Editorials Tighten Margin on College Admissions Policy
The piece argues government costs rise with demanded services and lobby influence. Prof Paludan cites open admissions at Regents as hindering teaching quality. Regents favor a qualified admissions policy requiring GPA, course credits, and optional ACCT or community college credits, with exceptions for older students. The editorial urges student responsibility in pursuing true college preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip S. Paludan
University of Kansas
Kansas
Board of Regents
Name the Kansas lieutenant governor candidates
Guest opinion urges readers to consider the state's lieutenant governor race. It notes two major ticket names, Harland Priddle with Mike Hayden and questions Joan Finney's running partner, referencing James Francisco and attribute to The Hutchinson News.
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Kansas
Harland Priddle
Hutchinson
Mike Hayden
Joan Finney
James Francisco
Hutchinson News
Lights fail at I-35 interchanges around Ottawa
Reader Ray Carey of Princeton reports widespread darkening of I-35 interchanges around Ottawa, noting K-68 and I-35 as busy during 6 to 7 am. He questions funding and energy costs while urging restoration of lighting for safety and visibility at night.
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Ottawa
Ray Carey
Princeton
Letters to the Editor Policy Encourages Signatures
Readers are urged to submit signed letters with the writer’s address and a phone number for verification. Unsigned correspondence will not be published, and the policy stresses rapid authentication.
Minerola Minneola School Tales From Franklin County
Editor notes recount Minneola District 5 school history with a 1869 report on teacher A D Porter, the town’s brief bid as territorial capital, and later closure in 1959 with auction in 1961. reminiscences include pupil escapades, beacon lights for night flights, last teacher Edna Beuthien, and lists of former pupils and teachers.
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Franklin County
Bruce Fleming
Beech
Jim Hitch
Herald
Minneola
A.D. Porter
Centropolis
Kansas
Lecompton
Territory
U.S
Minneola School
Mildred Poindexter
Douglas County
Edna Beuthien
Francis Sherman
Lynne Schoonover
Becky Myers
David Nelson
Alan Meyers
Becky (Meyers) O'Connor
Ted Nelson
Wilma (Nelson) Springer
Aurelia (Gibson) Johnson
Dudley Gibson
Raymond Gibson
Ernest Blackburn
Olive Red
Maxine (Nelson) Stevens
Alan Myers
Judy Steward
Glen Nelson
Lynn Schoonover
Frances Sherman
Steward
Nelson
Hed Nelson
Ottawa
RFD
Locker room access sparks debate on journalists and nudity
A columnist argues that locker room nudity is not a constitutional issue and urges balanced access for women reporters. He cites fines for barring journalists, notes locker room rituals, and suggests curtains as a compromise while predicting changing attitudes and ongoing debates.
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Lisa Olson
Boston Herald
New England Patriots
Denise Tom
USA Today
Cincinnati Bengals
Sam Wyche
Paul Tagliabue
Wyche
Ben
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White House
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