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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2011
Page
1
Lawrence city commissioners weigh whether to relocate the 1908 Varsity House at 1043 Ind to clear space for a new apartment complex at Fifth and Indiana streets. Preservationists oppose moving the female architect designed home once used by KU football in the 1950s.
Texas Christian University accepted an invitation to join the Big 12 on Monday night, choosing the conference for geographic rivals and sustained competition amid upheaval in the league. The move aligns TCU with longtime regional counterparts as the Big 12 reorganizes its membership.
Mark Hoddle of UC Riverside warns that invasive pests affect all Americans through food quality and costs, pesticide residues and loss of outdoor enjoyment as beetles threaten trees while agents monitor borders for terrorists.
On Wednesday we explore the best yard leaf strategies with experts. They weigh composting mulching municipal collection and other safe options for curbside and garden care.
In Lecompton to the Capitol re ride Kansas marks 150th anniversary of the Pony Express ending 150 years ago. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and Gov. Sam Brownback send commemorative letters carried by the Kansas division of the National Pony Express Association. Thirteen riders started about 9 a.m. and delivered the mail 3 1/2 hours later to the Capitol.
Kansas University pivots its approach amid three years of declining numbers. Senior Dylan Orth notes students care about campus and town, while Madison Easley seeks in-state options. KU expands outreach to students with solid GPAs and varied test scores, using data and purchased names to target prospects for growth.
Topeka resident Bill Calwell, 103, continues golf and fishing while relying on Audio-Reader, a KU public service in Lawrence that provides 24 hour readings of newspapers and books. Since its 1986 start, the program broadcasts via public radio subchannels and offers free receivers to those with vision impairments.
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