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What grade would you give the Kansas University community, including university and city police, when it comes to handling student drinking?

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Response	Percent
F		27%
D		23%
C		20%
B		10%
A		7%
Not sure		6%
Incomplete		4%
Total	818

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Oscar night: Academy Awards offer Lawrence movie fans an excuse to stage year’s most anticipated party: By Jon Niccum; March 5, 2010 in print edition on 1C; For some, watching the Super Bowl or the Olympics or even the presidential election pales in comparison. That’s because the Academy Awards are still the ultimate touchstone for drama and glamour, sentiment and lunacy…

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New heart pumps new life into 49-year-old: By Janet Reid; March 8, 2010 in print edition on 1A; On Valentine’s Day, while you may have been munching on candy hearts or your kids may have been cutting hearts out of red paper, Lawrence resident Chuck Chapman had a new heart beating inside his chest.

Video: Local man gets new lease on life

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Prairie fires create a heated debate: By Scott Rothschild; March 8, 2010 in print edition on 1A; The annual torching of the Flint Hills has ranchers and environmentalists at odds, with government officials caught in between.

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The more the merrier: A college student joins community of North Lawrence retailers: By Tom King; March 8, 2010; In North Lawrence, you’re both in and out of town. The river is a powerful psychological divide. North Lawrence feels like frontier country, a place far removed from the bustle across the river…

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Bake sales: Startup Atomic Bakery offers treats in not so yummy economy: By Gavon Laessig; March 8, 2010; Economists, analysts and investors have struggled to find a solution to the economic turmoil of the last few years. Gold? Too volatile. Oil? Too dangerous. Cupcakes? Too … delicious?

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KU athletics director places Williams Fund official on administrative leave: By Mark Fagan; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; A point man for helping Williams Fund donors connect with Kansas Athletics Inc. — including access to postseason basketball tickets — has been placed on administrative leave by Athletics Director Lew Perkins.
KU’s Collins, Aldrich selected to AP’s All-Big 12 first team: J-W Staff Reports; 05:18 p.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins, who were named to the Big 12 coaches’ first-team all-conference squad Sunday, were honored in the same way by conference media members Monday.
New Orleans housing project shows promise: Leonard Pitts Jr.; March 8, 2010; Warren Buffett leads a troop of officials, reporters and a guy with a boom mike into the just-finished new apartment. Five years ago, after the levees failed, this area was 10 feet under water. Now, on this bitterly cold morning early in March, it is a construction zone ringed by chain-link fences, and one of the richest men in America wanders around what will eventually be some family’s home. Model furnishings have been placed just so. The smell of new is still in the rooms.
KU’s McCray, Davis earn All-Big 12 recognition: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B1; Danielle McCray earned second-team All-Big 12 honors despite missing more than half of the conference basketball season due to a knee injury.
Shamrock Shuffle Results: March 8, 2010; Results from Saturday’s Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Next week is deadline for filing personal property assessment forms with county: By Mark Fagan; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A4; Owners of personal property have until 5 p.m. Monday to return assessment forms to the Douglas County Appraiser’s Office.
Some downtown Lawrence merchants want 15-minute parking meters to facilitate ‘quick business’: By Chad Lawhorn; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; If a group of downtown merchants has its way, there soon may be a new twist to the parking meter system on Massachusetts Street.
Douglas County Community Foundation doles out $124K to nonprofits: By Karrey Britt; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A4; The Douglas County Community Foundation announced Monday the recipients of $124,000 in grants. Thirty-one nonprofit organizations received money for health, human service and educational projects. Grants ranged from $10,080 to $1,364. The Foundation gave away $24,000 more than last year, or 10 percent, but the number of applications was up 20 percent.
Self: KU assistant coach Dooley has not been offered East Carolina job: By Gary Bedore; March 8, 2010; A Foxsports.com report that Kansas University basketball assistant Joe Dooley has been offered the head coaching job at East Carolina apparently is incorrect.
Kansans urged to prepare for severe weather: By Brenna Hawley; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; March 8-12 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas, and residents are being asked to prepare not only for the upcoming tornado season but also for other severe weather such as flash floods and thunderstorms.
KU back to No. 1 in both polls: J-W Staff Reports; 01:19 p.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 01:32 p.m. in print edition on B4; After posting victories over Kansas State and Missouri last week, the Kansas men’s basketball team moved back into the top spot in both national rankings after previous No. 1 Syracuse fell to Louisville on Sunday.
Senate considering bill to allow victims of child pornography to sue for damages: Associated Press; March 8, 2010; A Kansas Senate committee is considering a bill allowing victims to sue producers, promoters and users of child pornography.
Statehouse Live: Insurance proposal considered by committee: By Scott Rothschild; 11:38 a.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 01:18 p.m.; State Rep. Arlen Siegfreid, R-Olathe, said he proposed House Bill 2682 because many small businesses are dropping their group policies because the price is too high and businesses are trying to reduce expenses in the current struggling economy.
Statewide tornado drill pushed back to Thursday: By Jonathan Kealing; 11:30 a.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 03:00 p.m.; Citing the threat of actual severe weather Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Kansas has canceled the statewide tornado drill scheduled for that day.
Bowersock operators to speak at North Lawrence Improvement Association meeting Monday night: March 8, 2010; Stephen Hill and Sarah Hill-Nelson of the Bowersock Mills and Power Co. will be the guest speakers at Monday night’s meeting of the North Lawrence Improvement Association.
Kansas ready to pass out grants so local governments can improve energy efficiency: Associated Press; March 8, 2010; Kansas will award $3 million in grants to cities and counties so that they can make their public buildings more energy efficient.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up case relating to Fred Phelps’ soldier funeral protests: Associated Press; 09:47 a.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 02:38 p.m. in print edition on A1; The Supreme Court is entering an emotionally charged dispute between the grieving father of a Marine who died in Iraq and the anti-gay protesters who picket military funerals with inflammatory messages like “Thank God for dead soldiers.”
The more the merrier: A college student joins community of North Lawrence retailers: By Tom King; March 8, 2010; In North Lawrence, you’re both in and out of town. The river is a powerful psychological divide. North Lawrence feels like frontier country, a place far removed from the bustle across the river…
Fashion show at Teller’s benefit for Haitians: By Caitlin Donnelly; March 8, 2010; Lawrence’s fashion community has joined the effort to raise money for Haiti’s earthquake victims. Local businesses and community members gathered March 1 for the Spring Home and Garden Fashion Show, drawing a crowd of more than 200 to Teller’s…
Bake sales: Startup Atomic Bakery offers treats in not so yummy economy: By Gavon Laessig; March 8, 2010; Economists, analysts and investors have struggled to find a solution to the economic turmoil of the last few years. Gold? Too volatile. Oil? Too dangerous. Cupcakes? Too … delicious?
Weather finally cooperates on school grand opening: By Lindsey Slater; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; Students missed the first bell at the brand-new Basehor Intermediate School, but that’s because the first few days they were supposed to be there, snow canceled school.
Recycled Christmas trees make a nice gift to wildlife: By Laura Erdall - Special to the Journal-World; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; If you recycled your Christmas tree with the city of Lawrence this winter, chances are your tree is helping provide cover for deer, rabbits and other wildlife.
Pump patrol: Staff reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; The Journal-World found gas prices as low as $2.65 at several stations.
Online database can crack missing person cases — if used: By Steve Karnowski - Associated Press Writer; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; A new online database promises to crack some of the nation’s 100,000 missing persons cases and provide answers to desperate families, but only a fraction of law enforcement agencies are using it.
U.S.-born al-Qaida spokesman detained in Pakistan, sources say: By Ashraf Khan - Associated Press Writer; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; Two Pakistani officers and a government official said Sunday that an American charged with treason for working with al-Qaida had been captured, a development that could deliver another significant blow in the U.S.-led battle against the terror network.
Voters: Abused animals don’t need lawyers: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; The result was emphatic: Swiss voters don’t think abused animals need to have their own lawyers.
Earthquake strikes eastern province: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; A strong earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6, hit eastern Turkey Monday, killing at least 38 people, an official said.
Researchers: AIDS virus can hide in bones: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease.
New heart pumps new life into 49-year-old: By Janet Reid; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A1; On Valentine’s Day, while you may have been munching on candy hearts or your kids may have been cutting hearts out of red paper, Lawrence resident Chuck Chapman had a new heart beating inside his chest.
Gill settling in: New Jayhawks coach making himself at home; By Matt Tait; 12:00 a.m., March 8, 2010 Updated 08:45 a.m. in print edition on B1; Kansas University football coach Turner Gill wants you to know two things about his first few months in Lawrence. First, his new town does not yet feel like home.
Soothing spa treatments, hot nightlife part of Oread experience: By Lori Carson; March 8, 2010; Tonight “Home and Away” premieres the second in a two-part series previewing The Oread, the new luxury hotel located on the KU campus. From a day at the Lemon Bliss Spa to a night at The Cave nightclub, tonight’s installment also focuses on multi-purpose hotel amenities that cater to business functions and wedding celebrations.
The wisdom of ‘not-knowing’: By Judy Roitman; March 8, 2010; There’s a quote I really love: “I like not to know for as long as possible because then it tells me the truth instead of me imposing the truth.”
Gun control case could have broad impact: By George Will - Washington Post Writers Group; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; It is said, more frequently than precisely, that the reasons the Supreme Court gives for doing whatever it does are as important as what it does. Actually, the court’s reasons are what it does. Hence, the interest in the case the Supreme Court considered last week.
State parks see increase in events, visitors; other news from the Kansas Statehouse: By Scott Rothschild; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A3; The 24 state parks in Kansas have seen an increase in visits over the past several years.
Kansas baseball beats up on Hawkeyes: By Matt Tait; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B1; If nothing else, the Kansas University baseball team’s 15-7 victory against Iowa on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark was a good indication that, with or without All-America third baseman Tony Thompson, the KU offense still can swing it.
Aldrich, Collins on All-Big 12 team: By Gary Bedore; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B1; Kansas University’s Sherron Collins and Cole Aldrich on Sunday were named first-team All-Big 12 by the conference coaches for the second straight season.
More than 200 dead in religious violence: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A2; Rioters armed with machetes slaughtered more than 200 people overnight Sunday as religious violence flared anew between Christians and Muslims in central Nigeria, witnesses said. Hundreds of people fled their homes, fearing reprisal attacks.
Bombs don’t stop Iraqi voters: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A1; Iraqis on Sunday defied insurgents attempting to intimidate voters taking part in elections that will determine whether their country can overcome deep sectarian divides as U.S. forces prepare to leave.
Prairie fires create a heated debate: Environmentalists say smoke’s polluting effects on air quality outweigh benefits; By Scott Rothschild; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A1; The annual torching of the Flint Hills has ranchers and environmentalists at odds, with government officials caught in between.
Kansas tennis rolls over New Orleans: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B3; Kansas University’s tennis team blanked New Orleans, 4-0, on Sunday.
100 years ago: Major real estate deal completed: Staff reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; From the Lawrence Daily World for March 8, 1910: “An important deal in real estate was completed today when the Phi Delta Theta fraternity bought the C.W. Sparr home on south Tennessee for $12,000.
40 years ago: KU student found guilty: Staff reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; A Kansas University student from Emporia was found guilty on two misdemeanor charges after property damage had occurred during a Chicago Seven sympathy demonstration here.
KU women’s golf fifth at Duramed: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B3; Senior Emily Powers fired a team-best 77 in the final round as she helped lead Kansas University to a fifth-place finish at the Duramed/Rio Verde Collegiate on Sunday.
Free State to meet Heights in 6A opener: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B3; Free State High’s girls have been seeded seventh and will face No. 2 seed Wichita Heights in the first round of the Class 6A state basketball tournament.
Kansas softball goes 1-1 on final day of tourney: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B3; Allie Clark drove in two runs and limited Western Illinois to just one hit from the pitcher’s circle as Kansas University’s softball team blanked Western Illinois, 3-0, Sunday in the Coach B Classic. Later Sunday, Clark and teammate Brittany Hile each homered, but the Jayhawks suffered a 5-2 loss to SIU-Edwardsville.
Hearty Irish fare prepared on ‘Jayni’s Kitchen’: J-W Staff Reports; March 8, 2010; Lawrence resident Sorcha Hyland joins Jayni Carey in the kitchen this week to prepare some favorite Irish recipes, including Dingle Fish Pie, Buttered Brussels Sprouts and Irish Trifle.
New thermocouple may solve pilot light problems: By Linda Cottin; March 8, 2010; If the gas pilot light on a hot water heater refuses to stay lit, replacing its thermocouple may be the answer to the problem.
Up beats: Free State alumnus releases CD of positive children’s music: By Cathy Hamilton; March 8, 2010; Charlie the Cheetah can’t seem to slow down and pay attention. Lori the Lion hogs the ball on the soccer field. Roy the Rhino suffers from a serious video game habit. Gary the Goose is a big bully.
Unlock the savings: Lawrence families cut costs on phone plans: By Cathy Hamilton; March 8, 2010; Remember the days when your $30 per-month basic home phone bill (plus long distance) was all it took to keep in touch with friends and family?
Markieff secret weapon: By Tom Keegan; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B1; No player has done a better job off the bench for Kansas than the team’s most underrated player, 6-foot-9 sophomore post man Markieff Morris.
Lucky charm: Banker leads St. Patrick’s Day charity efforts: By Eileen Roddy; March 8, 2010; Lawrence’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is on Deb Drummet’s mind year-round.
Lawrence elementary school lunches: March 8, 2010
The makings of champions: By Julie Dunlap; March 8, 2010; The madness of March is officially upon us. I am not just talking about the month of Lent, which leaves people like me regretting our Ash Wednesday declarations and wishing we had included an exemption allowing for consumption of chocolate after noon as the 40 days drag on.
Get ‘big picture’ view of finances: By Josh McCleary; March 8, 2010; Major financial decisions such as purchasing a home or taking out a business loan often require us to provide a statement of our current financial situation. This helps the lender or other interested parties in these transactions analyze their risk by obtaining a glimpse into an individual’s or business’s financial health. Unless prompted by an event that requires a statement of net worth, however, the average person typically does not take advantage of the benefits of this “big picture” view of his or her fiscal condition.
Healthy crop of phone apps tracks your wellness goals: McClatchy Newspapers; March 8, 2010; Need an extra push to quit smoking? Next time grab your iPhone instead of a cigarette.
Recycle local: By Deirdre O’Meara-Humphrey - Lawrence; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; Are you wondering how long Deffenbaugh can keep up their $4.95 a month recycling fee?
Shortsighted cut: By Lisa Bailey - Lawrence; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; Let’s talk about the Legislature’s shortsighted cuts to Medicaid. A program funded through Medicaid with a 70 percent match from Washington, the traumatic brain injury waiver, saves the state money with focus on community-based services for TBI survivors versus more costly maintenance in a nursing home.
Flamingo support: By Craig Tucker - Lawrence; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; As a past runner in the Shamrock Shuffle and an occasional patron of the Flamingo Club, I take exception with Mark Jarboe’s unfair, ridiculous criticism of the Flamingo’s association with the St. Patrick’s Day events. I really get tired of hearing self-righteous people pass judgment and try to force their values on others.
Painless gain: A stronger seat belt law would be a good idea even if it didn’t mean a financial windfall for the state.; J-W Editorials; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; This literally would be the most painless way Kansas could put $10 million into the state general fund.
Short-term benefit: A few 15-minute parking meters would be a good addition in downtown Lawrence.; J-W Editorials; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A7; Lawrence city commissioners are being asked to reconsider their decision not to provide some short-term parking spaces in downtown Lawrence.
Gordon sidelined 3-4 weeks: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B2; Royals third baseman Alex Gordon is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks due to a broken right thumb.
Busch wins in Atlanta: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B2; Kurt Busch won again at Atlanta Motor Speedway, pulling away on a second restart Sunday after a couple of wild wrecks to capture the Kobalt Tools 500.
Martin signs new contract: KSU coach to be paid $1.5 million annually; Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on B2; Frank Martin’s grandmother sat in a small room for 12 hours a day and sewed. His uncle worked the docks in the hot Miami sun. His grandfather died of a heart attack while helping the family escape communist rule.
Residents return items stolen after quake: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A10; The officers came with bullhorns to impoverished neighborhoods near the epicenter of Chile’s devastating earthquake, warning looters to return what they stole or face police raids.
Plan would close half of public schools: By Heather Hollingsworth - Associated Press Writer; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A10; Kansas City was held up as a national example of bold thinking when it tried to integrate its schools by making them better than the suburban districts where many kids were moving. The result was one school with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and another with recording studios.
Can the sanctity of TV marriage be preserved?: By Kevin McDonough; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A9; We’re gathered here today to join together “The Bachelor: Jason and Molly’s Wedding” (7 p.m., ABC) to its willing audience of emotional voyeurs. By the power invested in me by the horrible state of reality television, I now pronounce you perfect for each other.
‘Hurt Locker’ wins best picture; Bigelow takes directing award: By David Germain - Associated Press Writer; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A9; The Iraq War drama “The Hurt Locker” won best picture and five other prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards, its haul including best director for Kathryn Bigelow.
Horoscope for March 8, 2010: March 8, 2010 in print edition on A9; This year, your creativity comes out over and over. The issue might lie in the fact that you are not sufficiently comfortable or self-confident. If you are single, you could discover that suddenly someone quite alluring is among your friends. If you are attached, you want to become more social and/or committed to a key cause as a couple. Capricorn is a friend indeed.
Senators’ attendance records sketchy: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A5; A handful of state senators have played hooky from the Statehouse more than a dozen times during the most recent two legislative sessions, blaming their absences on everything from illnesses to career obligations.
Newest ’8 Wonders’ focuses on history: Associated Press; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A4; An organization that educates people about Kansas is seeking nominations for its latest “8 Wonders of Kansas” contest.
Volunteers can make a Big difference to kids: Staff reports; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A4; Big Brothers Big Sisters needs adult volunteers who will help make a difference in the life of an at-risk child.
Budget crisis stirs ghosts of politics past: By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer; March 8, 2010 in print edition on A4; Budget problems have revived a political debate in Kansas about protecting working families and building prosperity that’s more than a century old.

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