Self-taught courses raise questions at Kansas state universities
The University of Kansas found 63 percent of students in intermediate math and college algebra fail those self-instructed courses. For five years this pattern persisted despite tutoring and study guides being available. Board member Rick Harman calls for stricter admissions and higher high school math requirements, arguing the experiment in Lawrence reflects a broader educational failure.
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University of Kansas
Board of Regents
Rick Harman
Kansas
Lawrence
Nuclear power policy stalls progress amid political folly
A guest opinion argues U.S. nuclear power stagnation stems from political barriers and poor planning. It cites Seabrook and Shoreham failures, compares France and Japan, and notes environmentalists and governors shaping outcomes. The piece credits missteps by leaders and builders for delaying baseload, greenhouse gas free power.
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France
Three Mile Island
Dukakis
Cuomo
Japan
U.S
John Sununu
White House
New Hampshire
Sununu
Seabrook
Shoreham
New York Times
Letters to the Editor Signatures and Addresses Encouraged
The notice urges readers to submit signed letters with writer addresses and enclosed phone numbers for verification. Unsigned letters will not be published to ensure accountability and traceability.
Commentary on travel woes at Kansas City airport and LA trip
A narrator laments crowded airports and flight anxieties at Kansas City International, recounts pricing quirks, and recalls fear of turbulence on a United 727 and a DC-10 emergency landing en route to Los Angeles. He notes publishers traveling by Amtrak, praises Los Angeles while poking fun at crowds, traffic, fires, slides, and earthquakes. Tomorrow he hints at joining the crowd.
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Los Angeles
Denver
Stapleton
Orlando
Kansas
Amtrak
Dad's pride begins at birth
Bruce Buchanan shares the birth of his son Sean Andrew Buchanan on Wednesday April 25 at 12 50 PM at Labette County Medical Center. Sean weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches long with thick dark hair. The account details the labor, a cesarean delivery after 16 hours of labor, and the father's emotions and hopes for Sean's future.
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Bruce Buchanan
Parsons Sun
Parsons
Sean
Andrew Buchanan
Lynette Lacy
California
Sarahd Tang
Tang
Lynette
Labette County Medical Center
bumper sticker fund drive praised by Babe Ruth league
Cheryl Wieneke defends bumper sticker fundraising for Babe Ruth Baseball noting nearly $1,400 raised in a few hours with support from ORC and civic groups. She says participation is voluntary, no quota exists, and calls bumper stickers the fastest, most reliable way to fund a quality program for 13 to 15 year olds. Also lists contact details for President Bush and several Kansas legislators and representatives.
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Scott Hollister
Herald
Hollister
ORC
Ottawa
The
Eagles
Elks
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
VFW
Optimists
Babe Ruth
Cheryl Wieneke
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KCI
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Ottawa Herald
LCMC
By Bruce Buchanan
George Bush
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
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Hart
Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Russell
Bob Whittaker
Rayburn House
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Topeka
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