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What effect will Bill Self's involvement in an effort to improve Lawrence's athletic and wellness facilities have on getting a project done?

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Some effect.
 
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6:00 a.m.
A new entrance to the Kansas University campus will soon be under construction near 13th Street and Oread Avenue, near the Adams Alumni Center. This view from the seventh floor of Fraser Hall shows Jayhawk Boulevard at center with Dyche Hall at left in foreground and Spooner Hall at right. Downtown Lawrence is visible just below the horizon at right. Strategic plan charts course to 2015
By Jonathan Kealing
May 13, 2008 in print edition on 3A
By 2015, Kansas University would like all incoming students to have high-quality academic backgrounds, be active in extracurriculars and have a focus on community service. The university would like all graduates to meet certain benchmarks, such as having an interest and capacity for research, being aware of global issues and diversity, and exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8:00 a.m.
Field work ahead
By George Diepenbrock
May 14, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Both sides say it’s a chance to meet two major needs — more athletic venues in Lawrence and a campus to promote child wellness. Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self’s Assists Foundation and the Lawrence school district have had early talks about developing a sports complex.
12:00 p.m.
House Speaker Melvin Neufeld on Wednesday declared there would be no attempt to override Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ veto of legislation that would have authorized construction of two coal-fired power plants. Is another coal plant ‘Hail Mary’ in store?
By Scott Rothschild
May 14, 2008 in print edition on 1A
Will there be another “Hail Mary” attempt to get approval of the coal-burning plants project in southwest Kansas? Opponents and supporters of the project said Tuesday that it’s possible. “It’s not totally, totally over yet,” Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson said.
4:00 p.m.
Watermelon adds natural sweetness to lemonade. Lemon aids
By Holly Ramer - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on 1C
After nearly a decade in the lemonade business, Josh Thomas is looking forward to handing off some of his responsibilities to a successor. But he’ll probably wait until his brother turns 4, the same age he was when he opened his award-winning stand.

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6News video: Man shot in west Lawrence
May 14, 2008
Lawrence police work to piece together details of an early-morning shooting in west Lawrence.
6News video: Students rally to clean Potter Lake
By Jesse Fray
May 14, 2008
Students say Potter Lake is nasty, smelly, and unattractive. The lake sits at the center of KU's campus. Students are rallying together to help clean it up.
6News video: Health policy leader fighting for statewide smoking ban
May 14, 2008
The state's chief health policy leader isn't giving up on her fight for a statewide smoking ban.
6News video: Rape trial enters third day
May 14, 2008
Science takes center stage as trial for an accused serial rapist enters its third day.
6News video: School district honors retirees
May 14, 2008
The school district honors more than 35 retirees who - combined - have served more than 750 years in Lawrence schools.
6News video: Fans flock to downtown Lawrence for Wilco concert
May 14, 2008
Music fans from far and wide flock to downtown Lawrence for a unique outdoor concert tonight.
6News video: Vintage Players travel to local elementary schools
By Lindsey Slater
May 14, 2008
A group of Lawrence seniors bridge a generation and literary gap through fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
6News video: Outdoor Aquatics Center set to open May 24
May 14, 2008
It's a sure sign that Spring is about to give way to summer - city crews began filling the Outdoor Aquatics Center today.
6News video: World Harmony Run makes its way to Lawrence
May 14, 2008
It's a four-month trek that covers 10,000 miles nationwide, and this afternoon the World Harmony Run made its way to Lawrence.
6Sports video: KU seniors hit the hardwood with Romary, Keegan on the sidelines
May 14, 2008
Russell Robinson, Sasha Kaun, and Darnell Jackson on the same basketball court with Kevin Romary and Tom Keegan? It may not make much sense, but those KU basketball National Champions hooped it up with the World Company's sports media giants tonight at Lawrence High School.
6Sports video: LHS baseball team drops Washburn Rural in 6A Regionals
May 14, 2008
The Lawrence High Lion baseball team defeated the Washburn Rural Junior Blues by a final score of 9-1.
6Sports video: Piper baseball season over after loss
May 14, 2008
The Piper Pirates baseball season is over after an 11-7 loss to the Bishop Ward Cyclones.
6Sports video: Tonganoxie softball season finished
May 14, 2008
The Tonganoxie softball season is over after a 6-5 loss to the Santa Fe Trail Chargers.
6Sports video: Free State baseball team ready for Thursday’s action
May 14, 2008
The top-seeded Free State High baseball team will try to punch its ticket to state on Thursday.
LHS baseball state-bound
By Jason Elmquist
04:59 p.m., May 14, 2008 Updated 09:11 p.m.
The Lawrence High baseball team is going to state. Lawrence defeated Washburn Rural, 9-1, on Wednesday night at Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association park in the second round of regionals.
Regents direct universities to undertake background checks on new employees
Policy change takes effect in September
By Jonathan Kealing
May 14, 2008
The Kansas Board of Regents Wednesday afternoon directed all six state universities to implement background checks of new employees by September.
Man injured in early-morning shooting
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008
According to police, a Lawrence man in his 30s was shot early Wednesday morning near the intersection of Sixth Street and Kasold Drive.
Protection One Inc.’s revenues, losses increase
By Mark Fagan
May 14, 2008
Protection One Inc., a national electronic-security company based in Lawrence, recorded both higher revenues and increased losses during the first quarter, changes the company said were attributable largely to results from a merger.
An Obama-Clinton ticket?
History shows, stranger things have happened
By Dick Polman - The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A11
Obama-Clinton. Don’t rule it out. I’m aware that the Democratic “dream team” scenario is widely scorned by the practitioners of conventional wisdom. But now that Barack Obama has attained the status of near-presumptive nominee, I wouldn’t be shocked to hear a growing clamor for a shotgun marriage, forged for the good of the party.
UN must ease aid barriers in Myanmar
By Trudy Rubin
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
What do you do when the world is lined up to help over a million desperate people hit by a cyclone, and Myanmar’s hard-line junta blocks that help?
US should look within for energy solutions
By Cal Thomas
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
With gas prices topping $4 a gallon in some regions of the country, now may not be the best time to say something positive about “big oil,” but here goes anyway.
Enticing plan
The Lawrence school district is attacking its athletic facility needs with a practical short-term plan and an ambitious long-range goal.
J-W Editorials
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
The plan outlined this week by Lawrence Schools Superintendent Randy Weseman is a reasonable strategy to address immediate high school athletic facility needs and set the stage for the long-range possibility of a districtwide sports facility.
Old Home Town - 25 years ago
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
Douglas County was gearing up for a May 30 official reopening of Lone Star Lake for recreational use — the first open season in three years at the lake 14 miles southwest of Lawrence.
Old Home Town - 40 years ago
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
Work was due to begin soon on the new Lawrence municipal swimming pool in Central Park.
Old Home Town - 100 years ago
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A10
From the Lawrence Daily World for May 14, 1908: “Efforts of local ministers to assist in setting up a Law and Order League moved along last night as three ministers were named to help organize the project.
Horoscopes
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B10
Often, sudden events and unexpected developments force you to take another look. You frequently could reverse course, surprising even yourself. If you are single, you could meet someone very special through your work or public commitments.
People in the news
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B10
• Spears accident caught on video • LaBeouf: Drinking, shopping don’t mix • Rapper sentenced to 8 years in prison • Barrymore pursues hit-and-run driver
‘Adirondacks’ visits US’ largest park
By Kevin McDonough
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B10
A sure sign of summer, or at least summer programming, arrives with “The Adirondacks” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings), a two-hour meditation on the largest park in the lower 48 states, presented in high definition where available.
Rules issued by Bush administration limit consumer lawsuits
By Pete Yost - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on C10
Faced with an unfriendly Congress, the Bush administration has found another, quieter way to make it more difficult for consumers to sue businesses over faulty products. It’s rewriting the bureaucratic rulebook.
‘Extreme’ choices for your next computer
By Consumer Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B11
If there’s a phrase that characterizes the latest crop of desktops and laptops, it’s “going to extremes.” Consumer Reports recently tested the thinnest, smallest and largest laptops it has ever tested, along with laptops and desktops of unprecedented processing speed.
Longtime broker takes job in Prairie Village
By Mark Fagan
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B11
Mark Buhler, a longtime leader in Lawrence’s real estate community, former Douglas County commissioner and onetime state senator, this week started work in Johnson County.
Commodities
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B11
Agriculture futures traded mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for July delivery fell 9.75 cents to $7.9575 a bushel; July corn fell 7.5 cents to $6.0725; July oats rose 1 cents to $4.11; July soybeans gained 37 cents to $13.795.
Myanmar aid distribution blocked
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A9
Police barred foreign aid workers from reaching cyclone survivors in hard-hit areas Tuesday, while emergency food shipments backed up at the main airport for Myanmar’s biggest city.
Nutrition labels on pet food sought
By Queenie Wong - McClatchy Newspapers
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A9
Future pet food labels that indicate the number of calories per serving could help obese animals shed the extra pounds, a veterinarians’ association recommended to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
Vatican: It’s OK to believe in aliens
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A9
Believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God, the Vatican’s chief astronomer said in an interview published Tuesday.
‘Jayni’s Kitchen’ serves up taste of california
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on C1
Join “Jayni’s Kitchen” this week for “California: Berkeley and Beyond.”
Slow food movement honors local traditions
By Susan Krumm
May 14, 2008 in print edition on C1
According to Kathy Walsten, a nutrition educator in the Department of Human Nutrition at Kansas State University, slow food aims to be everything fast food is not. It’s slow in the making and the eating, and it’s fresh, not processed.
Lemon aids
New ingredients perk up summer favorite
By Holly Ramer - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on C1
After nearly a decade in the lemonade business, Josh Thomas is looking forward to handing off some of his responsibilities to a successor. But he’ll probably wait until his brother turns 4, the same age he was when he opened his award-winning stand.
Pump patrol
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $3.65 at several locations.
District recognizes veteran teachers
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A3
The Lawrence school board this week recognized teachers who have served a quarter-century in the profession.
Commission to hear annexation request
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A3
A developer’s request for annexation into the city of Lawrence goes before the Douglas County Commission tonight.
Economic anxiety highest since 1981
By Jon Cohen and Steven Mufson - The Washington Post
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A6
Nearly seven in 10 Americans are worried about maintaining their standard of living, as concern has spiked higher in just the past five months, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Leaders warn of mail scam
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B12
Douglas and Leavenworth county residents are urged to be alert for a company selling documents that can be obtained for only a few dollars in the register of deeds office.
KU student dies of ‘acute illness’
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
Christopher Wempe, a 20-year-old Kansas University student in the School of Engineering, died Monday in Lincoln, Neb.
Victim testifies about sexual assault
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
Another woman took the stand Tuesday in Douglas County District Court and described a sexual assault that occurred more than a decade ago.
Change in pact to ease potential affiliations
By Jonathan Kealing
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
The Kansas University Hospital Authority board endorsed a technical alteration to its affiliation agreement with KU Medical Center and KU Physicians Inc. in order to advance discussions on the planned Cancer Partners Advisory Board.
On the record
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A4
A 19-year-old Lawrence man reported $1,430 of video game equipment stolen May 5 from the 800 block of Missouri Street. Items reported stolen include an Xbox 360 Elite, Nintendo Wii and numerous Xbox and Wii games.
Lanes of I-435 in KC area to be closed
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A4
Weather permitting, all eastbound lanes of Interstate 435 at the U.S. Highway 69 interchange in Overland Park will close during overnight hours from Friday through Sunday for bridge construction work, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Study: More than half in US on chronic medication
By Linda A. Johnson - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A7
For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.
Votes on oil supply are symbolic
By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A7
Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to challenge President Bush to temporarily halt the daily shipment of thousands of barrels of oil into the government’s emergency reserve.
Clinton trounces Obama in W.Va.
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A7
Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.
China deploys troops, resources to earthquake-shattered areas
By Audra Ang - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
Soldiers hiking over landslide-blocked roads reached the epicenter of China’s devastating earthquake Tuesday, pulling bodies and a few survivors from collapsed buildings. The death toll of more than 12,000 was certain to rise as the buried were found.
Panda preserves reportedly safe
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
All the pandas at the world’s most famous panda preserve were reported safe late Tuesday, more than a day after China’s worst earthquake in three decades closed off the remote, mountainous area.
Rebuilding unlikely in tornado-ravaged town
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
No government money will be awarded for rebuilding any of the 114 homes leveled by a deadly tornado that tore through one of the nation’s most polluted areas, state and federal officials said Tuesday on a tour of the region.
Arsonists sought in wildfire outbreak
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
Investigators searched Tuesday for one or more arsonists behind a string of stubborn wildfires that have destroyed at least 40 homes on Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Median home prices drop in many cities
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
Median home prices fell in two-thirds of the cities surveyed during the first three months of this year while sales declined in 46 states compared with a year ago, according to the latest report highlighting the depth of the nation’s housing woes.
Bombs kill 80 in western city
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A2
A series of bombs exploded across the ancient city of Jaipur on Tuesday, killing at least 80 people and transforming busy markets, a jewelry bazaar and a Hindu temple into scenes of carnage.
Teen exercise protects against breast cancer
By Lauran Neergaard - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years — starting as young as age 12 — can help protect girls from breast cancer when they’re grown.
Clinton sees biggest boost in net worth
By Greg Gordon - McClatchy Newspapers
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Propelled by her husband’s post-White House earnings, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s average net worth soared from red ink to $30.7 million between 2000 and 2006, the fastest financial climb among members of Congress who arrived without assets, a watchdog group reported Tuesday.
Is another coal plant ‘Hail Mary’ in store?
By Scott Rothschild
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Will there be another “Hail Mary” attempt to get approval of the coal-burning plants project in southwest Kansas? Opponents and supporters of the project said Tuesday that it’s possible. “It’s not totally, totally over yet,” Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson said.
NBA Roundup: Detroit clinches series
New Orleans crushes San Antonio
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B3
The Detroit Pistons missed 64 percent of their shots and had a rookie filling in for an All-Star at point guard. It didn’t matter.
Knicks introduce D’Antoni
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B2
The New York Knicks introduced Mike D’Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.
Commentary: Sox shouldn’t take back seat to Cubs
By Mike Downey - Chicago Tribune
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B2
As of Monday morning the White Sox were only a game out of first place. Was all of Chicago excited? No.
Goodell: Spygate matter closed
NFL commissioner meets with ex-Pats video assistant
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B2
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh disclosed no new rules violations in the Spygate scandal during his meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or in the tapes that the league released Tuesday.
Doctors back Ditka group
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B2
Mike Ditka gained some important support in his bid to help players who are now ailing in retirement.
American League Roundup: Rays take top spot in East
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B4
Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, giving Tampa Bay a victory over the New York Yankees and sending the Rays into first place in the AL East.
National League Roundup: Mets’ Maine stymies Nationals
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B4
Ryan Church homered, doubled and drove in four runs against his former team, and John Maine pitched six sharp innings to lead New York over Washington.
Bonds re-indicted
By Paul Elias - Associated Press Writer
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B5
Barry Bonds was charged in a new indictment Tuesday with 15 felony counts alleging he lied to a grand jury when he denied knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs and that he hampered the federal government’s doping investigation.
High school sports notebook
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B7
Lawrence High boys basketball center John Schneider has signed a letter of intent with Barton County Community College.
Firebirds, Lions happy to avoid awkward regional showdown
By Matt Tait
May 14, 2008
The wounds from last year’s regional championship loss are still fresh in the minds of the Free State High baseball players.
Tough as nails
Many on bubble in Big 12 before conference tourney
By Eric Sorrentino
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B7
The importance of the regular season, compared to the postseason, seems to vary within each sport. With football, for instance, it can be argued no other sport places as much importance on the regular season. To even have a shot at a conference title and/or BCS berth, teams typically have a margin of error of one loss.
Field work ahead
School, foundation leaders plan ways to build ‘win-win’ city sports complex
By George Diepenbrock
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A1
Both sides say it’s a chance to meet two major needs — more athletic venues in Lawrence and a campus to promote child wellness. Kansas University basketball coach Bill Self’s Assists Foundation and the Lawrence school district have had early talks about developing a sports complex.
Students rally after thief takes donations
Veritas community raises $1,700 to aid overseas youth
By Mark Boyle
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A3
Annette Tiegreen says her second-graders are excited to help out other children around the world, namely those enslaved in Thailand.
YMCA may open branch in city
By Mark Fagan
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B11
The YMCA is looking into the possibility of opening a fitness storefront or full-scale community center in Lawrence. Such considerations are in their “infancy,” said Rob Sauve, vice president for facilities and property management at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
Fire-eaters could heat up downtown
Street performers would congregate during proposed Busker Fest 2008
By Chad Lawhorn
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A3
You thought the mid-August weekend when Kansas University students returned to Lawrence was crazy enough. Just imagine what it will be like when you add fire-eaters. It looks like there will be no need to imagine.
LHS baseball moved
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B6
The Lawrence High School baseball regional game scheduled for 2 p.m. today against Manhattan has been moved from Washburn University to the Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association park in Topeka.
Gary Bedore’s KU basketball notebook
By Gary Bedore
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B6
Kansas University coach Bill Self and Tennessee’s Pat Summitt tonight will receive the Winged Foot Award at the New York Athletic Club.
KU’s Lee accepts coaching position
Ex-Jayhawk heading to Gardner-Webb
By Gary Bedore
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B1
Michael Lee has landed his first full-time NCAA Div. I men’s basketball assistant coaching position at the age of 25. Lee, a former Kansas University guard who worked as graduate student manager this past season for the national champion Jayhawks, on Tuesday was hired as assistant at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C.
Guillen’s two RBIs lift K.C.
Outfielder starting to turn corner, teammates say
Associated Press
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B1
Jose Guillen has turned jeers into cheers. He was booed after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to drop his average to .165 on May 5. Since then, Guillen has put together a five-game hitting streak, going 10-for-18, with five doubles, to raise his average to .216.
Kansas University’s seniors will have one more hometown go-round
By Tom Keegan
May 14, 2008 in print edition on B1
These days, two groups of basketball players dominate the brains of obsessed fans of Kansas University hoops.
Stoplight at Wal-Mart entrance approved
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting unanimously agreed to move ahead on plans to install a traffic signal at Sixth Street and Congressional Drive.
City, KU to discuss merging bus system
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
Mayor Mike Dever and other city leaders are scheduled to meet with Kansas University leaders today to discuss the feasibility of operating a merged public transit system.
New Urbanism zoning wins 1st approval
J-W Staff Reports
May 14, 2008 in print edition on A5
A new type of development option will soon be available in Lawrence.
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