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Apr 20, 2008 | The University Daily Kansan

Finance club proves to be a lucrative extracurricular activity

“I wanted to find a club or group that focused not only on learning, but also provided me the opportunity to be a leader and work on my speaking skills”

Marc Mixon, Shawnee graduate, was sitting in Accounting 200 when he realized that it wasn't enough just to go to class - ' he wanted to get involved in an extracurricular activity associated with his major. via The University Daily Kansan

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Related Topix: Monument, KS, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Fri Apr 18, 2008

The Olathe News

Toplikar announces re-election bid to Johnson County Commission

Johnson County Commissioner John Toplikar announced Wednesday he will seek re-election in November. via The Olathe News

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Related Topix: Johnson County, KS, Olathe, KS, Edgerton, KS, Gardner, KS

Wed Apr 16, 2008

Kansas.com

Classrooms are Calling Federal grants are latest tool for recruiting teachers

“The more people who learn about these new opportunities... the more people we'll have interested in teaching.”

Want to be a teacher? If you're qualified and intend to teach in a high-need subject area or school, the Wichita school district wants you. via Kansas.com

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Related Topix: Wichita Metro, Wichita, KS, Education Etc., Marienthal, KS

Mon Apr 14, 2008

The University of Kansas

Hispanic American Leadership Organization announces 2008-09 officers

The Hispanic American Leadership Organization at the University of Kansas, known as HALO, has announced its newly elected 2008-09 officers. via The University of Kansas

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Related Topix: Monument, KS, Kansas, Education Etc., Lawrence Metro, Lawrence, KS

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Newton Kansan

Fight over coal bill close because of vote changes in House

Six House members have changed their minds about two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Marienthal, KS

Wed Apr 09, 2008

The University of Kansas

KU announces 22 Undergraduate Research Award winners

Twenty-two University of Kansas students have received Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2008. via The University of Kansas

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Related Topix: Kansas, Douglas County, KS, Geology, Science, Olathe, KS, Johnson County, KS

Mon Apr 07, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Pastor, wife trek to Topeka for health care

“I hope some people in the legislature will read about this. I hope we can make their dreams a reality by doing what we need to do.”

Like many people, the Rev. Ken and Lori Butts have been concerned about the plight of children and families without health insurance. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro, Monument, KS, Kansas, Altoona, KS

Sat Apr 05, 2008

The University of Kansas

KU students working this semester as interns for state government leaders

“Getting a real feel for the day-to-day rhythms of the Legislature is truly valuable, and legislative leaders have been great in creating a great environment for all the interns who serve in Topeka”

Twenty-seven University of Kansas undergraduates are earning credit this semester working as interns in Topeka. via The University of Kansas

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Related Topix: Norway, KS, Monument, KS, Kansas, Marienthal, KS, Burdett, KS

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Kansas.com

California man indicted for failing to pay child support in Kansas

A California man faces federal criminal charges for not paying support for his children in Kansas. via Kansas.com

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Related Topix: Yoder, KS, Greenwich, KS, Marienthal, KS

Tue Apr 01, 2008

The University Daily Kansan

Multicultural center plays host to Asian-American conference

“I think that this is a great opportunity to showcase the commitment that KU has to its student organizations”

Delegates from 24 schools throughout the Midwest will come to the University of Kansas from March 28 to 30 to attend workshops, a career fair and banquets in the recently completed 7,000 square foot facility. via The University Daily Kansan

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Related Topix: Shawnee, KS, Overland Park, KS

Tue Mar 11, 2008

The University Daily Kansan

Politics more interesting with pepperoni

“If nothing else, they're interested in a free lunch.”

Today, a correspondent for the New York Post will speak to students about what it's like ride in Hillary Clinton's personal jet and report her campaign's every move. via The University Daily Kansan

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Related Topix: Hillary Clinton, US Politics, Shawnee, KS, Overland Park, KS, Kansas, Marienthal, KS

Sun Mar 09, 2008

Emporia Gazette

About town

Originally published 03:00 p.m., March 4, 2008 Updated 03:00 p.m., March 4, 2008 Talk of stem cells Former state representative Mary Pilcher Cook of Shawnee will discuss "Stem Cells and Their Possibilities" at ... via Emporia Gazette

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Fri Mar 07, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Technology puts watchers closer to storm

“You can essentially track the storms with us from the comfort of your living room. That can give you valuable advance notice of approaching storms”

Storm season in Kansas can be rough. Getting vital information to viewers when storms are at their worst is tough, but technology is making it easier than ever before. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Topeka, KS, Topeka Metro, Shawnee County, KS, Monument, KS, Kansas

Wed Mar 05, 2008

Kansas.com

House passes bill on coal plants but not with veto-proof majority

“Due to the Legislature's decision to keep that language in this bill, it's really not a question of if she'll veto, but when.”

Kathleen Sebelius. The House vote was 75-47 on a version of the bill drafted by legislative negotiators. via Kansas.com

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Related Topix: Ingalls, KS, Finney County, KS, Holcomb, KS, Monument, KS, Kansas

Mon Mar 03, 2008

hosted The Wichita Eagle | The Wichita Eagle

Mike Hendricks: State Boe Could See Another Power Shift

“There's this whole perception that it's fixed”

To Kansas moderates, it's the political equivalent of 'Night of the Living Dead.'

Only in this movie, the zombies are those social conservatives who the mods and liberals fear will rise from the dead to retake the Kansas State Board of Education.

Evolution all over again?

It could happen. Not two years after Kansas voters pounded a stake into the heart of the far right's domination of the state school board, Democrats and moderate Republicans worry about a reversal.

'The situation has been a yo-yo, and it threatens to be a yo-yo once again,' said John Martellaro of the center-to-left-leaning Kansas Families for Education. Read more

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Related Topix: Monument, KS, Marienthal, KS, Opinion

Sat Mar 01, 2008

Topeka Capital-Journal

Promotion criteria altered

Shawnee County Sheriff Dick Barta will be limited to considering only eligible applicants with the five highest test scores when promoting deputies. via Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Buhler, KS, Shawnee County, KS

Thu Feb 28, 2008

Newton Kansan

Kansas bill allows creation of district attorneys

“We probably would be the laughingstock of the country.”

Kansans could say whether they want a district attorney to handle criminal cases in their county under a bill approved Wednesday by the Senate. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Yoder, KS, Kansas, Greenwich, KS

Tue Feb 26, 2008

Newton Kansan

Bill allows counties to say if they want district attorneys

Kansans could decide whether to replace county attorneys with district attorneys under a bill that received tentative approval in the Senate. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Yoder, KS, Greenwich, KS

Mon Feb 25, 2008

Newton Kansan

House committee begins hearings on immigration bill

“We are committed to providing a system that ensures that legitimate businesses are not subject to mandates or unnecessary penalties and look forward to working with you to achieve this objective”

Legislators agree that Kansas employers shouldn't hire illegal immigrants, but they disagree over how the state should punish violators, a House committee chairman said Monday. via Newton Kansan

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Related Topix: Wichita, KS, Olathe, KS, Personal Finance, Social Security, Kansas, Marienthal, KS

Topeka Capital-Journal

Daily Dose: Looking forward

“It's time that we move from good words to good works, from sound bites to sound solutions. This campaign goes on!”

Hot topic: A zoning change that would allow International Centers Worldwide Inc. via Topeka Capital-Journal

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Related Topix: Gove, KS, Olsburg, KS, Monument, KS, Roxbury, KS

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