Sherrer resigns from Kansas Board of Regents amid discord
Gary Sherrer ends his four year term and quits as regents chair amid conflicts over leadership and policy. He cites mutual disrespect on the board and says his age and discomfort with colleagues prompted his exit. Governor Brownback must appoint new regents to steer Kansas higher education.
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Old Home Town: Lawrence Parade Honors Shiloh Survivors
From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World May 20 1911 the parade honored about 500 old soldiers. Faded blue veterans hobbled along to music by three bands and two drum corps. A feature was a group of 32 Shiloh battle survivors marching in an individual squad as spectators doffed hats.
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Arab Spring sparks debate on a new world order
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius compares the 2011 Arab Spring to 1815 and the Congress of Vienna, arguing power vacuums emerge when old structures topple. He notes varied regional tactics, U S retreat from autocrats, and calls for a post American era security framework with nonviolent reform backed by allies.
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Education essential to future by Budig and Heaps
Gene Budig and Alan Heaps argue against indiscriminate school budget cuts and stress education as vital for financial literacy, cultural understanding, and national progress. They cite immigration, English learners, and global mass communication, urging collaboration among community colleges, public schools, and four-year institutions.
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Letters Policy For Public Forum at Journal World
The Journal World invites letters under 250 words that serve public interest and avoid libel or name calling. The paper may edit for clarity while not altering viewpoints and requires name address and phone number with submissions by mail to Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 or by email to letters ljworld.com.
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Public Forum on Wakarusa Valley Elementary 50th anniversary
Marg Had of Lawrence laments the close of Wakarusa Valley Elementary School after attending the May 1 50th anniversary reception. She recalls her two daughters who were in the first class and fondly remembers the school while criticizing the decision to close it.
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Yale athletes are students not professionals, claims Yale Alumni quote
In a Yale Alumni Magazine excerpt Bryant Freeman argues Ivy League schools lack athletic scholarships and avoid mega sports programs. He contends no multimillion dollar coaches, no big endorsements, and no corruption in recruiting, with athletes focused on learning and graduation.
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