Schools Embrace Old New Traditions in Lawrence Schools
Lawrence school district moves to reconfigured middle and high schools while elementary staff reinforce enduring school traditions. Administrators and teachers say this year merges legacy practices with new layouts to engage all students across buildings.
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Quigley Returns as Kansas Falls to Kansas State
Kansas University suffered a 59-7 football defeat to Kansas State on Thursday night. Despite the blowout, sixth-year senior running back Angus Quigley provided a bright spot with his return to the field, helping spark some offense for the Jayhawks.
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Navajo Woman Breaks Barriers in Nation Leadership
The Navajo Nation looks toward electing a woman leader as Lynda Lovejoy pursues the top post. Despite progress, acceptance remains uneven among voters and tribal members as 10A reports on this historic bid.
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Quotes on Holocaust discoveries reveal Japan aiding Jewish escape
Israeli ambassador to Japan Nissim Ben Shitrit cites newly found snapshots showing Japanese tourism officials assisting Jews to flee Europe during World War II. The remarks accompany page 9A coverage.
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Kansas University Proposes Program in Women Gender and Sexuality
Kansas University announces plans on Tuesday to establish a new master's and doctoral program focused on women, gender, and sexuality, expanding graduate offerings and scholarly work in this field.
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LMH pilots video to raise SIDS awareness nationwide
Health officials urge safe sleep for infants as Kansas records 303 infant deaths in 2008, with 52 attributed to SIDS. Experts note back sleeping reduces risk, while tummy sleeping raises it, and communication between parents and caregivers is crucial to prevent tragedies.
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Kansas health reform spurs campaign clash and nonpartisan implementation
Amid fierce debate over health reform, Governor Brownback and running mate Jeff Colyer pledge to repeal the law if elected, while Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger emphasizes impartial implementation to preserve new consumer protections and benefits. Praeger, a Republican leader on health care, argues the law must be applied fairly despite partisan tensions.
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Electorate again looking for change
Barack Obama rallies in Columbus as the 2008 winning coalition appears to have faded. The electorate shifts toward change with Republicans seen as potential beneficiaries, while many McCain backers are undecided or crossing party lines amid broad political dissatisfaction.
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Standing at desks gains popularity across workplaces
AOL executive Mark Ramirez prefers to stand at a desk raised above waist level, reflecting a broader shift with 10 percent of AOL staff and many others adopting standing setups. Industry makers report rising sales and some agencies require standing furniture, while researchers warn prolonged standing has risks and urge a balanced approach with movement and periodic sitting.
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