Campus protests and press anger over war coverage at Journal-World
Letter to the editor objects to opinion features on Israel Gaza protests at colleges. Cites Rich Lowry and Mona Charen pieces on May 3 and 5, alleges campus police used riot gear, flash bangs, tear gas. Includes claim a UCLA student was shot in the face by LAPD on May 2. writer identified as Zane Hayden, Lawrence.
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What we call progress
Patrick Shannon argues that society mislabels social media and AI as progress. He notes postwar promises of progress fueled freeway expansion and environmental loss, linking unchecked tech change to climate impact and future job displacement without public discussion.
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Straw Hat Day planned by Lawrence shops May 15
In 1924 Lawrence retailers join in straw hat day promotions on May 15 with eye catching displays of new straw designs. Also reported early morning thefts include fourteen watches worth 700 dollars stolen from the Beta Theta Pi house at 1425 Tennessee Street and a tire shop at Tenth and Massachusetts robbed of tires as the owner slept.
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The Day After Gaza War What the future holds
David Ignatius argues for a postwar settlement with a robust international stabilization force to secure Gaza during and after a ceasefire, a revitalized Palestinian Authority governance, demilitarization of Hamas, and a pathway toward a Palestinian state. He urges leadership with Rabin-like vision to progress from conflict to rebuilding and normalization with Arab states.
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Children as Campus Authority Comment Sparks Debate
Froma Harrop critiques campus conflicts highlighting student protests at Columbia Brown and MIT. She argues youth and tenure play into responses, noting police raids and divestment talks while urging accountability from educators and administrators in a polarized climate.
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