Task force urges change in Kansas university admissions
A task force says the Kansas Board of Regents should set admission standards for state universities not the Legislature. Current rules let Regents universities admit students with a high school diploma and ACT 21 or top third class rank or 2.0 GPA, set by 1996 law. panel argues Regents should control admission policies to adapt to changing conditions.
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City weighs 23rd Street driveway reduction project
Lawrence city leaders press ahead with a state funded plan to curb driveways along the busy 23rd Street corridor. Public Works Director Chuck Soules says the effort moves slowly amid extensive meetings and negotiations with businesses. Since 2005 about half a million dollars has been involved.
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Pentagon Dedication Promises Benches For 184 Victims At 9/11 Memorial
The Pentagon dedicates the first permanent memorial at a 9/11 site, featuring 184 benches to honor each victim. About 15,000 attendees attend the ceremony as Bush praises ongoing safety. In New York, mourners observe moments at times of impact and names are read for the 2,751 victims from 90 plus nations. Families of victims reflect with private remembrances as towers site remains under construction.
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Red Cross deep in debt amid storms ahead of Ike
The American Red Cross, led by Gail McGovern since June, faces mounting costs from Gustav and preparations for Ike. It has borrowed funds, deployed 1000 out of state volunteers to Texas, and launched a new fundraising appeal while seeking federal options to reduce reliance on spontaneous donations. The charity notes Gustav as a silent disaster with large shelter costs and aims to be ready for Ike’s potential impact despite uncertain bills.
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Lawrence Area Pumpkin Crop Affected By Wet Summer
A Saturday report explains how persistent rain this summer has delayed and reduced pumpkin yields around Lawrence. Farmers note softer fruit, uneven sizes, and narrower markets as harvest nears. Local extensions urge careful picking and storage to protect remaining crops.
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