Editorials Naive Thinking About Syrian Refugees
The piece attacks President Obama for defending Syrian refugee screening, labeling his claims as false and calling the approach a Trojan horse for terrorists. It cites Ben Rhodes’s remarks as inadequate and questions the effectiveness of background checks amid lost refugee records.
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Kansas House Speaker Merrick ousts members from key committees
Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick removes two Education Committee members and three Health and Human Services Committee members who opposed the block grant school finance bill or supported Medicaid expansion. The moves reduce expertise on both panels and curb diverse viewpoints in state health policy debates.
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Paris Glows as City of Light Walks Begin
A narrator recalls arriving from London by Channel train and stepping from the hotel to explore Paris on a short, cautious walk due to a sore knee, planning only a block or two of sightseeing.
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London
Paris shines as light versus shadow in Pitts column
Leonard Pitts urges that terror cannot quell Paris’s brilliance and the European spirit. He contrasts ISIS violence with the City of Light’s enduring symbolism, noting Paris’s role as a beacon of enlightenment and hope. He argues strength lies in light, unity, and resilient resolve.
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Nurturing the KU family and the in loco parentis idea
A university professor reflects on campus protests at KU, noting students of color feel unwelcome and arguing for rekindling the in loco parentis concept. He recalls 1960s and 70s campus life and urges campuses to treat the university as a caring family where all students are valued equally.
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Haverford
We must care for every student as academic children
Professor Mike Hoeflich urges KU faculty and administration to treat students as cherished, equal members of the university family. He warns to act swiftly on campus problems affecting students, stressing duty of care, instruction and discipline, all grounded in genuine concern for every student regardless of race religion or sexual identity.
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Mike Hoeflich
Kansas University School of Law
Journal-World
Gasoline prices in Lawrence prompt reader correction
Donald Whiteley criticizes local gas price consistency in Lawrence and urges a price boycott to enforce competition. He notes Lawrence stations often share uniform prices, contrasts Topeka and other cities, and recalls buying fuel there to save money. He calls for consumer action to pressure price adjustments.
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