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New FSHS principal chosen: By George Diepenbrock; April 21, 2008 in print edition on 1A; The next principal at Free State High School is described as a man who can understand complex issues while connecting with students, parents and staff.

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Senior searches for elusive birds: By Sophia Maines; April 22, 2008 in print edition on 1A; In a symbolic farewell to his college years, Rick Phillips has embarked on a mission. He is tracking down every Jayhawk he can find.

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By the book: By Sarah Henning; April 22, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Prom embarrassment comes in all shapes and sizes — the bad tux, monster zit or pit stains — but nothing is so bad as swinging through the door of the ladies room and coming face to face with a girl wearing your dress.

On the street: Is prom that big a deal at your school?

3:00 p.m.

Kids learn from creepy crawlers: By Lindsey Slater; April 22, 2008 in print edition on 5A; Slimy. That’s how one local sixth-grader described his experience with worms at EARTH Field Day.

Video: Field day teaches students about environment
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Students protest concealed carry ban: By Jonathan Kealing; April 22, 2008 in print edition on 3A; If Eric Stein gets his way, students at Kansas University would be allowed to bring concealed weapons to campus — so long as they have the proper state permit.

Video: Student group protests campus gun ban
On the street: Do you think Kansas University should allow students with permits to carry concealed weapons on campus?

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Grill talk: By Sarah Henning; April 22, 2008 in print edition on 1C; Casey Wallace thinks nothing of grilling — rain or shine, snow or heat wave.

On the street: Do you like to cook out on the grill?

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6News video: Man shot in south Lawrence: April 22, 2008; Lawrence police are on the scene of a shooting in south Lawrence.
6News video: Central Lawrence development dispute growing: By Jesse Fray; April 22, 2008; People living in a quiet neighborhood near 15th and Iowa aren't happy about one developer's plan to build there. 6News reporter Jesse Fray has more.
6News video: Hit-and-run driver guilty of fleeing police: April 22, 2008; A jury hands down a guilty verdict today against the woman accused of leaving a hit-and-run accident that killed two highway workers last summer south of Lawrence.
6News video: Early morning fire under investigation: April 22, 2008; A fire this morning forces the evacuation of a south Lawrence apartment building.
6News video: Search still on for missing canoeist: April 22, 2008; Search crews continue their efforts to find a 26-year-old De Soto man four days after his canoe capsized in the Kansas River.
6News video: Broken sewer main temporarily repaired: April 22, 2008; Crews complete temporary repairs to a Basehor sewer main that broke near Hog Creek over the weekend.
6News video: Eudora appoints interim superintendent: April 22, 2008; The Eudora School Board selects an interim leader while the search is on for a new superintendent.
6News video: Students recycle paper for Earth Day: By Lindsey Slater; April 22, 2008; Today is Earth Day, and local students are stocking up on paper. But they're not cutting down trees. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater tells us about their paper trail.
6News video: Local business leaders honored: April 22, 2008; Two Lawrence residents are named Business Persons of the Year by Baker University Partners in Progress.
6News video: Stan Herd works with student art: April 22, 2008; To commemorate Earth Day, the state turned to an artist whose medium of choice has been giant crop patterns.
6Sports video: KU falls to Shockers: April 22, 2008; The first time around, Wichita State left their mark on Hoglund Ballpark with a 7-3 win over the Jayhawks. Tonight, it was KU's turn to fight back against the Shockers.
6Sports video: Vikings pull past Lions: April 22, 2008; It was a busy night on the diamond for our area prepsters. At Holcom Park, LHS played host to Shawnee Mission West.
6Sports video: FSHS blows out SMS: April 22, 2008; The Free State Firebirds played host to Shawnee Mission South tonight.
6Sports video: LHS softball splits: April 22, 2008; The Lawrence High softball team was in action today against Leavenworth and Shawnee Mission West.
6Sports video: Firebirds soar over Leavenworth: April 22, 2008; The Free State High ladies locked up with Leavenworth this afternoon.
6Sports video: Firebird soccer loaded with freshmen: By Kevin Romary; April 22, 2008; The Free State High girls' soccer team roster is loaded with the number 9, and most are under the category of grade. Ordinarily, that's not a good thing for a varsity coach, but in this case, it is. Kevin Romary has more.
6Sports video: NCAA championship book released: April 22, 2008; You experienced the championship. Now read the book.
6News video: ‘Green Yard’ program to reward environmental efforts: April 22, 2008; Your lawn may not only be a reward of hard work. Soon it could also show just how environmentally friendly you are.
Grill talk: More women leaving the kitchen, heading for the outdoor grill; By Sarah Henning; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; Casey Wallace thinks nothing of grilling — rain or shine, snow or heat wave.
LHS baseball falls, 6-3: By Matt Tait; April 22, 2008; The Lawrence High baseball team fell to 4-6 on the season after a 6-3 home loss to Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday.
Firebirds Rock Raiders, 8-3: By Matt Tait; April 22, 2008; Free State High's baseball team improved to 9-1 on the season with an 8-3 victory over Shawnee Mission South on Tuesday at FSHS.
Authorities investigating apartment fire: By Jonathan Kealing; 05:09 p.m., April 22, 2008 Updated 05:10 p.m.; Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical continues investigating an apartment fire.
6News Now: Afternoon update: April 22, 2008; In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a fire forces the evacuation of the SouthPointe Apartments, and the forecast looks clear and mild overnight.
Woman found guilty of eluding police during chase: Trooper wanted to stop pickup truck following double fatality; By Mike Belt; April 22, 2008; A woman was found guilty Tuesday afternoon of four charges in connection with a police chase after a double fatality hit-and-run last year in Douglas County.
Lawrence schools technology director to retire: J-W Staff Report; April 22, 2008; The division director of technology, Michel Eltschinger, will retire after 28 years in Lawrence as a teacher, principal and district administrator.
Jurors hear opening arguments on two women’s rape allegations: By George Diepenbrock; April 22, 2008; Prosecutors are trying to prove a Douglas County man raped two women in separate incidents in 2005 and 2006, but the man’s attorney said the sex was consensual and the women had motives to accuse him.
Parkinson slams coal-plant supporters: By Scott Rothschild; April 22, 2008; As part of an Earth Day event, Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson today urged legislators to support Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ veto of a bill that would allow construction of two coal-fired power plants.
Double Take: ‘Good,’ ‘bad’ depend a lot on your personal perspective: By Dr. Wes Crenshaw & Julia Davidson; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; Dear Dr. Wes & Julia: Why is life so sucky? And why is it so awesome?
By the book: Department store helps teens avoid embarrassing prom problems; By Sarah Henning; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; Prom embarrassment comes in all shapes and sizes — the bad tux, monster zit or pit stains — but nothing is so bad as swinging through the door of the ladies room and coming face to face with a girl wearing your dress.
Summer Youth Theatre opens its doors to actors for summer productions: By Courtney Cooper - Special to the Journal-World; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; Calling all actors in fourth through 12th grades! Do you need something to do for the summer? Make sure that you can be at Lawrence Arts Center on Sunday.
Proper shoe fit all about spacing: The Washington Post; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; Check your children’s shoe fit frequently to avoid foot problems. Children’s feet often grow faster than parents expect, and tight shoes can lead to lasting foot problems.
Local documentary wins KC award: April 22, 2008 in print edition on C1; A film about a Lawrence man won the Best Documentary category in the annual Jubilee Film Festival in Kansas City.
Positive visit: Pope Benedict’s visit to the United States was inspiring to both Catholics and non-Catholics.; J-W Editorials; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; News coverage of the just-completed visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Washington, D.C., and New York City has been massive. Television coverage gave viewers an excellent view of the pope, his manner and presence, as well as the huge crowds of fellow Catholics showing their adoration and respect.
Retirement plans: Times change, and the Lawrence school district is right to look at new ways to fund teacher retirement benefits.; J-W Editorials; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; It only makes sense for the Lawrence school district to take another look at the retirement benefits it offers to its teachers.
BET founder is no champion of blacks: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; I bet Hillary Clinton wishes Bob Johnson would stop trying to help her.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; A Douglas County District Court jury acquitted a man who had been charged in the December death of a 2-year-old local boy.
City vehicles: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: Since the city is so short on money and the cost of fuel is out of sight, I would like to say to all of the city employees that have the privilege of taking a city-owned vehicle to home and work, you should have to use your own private vehicle and use your own fuel and save the city’s fuel for city business only.
Spending timeout: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: This note addresses Richard Heckler’s April 16 letter. Heckler certainly has a broad agenda — a bit hard to price at that.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for April 22, 1908: “The case of a New York man who went crazy because he was making money so fast he didn’t know what to do with it ought to be an awful warning to the wheat, corn and alfalfa barons of Kansas.”
Parade whiners: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A7; To the editor: If people don’t stop whining about the celebratory basketball parade, we might not get one the next time we win a national championship.
Sebelius signs machine gun bill: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B8; Kansans will be able to own machine guns, other fully automatic weapons, sawed-off shotguns and silencers starting July 1.
Army, Marines enlist more felons: By Lolita C. Baldor - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C8; Under pressure to meet combat needs, the Army and Marine Corps brought in significantly more recruits with felony convictions last year than in 2006, including some with manslaughter and sex crime convictions.
Study: Cutting emissions not expensive: By Renee Schoof - McClatchy Newspapers; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C8; Americans won’t pay huge new electricity and heating bills, unemployment won’t skyrocket and the U.S. economy won’t be damaged in the decades ahead if Congress passes legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study released Monday.
DNA taken from polygamists’ children to establish relationships: By Michelle Roberts - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C8; Using cotton swabs and cameras, lab technicians began taking DNA samples Monday from hundreds of children and mothers — many in long, pioneer-style dresses — in hopes of sorting out the tangled family relationships within the West Texas polygamist sect.
Hamas sends mixed messages on peace: By Karin Laub - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on C8; Former President Carter said Monday that the Islamic group Hamas was willing to accept the Jewish state as a “neighbor next door,” but the militants did not match their upbeat words with concrete steps to halt violence.
Abortion restrictions vetoed: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a bill Monday that would have imposed new restrictions on abortion providers and allowed lawsuits to block late-term procedures, arguing it could deny women lifesaving medical care.
Veto threatens $50M pharmacy plan: By Scott Rothschild; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Monday vetoed a provision that would have financed a $50 million expansion of the KU School of Pharmacy.
Pump patrol: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.34 at several locations.
Senior searches for elusive birds: Jayhawks harder to find years after parade; By Sophia Maines; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; In a symbolic farewell to his college years, Rick Phillips has embarked on a mission. He is tracking down every Jayhawk he can find.
Gasoline hits $3.50 a gallon: Record high comes as crude oil prices also spiking; By Adam Schreck - Associated Press Writer; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B7; Rising gasoline prices tightened the squeeze on drivers Monday, jumping for the first time to an average $3.50 a gallon at filling stations across the country with no sign of relief.
Don’t procrastinate when paying taxes: By Michelle Singletary; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B7; April 15 has passed, and you didn’t file your 2007 taxes. In fact, it’s been several years since you’ve filed a return. You’re scared. You’re not sure if you owe or were due a refund, but as the years go by, you just can’t seem to overcome inertia.
Commodities: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B7; Agriculture futures traded lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Yahoo financial results could sweeten deal: By Jessica Guynn - Los Angeles Times; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B7; Wall Street will tune in to the Internet version of “Let’s Make a Deal” today as Yahoo Inc. attempts to wrest a higher price from Microsoft Corp.
On the record: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical reported these fire calls
Scouts collect nearly 6,600 items in drive: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Boy Scouts from Lawrence and the surrounding area collected nearly 6,600 nonperishable food items Saturday in the 21st annual “Scouting for Food” drive.
Two jolts from Tasers subdue K-10 suspect: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Officers had to use Tasers to help arrest a suspect who led them on a short chase early Saturday morning in Eudora.
Horoscopes: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; Often you might question why people seem so obstinate this year. Could that be a reaction to your own determination?
People in the news: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; • Hawking theorizes on extraterrestrial life • Ebert hopes to attend namesake film fest • Moore endorses Obama • Shakira promotes British PM’s agenda • Hasselhoff has surgery; rehab rumor denied
Jury to hear case of sex assault, kidnapping: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; Opening statements are slated for this morning in the case of a man accused of raping two women inside his Douglas County apartment.
‘Car of the Future’ will need ad support: By Kevin McDonough; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B6; “Nova” (7 p.m., PBS, check local listings) invites Tom and Ray Magliozzi, better known as Click and Clack from NPR’s “Car Talk,” to explore various plans for the “Car of the Future.” John Lithgow narrates.
Extra officers to be on lookout for DUIs: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a saturation patrol Saturday.
Relay for Life captains to pick campsites: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; Captains of teams participating in the June 13 Relay for Life Douglas County can pick their teams’ campsites at a meeting Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A.
March for Babies to benefit research: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; March of Dimes will host its March for Babies fundraiser Saturday.
Cottonwood Classies set for April 28: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; Cottonwood Inc. will conduct its annual Cottonwood Classies ceremony from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Free State High School auditorium.
Clinton expected to win today, but race will be far from over: By Rick Pearson and John McCormick - Chicago Tribune; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Hillary Clinton, facing another must-win vote, this one in Pennsylvania, used images of Osama bin Laden and a nation at war on Monday to present a last-minute display of toughness and sharpen a contrast with Barack Obama, who spent the day telling voters he is better positioned to bring about change.
Heart tests urged in ADHD cases: Associated Press; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommended Monday.
Samsung chairman to resign in scandal: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; Embattled Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee said today he would step down from his post at the top of South Korea’s biggest conglomerate following his indictment on tax evasion charges.
Resolution targets pirates off Somalia: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; The United States and France are drafting a U.N. resolution that would allow countries to chase and arrest pirates off Somalia’s coast, responding to a spate of attacks including this week’s hijacking of a Spanish tuna boat, U.N. diplomats said Monday.
Parents sought help for bomb plot suspect: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; A Chesterfield teenager accused of plotting to bomb his high school is a straight-A student whose parents sought help from mental health experts when he slammed his head into a wall last week, authorities said Monday.
Proposal to raise fuel economy rules: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; The government today plans to release a proposal to raise fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks, putting the nation’s fleet on track to reach 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
4.0 aftershock follows Midwest earthquake: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A2; More aftershocks shook southern Illinois on Monday, three days after a magnitude 5.2 quake rattled nerves across the region.
Ryan Wood’s KU football notebook: By Ryan Wood; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B4; Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino expects his team’s defense to be good once again, after ranking in the top 15 nationally a season ago.
Veritas plays its youngsters: By Jason Elmquist; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B3; The entire Veritas Christian boys golf team was out of its element Monday at Lawrence Country Club. And rightfully so.
FSHS softball splits: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B3; Free State High’s softball team split two games at Shawnee Mission Northwest on Monday.
Famed Hogs coach to retire: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Arkansas track and field coach John McDonnell, who has led the Razorbacks to 42 national titles and 83 conference crowns, will retire at the end of the outdoor season, the school announced Monday.
Texas Tech pitcher out: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Texas Tech right-hander A.J. Ramos is out for the season due to a partial tear in a ligament in his right elbow.
Drake hires ASU assistant: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Arizona State assistant Mark Phelps was hired as Drake’s men’s basketball coach Monday, replacing Keno Davis.
Bucks’ Koufos to declare: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Ohio State freshman center Kosta Koufos will declare for the NBA Draft but will not sign immediately with an agent, the school said Monday.
Freshman leaving CU: April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Freshman Caleb Patterson is leaving the University of Colorado basketball team.
Kenyan wins 4th Boston Marathon: Ethiopian takes closest women’s victory in race history; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B2; Robert Cheruiyot is well-versed in the Boston Marathon course, with four victories in five trips from Hopkinton to the Back Bay.
Woodling: LHS, KU titles similar: By Chuck Woodling; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; They weren’t feted with a parade up and down Massachusetts Street. Tania Jackson didn’t make the cover of Sports Illustrated. Lawrence High girls state basketball championship paraphernalia isn’t flying off merchants’ shelves.
No huddle? No problem: Hurry-up offense gaining popularity; By Ryan Wood; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; If Kansas University’s offensive attack entertained you last football season, just wait. That no-huddle spread offense? Well … it’s spreading.
Fire from carbon spill closes road briefly: By Jesse Fray; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A4; A parking lot at Clinton Reservoir Water Treatment Plant looked like a large charcoal grill Monday after spilled carbon ignited.
Lawrence residents complete marathon: J-W Staff Reports; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Seven Lawrence residents completed the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Kids learn from creepy crawlers: By Lindsey Slater; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A5; Slimy. That’s how one local sixth-grader described his experience with worms at EARTH Field Day.
Students protest concealed carry ban: By Jonathan Kealing; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; If Eric Stein gets his way, students at Kansas University would be allowed to bring concealed weapons to campus — so long as they have the proper state permit.
2 plead guilty to selling stolen goods: By Sophia Maines; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Two men on Monday pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to selling stolen goods to Yellow House, 1904 Mass.
More charges filed in standoff case: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; The Douglas County district attorney has filed additional charges against a man involved in an eight-hour standoff with police earlier this month.
Man on motorcycle collides with deer: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; A Lawrence man was in fair condition Monday after a motorcycle-deer collision on Kansas Highway 32 east of Bonner Springs.
Search continues for missing canoeist: April 22, 2008 in print edition on A3; Crews continued their search Monday but did not find the 26-year-old De Soto man who fell into the Kansas River on Saturday when the canoe he was in capsized.
Collins undergoes surgery: By Gary Bedore; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Kansas University sophomore Sherron Collins, who was hindered by a bruised left knee the final weeks of the 2007-08 basketball season, had arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair cartilage damage in his knee.
Driver charged with leading police chase says she was ‘really scared’: By Mike Belt; April 22, 2008 in print edition on A1; A woman charged with leading a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper on a high-speed chase after a double fatality hit-and-run incident last year said she thought someone was trying to kill her.
Captain hurt, but FSHS rolls, 2-0: By Jesse Temple; April 22, 2008 in print edition on B1; Free State High’s Leah Williams dislikes watching her soccer team’s games from the sideline.

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