KU raises admissions bars while boosting diversity and averages
Kansas University reports a new admissions process with higher requirements including a 3.0 GPA and ACT 24 or SAT 1090, plus a 3.25 GPA and ACT 21 with alternatives. A committee review admitted 911 of 14,560 freshman applications, aiding minority enrollment while preserving strong academic outcomes.
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Debate Ramifications Highlight Trump Jail Threats and Democratic Decorum
In a tense second presidential debate Trump faced fresh attacks over a sex-tape controversy yet focused his rebuttals on jailing Hillary Clinton. Critics view his jail threat as a breach of democratic norms, arguing it echoes broader concerns about candor and empathy in U S political discourse.
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Political restraint and power in Trump era rhetoric
A critical reflection on mutual legitimacy and norms in American politics, arguing that demagoguery threatens civil governance. It contrasts past presidential restraint with Trump’s threats to use federal power, and notes implications for the election and state institutions like the IRS and FBI.
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Student seeks Kansas state info for fifth grade report
Letter from Katelyn Flora of Modesto Calif requesting information about Kansas Baldwin City Lawrence Willow Springs Township and local attractions to aid a state report. Includes address and plea for photos or trivia. Another letter praises Mike Pence for integrity and democracy.
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