Congressional hopefuls clash in Topeka debate on finance and economy
Eupora Democrat Tobias Schlingensiepen and Republican Lynn Jenkins traded contrasts in their first face to face debate for Kansas 2nd District. Schlingensiepen called for caps on fundraising and a five year ban on corporate lobbying. Jenkins blamed Democrats for big government and argued Dodd-Frank harmed small banks.
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KU Regents weigh Western Civilization requirement changes
KU undergraduates pursuing BA degrees at KU may escape the Western Civilization two‑course core, a shift not yet adopted universitywide for fall 2013. Three schools outside CLAS — Journalism, Social Welfare, and Architecture — still require Western Civ courses with Architecture faculty pushing to keep the requirement.
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Slaughterhouse Five artwork ban sparks debate
Kent Smith created a cover image for Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut that drew bans in Michigan schools for depravity and anti Christian themes. Drake County North Dakota officials burned the piece while Republic Missouri libraries removed it. The artist notes the image juxtaposes serious tragedy with absurd humor using the Dresden bomb motif and the catchphrase So it goes.
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Marriott plans November start for Ninth and New Hampshire hotel
Doug Compton, heading the group behind an extended stay Marriott at the southeast corner of Ninth and New Hampshire, says construction could begin in November. The project also includes a seven story apartment building, with plans possibly revised since the last public view.
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Breezy High and Cool Low Forecast Today
The forecast calls for a high near 79 degrees and a low around 47 with a breezy day ahead. Readers are encouraged to follow LJWorld on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Baker University celebrates science hall renovation expansion
Baker University marks renovation and expansion of the science hall with celebrations by students professors and administrators. The upgrade aims to attract new faculty and students to the campus.
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