Bush to accept Dole Prize at KU Lied Center
Former President George H.W. Bush will appear at the Lied Center on November 16 to accept the 2008 Dole Leadership Prize from Kansas University’s Dole Institute. Tickets are free to the public with times and seating to be announced. an interview with Bill Lacy will precede a Q A session.
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Green brothers set for Friday clash in high school gridiron
Free State senior Matt Green and Lawrence High senior Jake Green will face each other on opposing sidelines Friday as LHS meets FSHS. A separate poll indicates John McCain closed the gap with Barack Obama, leaving the White House race nearly tied among likely voters.
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Atheism Bus Ad Campaign Prompts Positive Response
Comedy writer Ariane Sherine sparked a campaign in Britain to place advertisements on buses with the slogan There probably no God Now stop worrying and enjoy your life. The exchanges highlight a pushback against fear and gloom with a happier, upbeat message across public transport.
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County Commission Candidates Talk Sioux Reach on Trafficway
With a lawsuit over the South Lawrence Trafficway in play this week, the county commission candidates share views on completion options and legal considerations. They discuss funding, timing, and potential routes while addressing community concerns and environmental impact.
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Wakarusa Festival Eyes Move to Jefferson County Ranch
Jefferson County officials confirmed Circle Ranch north of Lawrence has filed for a permit to host the multi day Wakarusa Music Festival this summer from June 18 to 21 with up to 20 000 attendees daily. A prior move was rejected 2 1, but one commissioner now open to reconsider following additional information and promoter cooperation. Neighbors express mixed views while organizers vow to address infrastructure and safety concerns.
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Wellman Road
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Gasoline decline not boosting consumer spending nationwide
Gas prices have fallen to about 2.48 to 2.86 per gallon, freeing roughly 125 billion dollars but not lifting consumer confidence. Polls show widespread job and mortgage worries as Americans save rather than spend the windfall. Oil price shifts and potential stimulus effects frame the outlook.
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Jacob Cur
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Two chant options chosen for Kansas football kickoff
Kansas University student newspaper Kansan narrows options for a new kickoff chant to Go Jayhawks and Kayyyyyyy kick Youuuuuu uu. Voters counted 1484 for student entries and 1373 for Kansan options. An ad funded by the Kansan and the chancellor’s office urges a non swearing approach.
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Kansan poll reveals KU football chant favorites
Online Kansan polls show multiple fan and student options for KU kickoff chants. Top pick is Kayyyyyyy kick Youuuuuuuul at 51 percent with 760 votes, followed by Go Jayhawks at 46 percent and 638 votes. Other options include Rock Chalk Jayhawk KUL and Beak em hawks with smaller shares.
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