Soccer becomes varsity sport at Ottawa High School motion passes
Ottawa High School soccer is approved as a varsity and junior varsity boys and girls sport after a second board vote. Private groups must raise about 27,000 for start-up costs, with over 18,000 already donated in a month. The board previously debated academics versus athletics amid disputes involving Sam Sheldon and Marlin Kimball.
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Grinchy college move sparks Christian dismay over Christmas
The Salina Journal notes a KU decision to drop an official Christmas tree and discourage holiday decorations. Some Christians and holiday enthusiasts call the stance offensive and mock the idea of worship by others, arguing offense stems from feeling culture under threat.
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Salina Journal
University of Kansas
V Chip ratings questioned as study finds sex content rising
Kathleen Parker argues the V Chip ratings are a farce as three quarters of family hour programs contain sexual content. She cites studies by Children Now Kaiser and Guttmacher, noting 8.5 sexual interactions per hour and widespread depiction of teen sex, urging more specific content labeling or restraint.
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Rumor fueled ethics reform effort stalls in state Legislature
Critics say a push to reform campaign finance and conflict of interest laws collapsed under amendments. The House trimmed major provisions, key bans remained out, and a Senate version was rejected. Meanwhile Kansas expanded the Enterprise Zone Act to aid businesses, distributing tax credits to Southwestern Bell and Kraft Foods through the Department of Commerce.
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Topeka
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Reader Forum Declares Rail Trail Fee A Joke In Garnett
In Garnett reader Orville J. Cole protests the Rail Trail policy, cites low usage and high costs, questions permit sales since September, and warns over land purchase expenses and Fifth Amendment issues while critiquing editorial support for the project.
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Two 18 year olds charged with murder over newborn death
Public debate follows after two 18 year olds face first degree murder charges for killing a newborn and discarding the body. Critics link the case to abortion rights while pro life supporters urge countering perceived legal inconsistencies one second after birth.
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