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Which area of work at KU do you think departing Chancellor Robert Hemenway will be remembered for most?

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Response	Percent
Athletics.		56%
Academics.		24%
KU’s medical advancement.		18%
Total	621

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Recreating home: Historic church building reopens after years of adversity: By Sarah Henning; June 27, 2009 in print edition on 1D; Janine Colter had been into the little building at 647 Maple St. more times than she could count — including a time when she couldn’t count.

Video: St. James AME Church

6:00 a.m.

Japanese visitors cook up tributes to sustainable agriculture: By Christine Metz; June 28, 2009 in print edition on 1B; At the Lawrence Farmers’ Market, a cluster of Japanese women cooked around a stove, which made Saturday’s blazing heat only hotter.

10:00 a.m.

Hemenway’s legacy: By Andy Hyland; June 28, 2009 in print edition on 1A; Observers say Kansas University’s 16th chancellor will be remembered for his contributions in medicine, athletics and academics.

Video: Hemenway’s serves last day as chancellor
Special coverage: Robert Hemenway’s career at KU

2:00 p.m.

Cycling event rides into town on July 4 weekend: By Chad Lawhorn; June 28, 2009 in print edition on 1B; Downtown Lawrence, buckle up and tighten that chin strap. A weekend of fireworks and fury is heading your way.

6:00 p.m.

State of poetry: Poet laureate position moves from one Lawrence writer to another: By Terry Rombeck; June 28, 2009 in print edition on 1D; “Are you packed to move out of the poet mansion?” Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg asks.

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Fehr’s legacy tarnished by steroids: By Larry Stone - The Seattle Times; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B2; It’s a familiar story in this jaded age of baseball: Superstar performer puts up staggering statistics, only to have his legacy tainted in the waning days of his career by the specter of steroids.
Brazil rallies past United States soccer, 3-2: June 28, 2009 in print edition on B2; Clint Dempsey sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place medals, unable to hide the pain and the disappointment any longer.
Saving green by going green: By Christine Metz; June 28, 2009; One Lawrence resident is finding that being kind to the earth can be kind to her pocketbook.
Sunday morning chase ends with vehicle crash: By Asher Fusco; 07:24 a.m., June 28, 2009 Updated 11:25 p.m. in print edition on A4; A 20-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Sunday morning on multiple charges after leading police on several vehicle pursuits and fleeing on foot. The man was arrested in the 500 block of Oklahoma after crashing his vehicle near the intersection of Kansas and Montana streets.
Make your own backyard fun: William Weir/The Hartford Courant; June 28, 2009; Now that summer is officially here, let us turn our attention to lawn games.
Club disturbance leads to arrests: By Asher Fusco; 12:00 a.m., June 28, 2009 Updated 11:37 p.m.; A 20-year-old Topeka man was arrested Sunday morning on charges of battery, disorderly conduct and interfering with duties of an officer.
Climate bill could cause energy revolution: If passed, legislation would affect lives in number of ways; By H. Josef Hebert - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A7; Congress has taken its first step toward an energy revolution, with the prospect of profound change for every household, business, industry and farm in the decades ahead.
Chavez to U.S. general: You’re a threat, not us: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A3; President Hugo Chavez says a U.S. general shouldn’t be raising concerns that Venezuela is buying arms, and the American commander is wrong to argue there isn’t a “conventional military threat in the region.”
Audit rocking Kansas higher ed: By Scott Rothschild; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A1; It was one of the strangest situations in Kansas politics in recent years, and that’s saying something.
Pirates roll past Royals, 6-2: The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; Delwyn Young waited a long time just to drive in a run. So getting four RBIs may have been worth the wait.
Welker, Cassel reunite at camp: Jeff Latzke; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C5; Now that they’re no longer teammates with the New England Patriots, receiver Wes Welker admits his friendship with Matt Cassel has changed.
Audit raises questions regarding Snyder: By Doug Tucker - Associated Press Sports Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C5; When people say Bill Snyder altered the landscape at Kansas State, it is literally true.
U.S. announces big shift in Afghanistan drug policy: By Nicole Winfield - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; The U.S. is shifting its strategy against Afghanistan’s drug trade, phasing out funding for opium eradication while boosting efforts to fight trafficking and promote alternate crops, the U.S. envoy for Afghanistan said Saturday.
Mortgages: June 28, 2009 in print edition on E1; The Douglas County register of deeds recorded 110 mortgages in the weekly period ended Monday.
Tuition commitment: Kansas higher education officials may have something to learn from a neighbor to the south.; J-W Editorials; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B6; The comparison may not be exact, but the contrasts between the way tuition matters were handled this year at Kansas University and Oklahoma University are worth noting.
Dogs showing up more often in weddings: By Linda Lombardi - For The Associated Press; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D4; Kaycee English considers her dog Bowser part of the family, so including him in her wedding was an obvious choice. Hadn’t she spent the year before her special day scouring Petfinder.com, wishing she could adopt a dog?
Obama struggles with Democratic inheritance: By David Shribman; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B7; Iraq and the economy are hard problems.
Amateur radio club participates in round-the-clock Field Day: By Asher Fusco; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A5; The Saturday night sky above Lawrence was clear, but it wasn’t empty.
Police make arrest in east Lawrence home invasion: By Asher Fusco; June 28, 2009; An 18-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday morning on charges of criminal trespassing and interfering with duties of an officer.
Prep standout Stephenson visits Cincinnati: J-W Staff Reports; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C3; New York high school basketball standout Lance Stephenson is on a recruiting trip to the University of Cincinnati this weekend, Zagsblog.net reports.
Hayes, Stowe lead Kansas track team: J-W Staff Reports; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C3; Keith Hayes placed fourth in the men’s 110-meter hurdles, and Rebeka Stowe qualified for the finals of the women’s 1,500 meters to lead Kansas University at the USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field.
Grizzlies wanted to trade for former Jayhawk Chalmers: J-W Staff Reports; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C3; The Memphis Grizzlies tried to acquire former Kansas University guard Mario Chalmers during Thursday’s NBA Draft, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Saturday.
Bombers’ ace shuts out Raiders: By Chuck Woodling; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C1; Jeff Cline may not be the next Nolan Ryan. Or Walter Johnson. Or Tom Seaver.
Court fight over singer’s kids looms: By Anthony McCartney - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A8; Given the secrecy surrounding Michael Jackson’s children throughout his life, it’s no surprise that there are lingering questions about who will care for them after his death. What is almost certain is this: Their fate will be decided in a courtroom, with several people possibly vying for custody.
Sophisticated weather satellite blasts off: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A7; A sophisticated new weather satellite rocketed into orbit Saturday, giving forecasters another powerful tool for tracking hurricanes and tornadoes.
Police: Day care was drug haven: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A3; Police shot and wounded an armed man during a brazen robbery attempt at a day care center that functioned as a drug haven, with a trove of marijuana and more than $100,000 in cash in its basement, authorities said Saturday.
Madoff ordered to forfeit $171 billion: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A3; Bernard Madoff would be stripped of all his possessions under a $171 billion forfeiture order handed down only days before prosecutors seek to put the disgraced financier away in prison for the rest of his life.
Hemenway’s legacy: Many goals achieved in 14 years; By Andy Hyland; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A1; Observers say Kansas University’s 16th chancellor will be remembered for his contributions in medicine, athletics and academics.
Supreme Court to decide final 3 cases, say goodbye to Souter: By Mark Sherman - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A3; A closely watched discrimination lawsuit by white firefighters who say they have unfairly been denied promotions is one of three remaining Supreme Court cases awaiting resolution Monday.
Iran pledges ‘crushing’ response to U.S.: By Michael Weissenstein - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A3; President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Saturday to make the U.S. regret its criticism of Iran’s postelection crackdown and said the “mask has been removed” from the Obama administration’s efforts to improve relations.
Thread of pain ran through Jackson’s career: By Jake Coyle - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A8; It was the last day of shooting for a Pepsi commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1984, and the only hiccup had been an argument between Michael Jackson and an ad executive over whether the young superstar would take off his sunglasses.
Jesse Jackson: Family wants 2nd autopsy: By Nekesa Mumbi Moody - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A8; Jackson’s family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of unanswered questions about how he died and the doctor who was with him, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday.
Protestant outlaws begin disarmament: By Shawn Pogatchnik - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A9; Northern Ireland achieved another important milestone in peacemaking Saturday as the territory’s two major Protestant paramilitary groups announced their first acts of disarmament — and pledged that their decades of slaughtering Catholic civilians were over for good.
Inmates in ‘Thriller’ video stage tribute: By Teresa Cerojano - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A9; The Filipino inmates who shot to global fame with a YouTube video of their “Thriller” dance swayed and stomped again Saturday in a behind-bars tribute to their idol, Michael Jackson.
Winners and losers emerge in wake of new climate bill: By Chris Kahn - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A1; In addition to raising energy prices, the climate legislation that’s winding through Congress would create a parallel financial system with a carbon-based currency.
Mark’s on the Move: Cycling enthusiasts prepare for the Tour of Lawrence races: By Mark Boyle; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B3; When a professional cyclist challenged me to a race, I had my doubts.
Cycling event rides into town on July 4 weekend: Inaugural Tour of Lawrence features 3 days of races; By Chad Lawhorn; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B1; Downtown Lawrence, buckle up and tighten that chin strap. A weekend of fireworks and fury is heading your way.
Japanese visitors cook up tributes to sustainable agriculture: By Christine Metz; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B1; At the Lawrence Farmers’ Market, a cluster of Japanese women cooked around a stove, which made Saturday’s blazing heat only hotter.
House move could delay lab: By Suzanne Gamboa - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B8; Construction of a massive lab in Kansas for research on foot-and-mouth and other diseases could slow down following a House decision to withhold money to build the facility.
Panel urges action on health care: By Christine Metz; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B1; Lee Ketzel, longtime Lawrence resident and League of Women Voters member, is frustrated with the current health care system.
Forums to explore homeless concerns, mental illness issues: By Shaun Hittle; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B5; Area homeless and mental health advocates will be host to four forums on mental illness and homelessness beginning Monday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Military officer helps counsel inmates: Associated Press; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B5; Sgt. 1st Class Aljournal “A.J.” Franklin believes every individual should be treated with dignity and encouraged to become better — even if that person is on death row at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.
Federal court reverses release in murder case: Convict’s bond revoked; By Shaun Hittle; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B3; Convicted murderer Floyd Bledsoe’s release from prison will be short-lived, as the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals last week reversed a September decision by a lower federal court granting his release from prison based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
Mo. pastor pleads guilty to molesting girl: June 28, 2009 in print edition on B8; A southwest Missouri pastor has pleaded guilty to felony child molestation and could be facing up to eight years in prison.
Ten KU football players to watch in preseason: By Tom Keegan; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C1; Golfers who walked instead of rode this past week nearly broke their arms patting themselves on the back for having the courage and toughness to gut out the heat and humidity.
Farmers’ Turnpike stretch to close July 6: June 28, 2009 in print edition on B2; Mother Nature apparently doesn’t want to steer drivers off the western stretch of the Farmers Turnpike just yet.
Wheel Genius: Road work this week: By Mark Fagan; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B4; Among major road projects scheduled in the area for the coming week:
University lifts 3-year ban on YouTube: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; Brigham Young University, the Mormon church school where students agree to live a chaste and virtuous life, has lifted its almost three-year policy of blocking access to YouTube.
Litter of lynx kittens heartens biologists: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; The discovery of 10 lynx kittens this spring marks the first newborns documented in Colorado since 2006, heartening biologists overseeing restoration of the mountain feline.
Getting a leg up: Jayhawks punter Rojas spends time studying returners; By Dugan Arnett; June 28, 2009 in print edition on C1; Often lost in the enduring images that come to mind when recalling the Kansas University football team’s 40-37 victory over Missouri in the 2008 Border War — the sky spitting snowflakes, KU quarterback Todd Reesing’s game-winning lob to receiver Kerry Meier with less than a minute to go — is the scene of a frustrated and dejected Jeremy Maclin making his way from the field after another unsuccessful punt return.
Poll: Americans want Sotomayor on Court: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; A sizable majority of Americans want the Senate to confirm Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, and most call her “about right” ideologically, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Coughlin claims bonus: The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; Jeg Coughlin beat Greg Anderson to win the K&N Horsepower Challenge.
Pastor welcomes guns and their owners to church: By Dylan T. Lovan - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; For one day, at least, it was OK to pack heat in church.
Hornaday wins again: Leader dominates second straight race; The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; Camping World Truck Series points leader Ron Hornaday dominated his second straight race.
N.H. track tough for repeats: The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; In the last four years, there have been no repeat winners in Sprint Cup racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Busch holds off Logano: The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; After two straight runner-up finishes, Kyle Busch won the Camping World 200.
GOP: Where are the jobs from fed spending?: June 28, 2009 in print edition on A2; Republicans concerned about the Obama administration’s big spending on economic stimulus, energy and health care are asking, “Where are the jobs?”
Dixon gets 19th win: The Associated Press; June 28, 2009; Scott Dixon picked up his record-tying 19th IndyCar Series victory.
Bankruptcies: June 28, 2009 in print edition on E1; Douglas County residents or businesses filing for bankruptcy protection during the week ended Thursday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Kansas.
Consumer sentiment increases in June: June 28, 2009 in print edition on E1; U.S. consumer sentiment rose in June on improved views of current conditions, but overall it remained at relatively low levels, according to a survey released Friday by the University of Michigan and Reuters.
Catering to a new market: Wal-Mart aims to keep the bigger spenders it has won over during the recession; By Anne D’Innocenzio - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on E1; The recession steered a new type of customer to Wal-Mart — deeper in the pockets and suddenly looking for bargains. Now the world’s largest retailer has to figure out how to keep that customer when the economy recovers.
Electric fire at Target prompts evacuation: By Christine Metz; June 28, 2009; Customers evacuated Target on Saturday afternoon after a small electric fire broke out in a freezer.
Did toxic chemical in Iraq cause G.I.’s illnesses?: By Sharon Cohen - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on E10; Larry Roberta’s every breath is a painful reminder of his time in Iraq. He can’t walk a block without gasping for air.
Spas will signal when consumers are back: By Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on E10; Dayne Morris eats out less, cooks at home more. He hunts for online bargains and shops at discount stores.
Unlike Sanford, most govs easy to find: By Russ Bynum - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on E10; Texas Gov. Rick Perry was raising money at campaign headquarters when an Associated Press reporter called his press staff to ask what he was doing.
‘Fix’ may make health care worse: By George Will; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B7; “In the beginning,” says a character in a Peter De Vries novel, “the earth was without form and void.
Writer seeks help identifying demons: By Leonard Pitts Jr.; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B6; To Manifested Glory Ministries of Bridgeport, Conn.: Perhaps you wouldn’t mind telling me what a “homosexual demon” looks like.
Twitter in Iran not quite a revolution: By Ellen Goodman; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B6; From time to time, a message pops into my e-mail announcing that someone is “Following You On Twitter.”
Horoscopes: June 28, 2009 in print edition on D5; For Sunday, June 28: This year, you might be more observant of your communication style. Be aware that you can smile and say “no,” giving contradictory messages. Recognize the many levels of communication. If you are having difficulty, take a class or seminar. Certainly, your style will change, and others will receive your message clearly. If you are single, wait a full year before deciding that this person is the one. There might be some dark, hidden recesses. If you are attached, curb control games and power plays, as both of you can only get hurt. The only way to win is not to play.
Obama taking risk showing flexibility on health care: By David Espo - Associated Press Writer; June 28, 2009 in print edition on A10; The reversals, hints of concessions and politically dicey proposals on health care are piling up for President Barack Obama, whose appeal for bipartisan legislation carries risk with no guarantee of reward.
Behind the lens: Take your best Fourth of July photos: By Mike Yoder; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D1; The Fourth of July is this Saturday, so I want to provide a few tips on shooting fireworks displays.
Poet’s showcase: June 28, 2009 in print edition on D3; ‘A Stranger In My Garden,’ by Betty Laird
Paper cuts: Michael Connelly’s new thriller evokes major turmoil facing a troubled industry: By Bob Thompson - The Washington Post; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D3; When Michael Connelly decided to set his 20th crime novel, “The Scarecrow,” amid the wreckage of the American newspaper industry, he didn’t know how much grief he was letting himself in for.
Unusual perennials: These interesting plants are well-adapted for Kansas weather: By Jennifer Smith; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D8; Seeing some interesting and unusual plants on the recent garden tours has led me to wandering around our local garden centers again.
Boomer Girl Diary: Late pop icons all took their own victory tour: By Cathy Hamilton; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D1; It was a bad week for baby boomers, as we lost three pop culture icons in four days.
Free State grad named 2008-2009 ArtStar: By Terry Rombeck; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D1; For someone whose primary medium is 2-D visual art, Hannah Lodwick sure did a lot in the world of music this year.
State of poetry: Poet laureate position moves from one Lawrence writer to another: By Terry Rombeck; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D1; “Are you packed to move out of the poet mansion?” Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg asks.
Sometimes antique’s function remains mystery: By Terry Kovel; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D8; Several museums have “What is it?” exhibits that display unusual items in the hope that someone will recognize a rarely used specialized tool or a pot for an ethnic dish unfamiliar to us today.
Fred the cat and others have long wait at Humane Society: By Sue Novak; June 28, 2009 in print edition on D4; Someone at the Lawrence Humane Society has been on my mind a lot lately. If you go back to the Cat Adopt room at the shelter and poke around in the kennels, you’ll find him. His name is Fred. He’s a black shorthair cat with one tiny white spot on his chest and one white back toe.
Cubs’ treatment of Bradley baffling: By Phil Rogers - Chicago Tribune; June 28, 2009 in print edition on B2; Strange team, the 2009 Cubs. In the visiting clubhouse at Wrigley Field, Derrek Lee declared Friday to be “a good day” because of a “big win for us” over the White Sox. Carlos Marmol shrugged his shoulders mightily. And Alfonso Soriano shook off a three-strikeout day that was made worse when he lost a pop fly in the sun. Hey, hey, back to .500.
American Oudin shocks Jankovic: June 28, 2009 in print edition on C2; When 17-year-old American Melanie Oudin concluded the biggest match of her life Saturday at Wimbledon, she had trouble finding the exit on cozy Court 3.

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