Salute to grads from area schools and universities
Editorial salutes the 2014 graduates from Kansas University Baker University Haskell Indian Nations University Veritas Christian High School Free State High School Lawrence High School Bishop Seabury Academy and other area institutions. It notes student debt underemployment trends and the importance of perseverance while urging graduates to work hard take risks and savor the moment.
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Ukraine as a test case for Europe's future travelogue
Trudy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, plans a European tour to study Ukraine amid Russian pressure and civil tensions. She probes eastern Ukraine’s Russian speakers, Kiev’s outreach, and the potential for decentralization. Interviews with activists and nationalists will explore paths to unity or collapse and the impact of Western sanctions.
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Old Hometown Commentary on Lawrence Fire Safety
C N Miller Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal tells Lawrence residents that despite growing homes the city’s fire equipment lags and ongoing economy may cost more when a tragedy strikes. He warns the public to improve readiness and infrastructure now.
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Lawrence
C. N. Miller
Bank of KDOT balance by cash transfers to state fund
In a Kansas opinion letter Jerry Niebaum argues the state hides a true budget deficit by moving hundreds of millions from KDOT to the general fund. He notes KDOT bonds extend to 2036 and annual debt service surpasses local road maintenance spending, totaling over 2.4 billion dollars as of January 2012. He warns that future generations inherit this debt.
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Sinking ship To the editor on KU endowment stance
A reader complains about the Kansas University Endowment not taking a stand amid Gov. Brownback and allied critics, expressing confusion and urging stronger action from the university in a contentious political fray.
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Kansas University Endowment
Gov. Brownback
Public Forum Calls for Endowment Use to Save Flagship Uni
Fred Sack argues the university's flagship needs more endowment funding to cover sinking operations. He notes the endowment sits around $1 billion and insists funds should be directed to core needs rather than general spending.
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Fred Sack
Lawrence
Pay to ride bike lanes funding fairness debate
Deb Hercha argues that taxpayers who do not ride bikes should finance new bike lanes, drawing on European practice where bicycle licensing funds are dedicated to lane projects, contending the payer should cover the costs. She frames it as fairness, noting riders benefit directly while others share the burden.
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Deb Hercha
Lawrence
Prairie chicken decline noted in Kansas history
Excerpts from Birds of Kansas (1945) show long term prairie chicken declines across the state due to habitat loss and human impact. The report warns that drought is not the sole cause and calls for proper conservation to help populations recover in certain areas.
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Scott Campbell
Lawrence
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