Time to shine in Lawrence as KU commencement sparks community rally
Editorial urges Lawrence to welcome KU graduates and families after graduation weekend. It emphasizes hospitality, beautification, and positive messages from city officials businesses and residents to strengthen ties with students and parents and encourage graduates to stay in Lawrence. The piece celebrates the achievement of graduation and thanks those who supported students.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Illinois voters face choice amid one party rule and pension debts
George Will surveys Illinois politics, noting about 100 billion dollars in unfunded pension promises and 6.7 billion in unpaid bills. The piece contrasts Gov. Pat Quinn and challenger Bruce Rauner, cites Rauner’s wealth and education, unions’ opposition, Meeks’ endorsement, and the state’s pattern of governors going to jail while urging voters to weigh term limits and stagnation against reform.
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Nevada
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Midwest
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Springfield
Michael Madigan
Richard Nixon
George Will
Washington Post Writers Group
Old Home Town Finds Poor Ventilation In Schools
Lawrence Journal World notes during a May 16 1914 social survey of schools that ventilation is severely lacking. In several rooms doctors and dentists could barely conduct examinations because windows were kept closed in spring. Compiled by Sarah St John.
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Santos overhyped 7 percent growth from Colombia peace
Andres Oppenheimer reports on President Juan Manuel Santos's claim that a peace deal with the FARC could lift Colombia's growth beyond 7 percent, a forecast skeptical analysts doubt. He notes inflation of the figure, questions peace certainty, and argues education, not merely peace, will drive sustained growth for Colombia.
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Kansas University
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