Seniors Delay Graduation Amid Waiting Period
Lawrence High and Free State seniors linger in class as final exams and graduation ceremonies shift to May 29, a week after Kansas University Commencement. Students like Neel Patel and Mack Pryor plan late spring activities before the formal diplomas and tassels.
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Lawrence High School
Patel
Lawrence High
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Lawrence
Kansas University
Mack Pryor
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Reporter Learns Bridge Tricks In Class Study
A reporter chronicles learning bridge in a North Lawrence storefront class near the driver’s license office. Chris Lane uses a whiteboard as students, including some amusedly nervous, watch arrows on cards and hear slang like meat ax for a strong hand. The piece captures a novice’s nerves before first game.
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Marilyn Martin
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Lawrence resident avoids panhandler scam claim
Colleen Sims says a Lawrence woman faced with a domestic violence pretense to solicit funds is a common scam. A caller reports being approached in a store parking lot and declined. Sims observed a newer car leaving and condemns the tactic as criminal under a city ordinance enacted previously.
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Colleen Sims
Lawrence
Sims
Aggressive panhandling ordinance debate in Lawrence
City prosecutors discuss the 2006 move to outlaw aggressive panhandling on private property while public panhandling remains legal if not threatening or blocking paths. Violations are misdemeanors with fines and up to 30 days in jail as police classify nuisance calls and businesses report customer-related panhandling concerns.
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Jerry Little
Lawrence
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Kohl’s
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Bodkin
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Sarna
Woodward Talk Set at Kansas University This Monday
Pulitzer Prize winner Bob Woodward is scheduled to speak at Kansas University today, drawing local attention and media interest. The event promises insights from the renowned journalist on current affairs and investigative reporting.
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Bob Woodward
Kansas University
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