn Taylor
Russians wonder Will Putin change
Trudy Rubin reports from Moscow on Boris Nemtsov and other opposition figures amid growing protests before the March 4 election. The piece notes Putin’s potential need for reform, the rise of Internet activism, and signs of possible repression or gradual change, with quotes from observers and editors. The street scene at Cafe Manya encapsulates a tense atmosphere as youth seek voices and photos with Nemtsov.
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Russia
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Vladimir Ryzhkov
Ryzhkov
Nemtsov
Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko
Europe
Lukashenko
Trudy Rubin
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Baker University proves liberal arts still matter in Kansas
Law professor Mike Hoeflich argues Baker University’s seven figure gift funds renovations and highlights the value of liberal arts education. He notes Baker graduates’ strong writing skills and argues broad curricula cultivate critical thinking, reading, and clear writing, producing adaptable, marketable graduates alongside professional programs.
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Kansas University
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Baldwin City
Baker University
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Baker
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The
Journal-World
Public forum on religious freedom and political funding
In a letter, Scott Burkhart argues freedom of religion includes how money is spent through patronage donations and charitable giving. He contends the HHS mandate forces religious groups to fund contraception and questions tax form options for campaign funds and equal funding for opponents.
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Archdiocese of
Kansas City
Kansas
Scott Burkhart
Lawrence
Journal World letter policy for public forum submissions
The Journal World invites letters to the Public Forum under 250 words of public interest. Letters may be edited without altering viewpoints and require name address and phone number. Submissions by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters ljworld com.
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