Kansas Chancellor pushes reform at KU Athletics
Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little moves to tighten control over KU Athletics, delaying Lew Perkins departure, forming a six member search committee outside the inner circle. The plan aims to increase transparency in ticket allocation and donor seating, address a ticket scandal, and restore integrity and accountability in the department.
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Fearmongering and the mosque debate in American politics
Trudy Rubin argues against fearmongering over Islam and the proposed New York Islamic center two blocks from ground zero. She highlights how media figures and bloggers inflame anti Muslim sentiment, compares rhetoric to extremist tactics, and urges distinguishing between real radicalism and populist scapegoating while calling for inclusive civic response.
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Old Home Town reflections on Lawrence railcar first year
From the Lawrence Daily World dated Sept 21 1910 the column recalls the first anniversary of the Lawrence Railway Company passenger service noting unexpected popular routes beyond the campus loop. It also highlights Registrar Foster's new steel vault protecting forty four years of university records from potential fire at Fraser Hall.
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Insurance woes question on Lyme arthritis and coverage
A 61-year-old active woman describes Lyme arthritis ending in 2009 but facing denial of health insurance. She asks readers what options remain besides Obamacare and whether Kansas high risk pool is the only route, noting she can pay but cannot obtain coverage. Mary Howe, Lawrence.
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Hungary closes last coal plant amid EU climate push
The New York Times reported on September 16 the shutdown of Hungary’s last coal-fired plant in Oroszlany, a major local employer and taxpayer, driven by EU emissions goals and the rising unviability of coal plants without hefty subsidies. The hometown paper followed with a front-page headline the next day.
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Public forum warns on 2011 power plant permit rush
Jane and Lou Frydman urge readers to consider health, costs, and environmental impacts before approving a new U S power plant after January 2 2011. They note the shortened public comment window from 45 to 30 days and call for stronger greenhouse gas controls.
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Pruning the Forest of Politics and Civic Engagement
A citizen letter laments decades of complacency allowing career politicians to favor personal power over broad economic welfare. It calls for voter engagement, criticizes policy apathy, and urges replacing failed leadership with renewed public involvement. Journal-World letters policy notes required name, address, and phone number for submission.
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