KU Professor on Leave Over N-Word Use Sparks Inquiry
Andrea Quenette, assistant professor of communication studies at Kansas University, is on paid leave as five unnamed students file a discrimination complaint with KU's Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access. The case follows weeks of campus criticism after her class discussion referenced the n-word and systemic racism.
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Mistrial Declared In Dustin Walker Felony Murder Retrial
Douglas County Judge Paula Martin declared a mistrial Friday after jurors in the retrial could not reach a verdict in the felony murder case against Dustin D. Walker over the March 8 2014 shooting death of Patrick Roberts 39 of Lawrence. Proceedings noted the foreman said opinions remained split despite hours of deliberation. Prosecutors allege Walker and co defendant Archie Robinson kicked in a door at Roberts home around 3 am entered the bedroom and Walker shot Roberts during the burglary attempting to steal cash or marijuana.
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Wozniak Shares Happiness Formulas at KU Event
Steve Wozniak and Janet Wozniak spoke on happiness formulas at the Lied Center in front of about 2,000 people. They discussed minimizing frowns and addressing adversity with productive actions while sharing lessons on teachers mentors and education.
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Eudora man sentenced over fatal 2014 strangling case
A Eudora man who strangled his disabled client in September 2014 has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison. The defendant faced a jury trial and was found guilty on multiple charges reflecting the fatal assault. The court ordered the lengthy sentence to run consecutively with prior counts, signaling a decisive outcome in the case.
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