Memorial for 19 year old Jason Wren at SAE house
Hundreds gathered on a cold March evening at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house to remember Jason Christopher Wren, 19, who died after a night of drinking at 1301 West Campus Road. Family urged friends to drink responsibly and honor his memory.
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Jason Christopher Wren
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Jay Wren
Littleton
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Patrick Stacy
Sigma Alpha
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Kevin Munch
Senate bans B teams for KU in March resolution
The Kansas Senate adopted a resolution by Sen. David Wysong urging the Kansas University men’s basketball team to avoid opponents whose names start with the letter B in March. Citing losses to Bucknell, Bradley and Baylor, the measure calls such matchups a source of heartache for Jayhawk fans.
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Kansas Senate
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Bradley
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Jayhawk
David Wysong
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Senate
Regents propose tuition freeze plan tied to 7 percent cut
Kansas University's four year guaranteed tuition could be jeopardized if the Board of Regents advances a plan tied to a 7 percent state cut. The regents would use stimulus funds to freeze state university tuition for Kansas residents in fall 2009 if the governor's recommendation passes, but the guaranteed rate plan for incoming freshmen could be dropped. Current students would keep their rates. nonresident tuition remains unchanged. The plan also suggests funds for maintenance and warns of possible tuition increases if cuts exceed 7 percent. Higher education reporter Andy Hyland notes ongoing discussion and directs readers to page 4A for more Regents coverage.
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Kansas
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Gary Sherrer
Alcohol related incidents rise around holidays in Lawrence
Lawrence residents face potential alcohol excess during St Patrick’s Day and spring break as health professionals warn of ER visits and deaths. Jason Wren 19 of Lawrence died after a night of drinking with toxicology results pending. Kansas records show 52 accidental alcohol poisonings 2000 to 2007 and Lawrence Memorial ER sees over 400 alcohol related cases annually.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Lawrence
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Jason Wren
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Lawrence selects Rick Doll as next school superintendent
The Lawrence district appoints Rick Doll as its next leader. Doll discusses his background and expectations, noting the interview was rigorous and confidential. He says he felt welcome from the start and is surprised by the volume of congratulatory messages.
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Lawrence
Rick
Lutheran Church Names New Pastor From Hawaii
A local Lutheran church announces a new pastor who previously served in Hawaii. The appointment highlights continuity of service and community ministry as the church prepares for upcoming Saturday events.
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