KSU faculty call for salary hike and moratorium on raises
Kansas State University faculty press for higher salaries, arguing they are the lowest among peers in the Big 12. A majority backed a resolution urging a freeze on upper administrator pay and new admin posts until faculty and staff pay improves, as President Schulz and Provost Mason cited a three year plan and averages showing progress.
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Local Businesses Busy Amid Graduation Weekend in Lawrence
Restaurant crowds filled Burger Stand at 803 Massachusetts St as hungry patrons queued for opening. At Amyx Barber Shop 842 Massachusetts St Mike Amyx vice mayor of Lawrence described an early 5 30 a m rush of students preparing graduation photos and celebrations.
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Local university welcomes back students amid busy weekend
Neighbors and businesses note strong weekend bookings as graduates renew activity around Aug 26, with Eldridge Hotel and eateries reporting solid reservations since last year’s graduation. Local commerce depends on weddings, weather, and tourist trade, says Ed Foreman of TCBY and Mrs Fields. Reporter Ian Cummings at 832-7144.
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Gas prices spike in Midwest as summer driving looms
Gas prices breach four dollars in Iowa Nebraska and North Dakota while Kansas may near the June 2008 state average. Eloza expects a mid June easing after plant repairs, with residents like Justin Ballock of Eudora cutting trips to save money and hoping to revisit Clinton Lake.
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