On the Street What social posts worry recruiters
A street survey on Massachusetts Street asks residents what social media content they would not want a college recruiter or employer to see. The piece appears on page 3A highlights public concern about online posts affecting opportunities.
Births in Lawrence Set: Lina Zhou Yanfei Li a girl and Sumner couple share a boy
Lina Zhou and Yanfei Li welcomed a daughter in Lawrence on Thursday. Bret and Chelly Sumner of Lawrence welcomed a son on Saturday, expanding local families with two newborns reported in this brief.
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Journal-World offers to correct significant errors
The Journal-World states its policy to fix significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to call 785-832-7154 or email news ljworld.com if they believe an error occurred.
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Kansas Law Restrictions on Farm Land Ownership
Law limits corporate ownership of agricultural land to family farm entities or small Kansas residents with at least one partner living on the land. Exceptions exist for feedlots and dairies. Advisory panel said residency rules were discriminatory and interstate trade concerns warned. Paul Johnson of Kansas Rural Center fears reform could invite hedge fund absentee ownership.
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Seabury sleep-out concludes food drive effort
Seabury students endured a chilly overnight sleep-out with limited comforts as part of a two week food drive. About 75 percent of the school participated, raising roughly 3,000 food and hygiene items for Trinity Food Pantry, Lawrence Community Shelter, Ballard Center, Catholic Charities, Family Promise, Penn House, and the Salvation Army.
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Social media not a KU admissions factor says official
KU admissions director Lisa Pimentel Kress notes social media posts do not affect undergraduate admission decisions. The university follows Kansas Board of Regents criteria focusing on test scores and high school performance. Graduate programs set their own criteria and processes. Dee Steinle, administrative di-
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KU and area universities weigh social media checks in admissions
KU School of Business may add social media review to applications if a reason arises, though it is not routine. Other area schools Baker University and Washburn University say they do not check applicants’ social media, citing focus on academics and activities. Geographic and mission factors also influence admissions practices.
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