Kansas lawmakers urged to require college admission standards
Guest editorials urge Kansas legislators to adopt qualified admissions at regents universities to align with national practice. They argue open admissions shortchanges preparation, threaten public colleges, and compare to broader calls for local reform of criminal justice and drug-offense sentencing to reduce prison growth. The pieces stress leadership in education and criminal justice reform for Winfield and state.
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Kansas
Topeka
Regents Colleges and Universities
Iola Register
Winfield State Hospital
Winfield
Winfield Daily Courier
William Wallace
U.S
Readers thank helpers for Mr. Reams stolen bike return
A letter recalls December 26 1995 when Andy and his parents donated a fine bike to Mr. Reams after the theft. Calls and a police recovery at Skunk Run led to the bike’s return. Andy then passed the bike to another child in need. Readers are thanked and blessings wished.
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Mr. Reams
1550
S. Cedar
Andy
Skunk Run
Postmodern world boosts self esteem and ignorance
The author rails against self esteem cults in schools and media, mocking the idea that feelings trump learning. He contrasts experts who claim ignorance boosts confidence with anecdotes about public figures, doctors, and politicians, arguing that postmodern attitudes reward superficial knowledge over actual achievement.
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Vietnam
South America
Hemisphere
Jimmy Carter
Jordan
Palestine Mandate
Middle East
Quick Death Smrt Named Greatest Fighter of All Time
Mike Royko presents Erza Smrt alias Quick Death as the mightiest boxer, arguing Ali ranks below Smrt. The Bulgarian's towering frame, massive reach, and lethal KO punch defined a legendary, mythic era before TV.
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Ost
Mitac Ali
Ali
Smit
Bulgaria
Smrt
Rhino
Erza Smrt
Bo Ali
Howard Cosell
Erza
Sven the Beast
Oooga
Rock Eater
Winter sketches of Kansas campuses and capitol city life
A reflective tour through Lawrence and Topeka scenes. Mount Oread rises over the KU campus as hundreds of students roam its hills and brick frames. Downtown Topeka shows a gray, closed Capitol and lively shops amid postwar decline and hopeful energy. A Christmas Day look at Jayhawks’ Hawaii triumph contrasts with a controversial coach’s future.
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Mount Oread
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Oread
Flint Hills
Topeka
Jayhawks
Hawaii
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