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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 2012
Page
1
Jayhawk guard Elijah Johnson steps into the point guard role for the Kansas men’s basketball team marking a new leadership core after several seasons. Johnson faces the challenge of directing the offense and stabilizing the lineup as he assumes floor general duties.
State Sen. Anthony Hensley and challenger Casey Moore clashed over public education funding at a forum. Also, Westboro Baptist Church member Jack Wu took part in a State Board of Education race forum.
Former Kansas transportation official Deb Miller credits Eudora Mayor Scott Hopson and Senator Holland with leading the discussions that resulted in new safety barriers in the Kansas Highway 10 median. Rep. Anthony Brown is not involved, Miller says.
Lawrence is filled with former Kansas University students who stay in town after graduation. Jeff Hawkins, Bud Stallworth, Wayne Simien, Scot Pollard, Chris Piper, and Roger Morningstar are among alumni who remain connected to KU and Allen Fieldhouse as fans and local figures. Late Night signals the start of basketball season and reinforces the bond between players and the community.
Arthur Laffer, renowned as the father of supply side economics, spoke at Kansas University urging a flat tax and less government spending. He criticized federal stimulus plans of the past five years, arguing they worsened the recession.
Lawrence officials unveil detailed plans for a Rock Chalk Park complex spanning over 100 acres to serve KU and the city with multiple facilities. Mayor Bob Schumm says the project will feel park like and boost regional prestige for amateur sports as architects submit plans to Lawrence City Hall.
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