KU Student Senate approves reforms to elections
After years of one party dominance and voter complaints KU Student Senate approves reforms to shorten campaigns and curb coalitions. The move follows a failed bid to end coalitions, which act like parties but only influence elections. Marcus Tetwiler and Emma Halling, the current president and VP, led the slate Act Please see SENATE, page 4A.
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Marcus Tetwiler
Emma Halling
Marines celebrate 238th birthday across oceans and KU
Marines mark 238 years of history in Europe Afghanistan and at sea while Kansas University joins Lawrence city in commemorating the Marine Corps birthday at the Bob Dole Institute of Politics. Retired Lt Col Perry Puccetti spoke of legacy and heritage as the KU chorale performed and the Marine hymn rang out.
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Gameday T shirts spark anger at high school game
Parents and officials clash over Free State students wearing shirts insulting Lawrence High, calling into question school policies. Some Lawrence supporters wore counter shirts. no disciplinary action announced as leaders say no new rules yet.
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Ed West
Gary Anderson
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Translational research idea eyed for Kansas City medical hub
Column considers translating the Jackson County vote against an $800 million tax plan into a proposal for KU Hospital and KU Medical Center to pursue translational medicine. It notes strong local institutions like Children's Mercy and Stowers Institute and weighs the potential economic and research impacts and reasons for defeat.
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