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Will you be attending any of the remaining KU Homecoming events?

Poll results

Response Percent
No
 
 83%
Yes
 
 13%
I don’t know
 
 2%
Total 524
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12:00 a.m.
Ross Douthat, author Conservative columnist Ross Douthat analyzes state of politics during KU lecture
By George Diepenbrock
October 20, 2010 in print edition on 4A
Conservative commentator Ross Douthat said Tuesday the financial crisis and heightened concerns about the federal budget deficit hampered the Obama administration’s big plans and put Democrats in political trouble ahead of the midterm elections.
6:00 a.m.
Heavy smoke billows out of the former A.B Coker Co building, 1927 Moodie Road, about 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008. Lawrence firefighters poured water on the building, which was to be the home for an off-site brewing and packaging facility for downtown's Free State Brewery. Heavy water and smoke damage occurred. Lawsuit filed over fire at Free State Brewing plant
By George Diepenbrock
October 20, 2010
An insurance company for the Free State Brewing Company has filed a lawsuit against several companies alleging their negligence contributed to a 2008 electrical fire at its east Lawrence brewing facility.
10:00 a.m.
Joan Heffington Statehouse Live: Cost of candidate’s wig must be reimbursed, ethics officials say
By Scott Rothschild
October 20, 2010 in print edition on 1A
A wig, like clothing, is for personal use and cannot be paid for through a donation, the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission said.
11:00 a.m.
Online chat
Chat live with Jasmin Talbert, Libertarian candidate in the 3rd Congressional District
October 21, 2010
Jasmin Talbert, Libertarian candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, will take your questions live on LJWorld.com Thursday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
11:11 a.m.
Online chat
Chat live with Jasmin Talbert, Libertarian candidate in the 3rd Congressional District
October 21, 2010
Jasmin Talbert, Libertarian candidate in the 3rd Congressional District, will take your questions live on LJWorld.com Thursday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Online chat
Chat live with Douglas County Commission candidate Mike Gaughan
October 21, 2010
Mike Gaughan, candidate for Douglas County Commissioner, will take questions from LJWorld.com users from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21.
3:30 p.m.
Legal battle over water means higher fees for rural Eudora customers
By Chad Lawhorn
October 20, 2010 in print edition on 1A
In eastern Douglas County, a long-simmering water war is starting to produce new levels of pain.
6:00 p.m.
Steve Cates tends to a skeleton on his haunted farm in rural Douglas County. Douglas County resident creates fright-filled Haunted Farm for Halloween fans
By Christine Metz
October 20, 2010
A sign leading into Steve Cates’ rural Douglas County home should read beware of clowns, corpses, giant leaping spiders, grave-digging zombies and so much more.

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Russell Brand, Katy Perry to wed near tiger sanctuary in India
Prakash Bhandari — Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B7
Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting married this weekend at a luxury resort outside the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
KU alumnus, former Chrysler CEO Robert Eaton speaks on campus
By Andy Hyland
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
Eaton advised KU students to pursue their passions in life and spoke about the future of the auto industry. He will be the grand marshal of KU’s Homecoming Parade on Saturday.
Westbound lanes of K-10 reopened after wreck causes shutdown
Staff reports
08:34 p.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 10:02 p.m.
Westbound traffic was shut down on Kansas Highway 10 near mile marker 12 to deal with a one-vehicle accident on the highway about 8:30 p.m. Thursday. All deputies had cleared the scene by 10 p.m., and the lanes were reopened.
Fans turn out on Massachusetts Street for homecoming pep rally
Staff reports
October 21, 2010
A few loyal KU football fans turned out for a homecoming pep rally Thursday evening in the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street, which was blocked off for the event.
Markieff Morris’ hernia surgery a success
KU junior forward to miss seven to 10 days
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
KU coach Bill Self said Markieff Morris should be back on his feet this weekend and returning in a limited capacity to practice sometime next week.
Leaders of universities gather in Lawrence to make case for financing higher education
By Mark Fagan
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A1
Top administrators from Kansas’ six public universities pulled up chairs, spoke into microphones and testified to the monetary values their institutions provide, the local and regional economies they drive and the financial pressures they all face: millions, even billions of dollars’ worth of jobs and technologies and training and everything else that goes into helping a state survive and thrive.
Eudora woman celebrating 106th birthday on Friday
By Joe Preiner
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
Henrietta Olson has done many things in her life. She’s driven a Model T, ridden a horse in the American Royal Parade and even started her own real estate firm. But on Friday she’ll do something completely new. Turn 106.
Legislative group denies school-funding claim
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
TOPEKA — Legislative leaders on Thursday formally denied a claim by school districts that allege the Legislature has shirked its duty in funding schools.
Education, employment central issues of Kansas House District 38 race
By Theresa Freed
04:42 p.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 06:36 p.m. in print edition on A4
Education, employment and the economy are themes emerging in the race for the 38th District seat in the Kansas House.
Dallas prep LeBryan Nash chooses Oklahoma State
Rivals.com’s No. 4-rated player selects Cowboys over KU, Baylor
Associated Press
04:34 p.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on B2
LeBryan Nash, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound senior forward from Dallas’ Lincoln High, orally committed to Oklahoma State on Thursday afternoon on ESPNU.
Scare Factor film festival set for Friday night
Staff reports
October 21, 2010
The Wild West Film Festival’s annual Scare Factor film screening is set to take place in downtown Lawrence Friday evening.
Randy Towner leaving Alvamar
By Tom Keegan
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
Randy Towner, a golf professional at Alvamar for the past 22 years, on Thursday informed Alvamar president Dick Stuntz that he is leaving and has accepted the position of head pro/general manager of the Firekeeper Golf Course at the Prairie Band Casino.
KU Endowment Association’s contributions to KU reach record levels
By Andy Hyland
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A1
The Kansas University Endowment Association’s contributions to KU reached record levels this year and were accompanied by gains in the market value of the association’s endowed funds.
Share the Warmth project looking for winter coat donations through Nov. 27
By Joe Preiner
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A5
Scotch Fabric Care will collect coats for the less fortunate during its 24th annual Share the Warmth project starting next week.
Statehouse Live: Democrats sign pledge of no more cuts to schools; Brownback declines to sign
By Scott Rothschild
02:52 p.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 03:55 p.m. in print edition on A5
Leading Kansas Democrats on Thursday signed a pledge to oppose any further budget cuts to public schools and criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Sam Brownback’s position on education funding.
KSU president: Election results should have no effect on National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B8
A change in congressional leadership wouldn’t endanger funding for the proposed $650 million federal biosecurity lab in Manhattan, Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz said Thursday.
Hearing delayed on alleged robbery at The Exchange apartments
By George Diepenbrock
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A5
A preliminary hearing for three Lawrence men accused in a September robbery was delayed Thursday as attorneys wait for more information about two Lawrence teens who have also been charged in juvenile court.
KU running back Deshaun Sands arrested, then released for not appearing in traffic court
By George Diepenbrock
October 21, 2010
Kansas University running back Deshaun Sands was arrested Thursday morning on an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in municipal traffic court.
Man injured in accident with wrong-way driver on K-10 released from hospital
By George Diepenbrock
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A4
A Kansas City, Mo., man who was injured in a head-on crash Monday night on Kansas Highway 10 near De Soto has been released from Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, Plastikon Industries announce plans for new facility, 120 jobs in Lawrence
By Chad Lawhorn
11:17 a.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 02:58 p.m. in print edition on A1
A California-based plastics manufacturer has confirmed its plans to bring to Lawrence more than 120 jobs with an average salary of more than $45,000 a year.
Kansas Board of Regents reduce minimum hours requirement to graduate
By Scott Rothschild
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A3
The regents staff recommended the change, noting that 39 states, including all those bordering Kansas, have a 120-hour minimum.
Town Talk: Eagle Bend number seeking rebound; more details on Berry Plastics project
By Chad Lawhorn
October 21, 2010
News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
Artists open their doors for 2010 Lawrence ArtWalk
By Aleese Kopf
October 21, 2010
More than 50 area artists will open up their doors to residents this weekend as part of the 16th annual Lawrence ArtWalk. Instead of viewing work in galleries and shows, the public will have the chance to visit the homes and studios of local artists, where the creative process actually takes place.
KU scholarship hall temporarily evacuated after dryer catches fire
By George Diepenbrock
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A4
A fire in a dryer at Kansas University’s Stephenson Scholarship Hall caused an evacuation for more than an hour early Thursday morning.
Barton County judge postones hearing in Great Bend teen’s death
Associated Press
08:06 a.m., October 21, 2010 Updated 10:36 a.m. in print edition on A5
A hearing for a central Kansas man accused of killing a 14-year-old girl was postponed after one of his attorneys became ill.
UConn’s Jim Calhoun insists he’s no cheater
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B2
Jim Calhoun still can’t shake the night he heard a chant bellowed at him that went against all he stood for as Connecticut’s basketball coach. “Cheater! Cheater! Cheater!”
Contract favors Turner Gill
By Matt Tait
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B1
Antsy fans of Kansas University football already dreaming of a coaching change won’t like the reality of Turner Gill’s contract. It’s as one-sided in Gill’s favor as the recent outcomes have been for KU’s opponents.
Student, 20, leads police department in Mexico’s drug corridor
Olivia Torres - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A2
There’s a new police chief in this violent borderland where drug gangs have killed public officials and terrified many citizens into fleeing: a 20-year-old woman who hasn’t yet finished her criminology degree.
Rioters rampage, protesters block airports
Greg Keller - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A2
Workers opposed to a higher retirement age blocked roads to airports around France on Wednesday, leaving passengers in Paris dragging suitcases on foot along an emergency breakdown lane.
Pentagon’s task: Change military culture
Stay of judge’s order stopping ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ granted
Julie Watson and Anne Flaherty - Associated Press Writers
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A2
Beyond the courtroom arguments about “disrupting the troops” and “unit cohesion” are the nitty gritty details behind the Pentagon’s fight to go slow on allowing openly gay troops.
Poll: Voters ready to embrace GOP
By Liz Sidoti — Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A6
All signs are pointing to huge Republican victories in two weeks, with the GOP now leading Democrats on virtually every measure in an Associated Press-GfK poll of people likely to vote in the first major elections of Barack Obama’s presidency.
Jane Roy, first woman member of Kansas Corporation Commission, dies
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
Jane Twining Roy, the first woman to ever serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission, has died at the age of 86.
Three’s company: Engelman, Goodrich, Davis relish more prominent roles on KU women’s hoops team
By Ben Ward
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B1
Last season, Kansas University forward Carolyn Davis looked around and knew things were about to change. Senior Danielle McCray went down with a knee injury and the four other Jayhawk seniors were rapidly nearing graduation. Davis said it was then she realized much of their responsibilities would soon fall upon her.
Kansas volleyball swept by Texas
J-W Staff Reports
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B3
Kansas University’s volleyball team couldn’t stop the University of Texas offense and fell in three sets, 29-27, 25-21, 25-17, on Wednesday at Horejsi Center.
Giants edge Phillies in ninth
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
Juan Uribe, sore left wrist and all, made his mark on this NLCS in a matter of moments — a great play with his glove, then one swing that put the San Francisco Giants within one win of the World Series.
Aggies desperate for win
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
Texas A&M has dropped three straight games and faces a must-win trip to Kansas with a schedule that still includes No. 3 Oklahoma, 14th-ranked Nebraska and rival No. 22 Texas.
K-State linebacker flourishing
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
In just six games, Blake Slaughter has gone from second team to a “game-day decision” to Kansas State’s third-leading tackler.
Brett Favre not disclosing details about texts
Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B2
Brett Favre doesn’t want to talk about any subject but the Green Bay Packers, while the NFL is seeking more information about allegations he sent suggestive messages and lewd photos in 2008 to a woman who worked for the New York Jets.
Jaguars QB situation ‘less than ideal’
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B2
Jacksonville’s quarterback situation looked like this Wednesday: Starter David Garrard didn’t make it to the training facility because of a concussion. Backup Trent Edwards didn’t practice because of a badly sprained right thumb. And two guys off the street, journeymen Todd Bouman and Patrick Ramsey, split repetitions.
MU sack leader used to be on O-line
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
Aldon Smith’s bad break was Brad Madison’s big break. Madison had three sacks last week, keeping the pass rush humming for No. 18 Missouri.
Markieff Morris to miss 7-10 days with injury
By Gary Bedore
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B1
Kansas University junior center Markieff Morris will undergo hernia surgery today that will likely keep him out a week to 10 days, coach Bill Self said Wednesday night.
Chocolate remains a favorite Halloween treat
Jennifer C. Yates - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A8
Experts say children still are drawn to the classics their parents favor when filling the family treat bowl every year. First on the list? Chocolate.
U.K. stakes future on austerity plan
David Stringer - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A8
Britain outlined the sharpest cuts to public spending since World War II on Wednesday — slashing benefits and cutting public sector jobs with an austerity plan aimed at clearing record debts that swelled during the global financial crisis.
Horoscope for Oct. 21, 2010
Jacqueline Bigar - King Features Syndicate
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B7
This year, you frequently question reality and facts. This might reflect that often the information you are given is far from correct. Create a more solid base of fact rendering. If you are single, you certainly seem to have a magic wand, as you draw in many suitors. Forget a lack of romance. If you are attached, the two of you often have differences of opinion. Understanding and accepting them is the way toward peace. Aries can often challenge you.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife seeks apology from Anita Hill, 19 years later
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on C3
Anita Hill is refusing to apologize for accusing then-Supreme Court justice nominee Clarence Thomas of sexually harassing her.
Textbook criticized over claims on black Confederate soldiers
By Kevin Sieff - The Washington Post
October 21, 2010 in print edition on C3
A textbook distributed to Virginia fourth-graders says that thousands of African Americans fought for the South during the Civil War.
College students regularly dive for dinner in Dumpsters
By Mark Price - McClatchy Newspapers
October 21, 2010 in print edition on C3
Dumpster diving is far from a fad with UNC Charlotte students, but 20-year-old Kaitlyn Tokay and her friends say it’s catching on.
25 years ago: Fear of AIDS transmission possible cause of low turnout at blood drive
By Sarah St. John
October 21, 2010
Local Red Cross workers were disappointed by the low turnout at a recent blood drive. Only about half the usual number of students donated on the first day of the drive, which had been held at Kansas University. Workers heard many concerns from students about AIDS transmission. However, the local executive director of the Red Cross continued to inform potential donors that it was not possible to get AIDS from donating blood at a blood-bank facility.
Michael Scott has not yet left “The Office” building
Kevin McDonough - United Feature Syndicate
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B7
How do you write the star off a sitcom? Before “The Office” (8 p.m., NBC) even entered its sixth season, Steve Carell, who plays the painfully delusional boss, Michael Scott, made it clear that this would be his final year.
100 years ago: Students seeking dates with telephone operators placed under arrest
By Sarah St. John
October 21, 2010
The reluctance of two telephone girls to take a midnight stroll last evening resulted in serious trouble for a party of champaign-burdened university students. In their eagerness to meet the ‘hello’ operators, the boys ventured into the very door yard of the police station.
40 years ago: Fire destroys old Perry High School
By Sarah St. John
October 21, 2010
Firemen from Lawrence, Lecompton, Oskaloosa, Topeka, Grantville and Delaware and Rock Creek townships came to the aid of the Perry fire department to battle a large and costly fire that destroyed the old Perry High School building. The fire had reportedly started in the backstage area of the auditorium of the fifty-year-old building and had caused an estimated $500,000 in damages. The gymnasium addition (which had been separated by a firewall) and the administrative building were the only areas to escape destruction. Only two weeks of work were remaining on the new high school building, and the old high school had been intended for conversion to a junior high.
Teen gets 3 years in crash that killed Wichita student
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
A teenager has been sentenced to three years in juvenile detention in the death of a Wichita high school student in a traffic accident.
Bethany College to cut staff, 1 department
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
A central Kansas college will cut faculty positions and eliminate its social work department in response to budget problems.
Hutchinson mom charged with 2nd-degree murder in baby’s death
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
Prosecutors have upgraded charges against a Hutchinson woman in the accidental death of her infant daughter.
Federal Reserve survey points to uneven economic growth across U.S.
Jeannine Aversa - Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A8
The U.S. economy grew unevenly in early fall, with more than half the regions of the country expanding modestly while others struggled to grow.
Lenexa-based energy company to build 125-megawatt wind farm in Oklahoma
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
Kansas-based energy company is planning to build a 125-megawatt wind farm in Kiowa and Washita counties in western Oklahoma.
Corn harvest 90 percent finished in SW Kansas
RACHEL GRAY,The Garden City Telegram
October 21, 2010
Harvest is wrapping up in southwest Kansas, much earlier than last year. Producers and area co-op officials are attributing earlier harvest completion to a hot, dry summer and early fall, which helped dry corn at a faster rate than in past years. Most are reporting being more than 90 percent done with harvest, and expect to finish by the weekend.
ACLU sues city of Valley Center for free speech violations over yard sign
ROXANA HEGEMAN, Associated Press Writer
October 21, 2010
Valley Center homeowner Jarrod West just wanted the water drainage problems in his neighborhood fixed when he posted a sign in his yard this summer protesting inaction by the city and its administrator.
Enforcing codes
Candice Davis, Lawrence
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
As the city codes are now enforced, it is apparently easy to cheat and fill rental houses with many more occupants than allowed by city codes. Codes in single-family zoned neighborhoods are intended to protect affordable housing stock for families and neighbors from disruptive renters. No more than three unrelated individuals are allowed to live in a house in this zoning area. In multi-family neighborhoods, codes are intended to protect density and the livability of an area. No more than four unrelated individuals may live in a house in this zoning area.
Wind turbine project at Fort Hays State University hits hurdle
Associated Press
October 21, 2010
A wind turbine project proposed by Fort Hays State University may have lost some of its velocity.
VA example
Ernie Fantini, Lawrence
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
There has been a lot of debate about government or private health care. There is a system that has millions of patients, better care, lower cost, the highest consumer satisfaction and the most advanced medical computerized system in the world. It’s the Veterans Affairs health care system.
A bigger pie
Ken Meyer, Lawrence
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
Soon, there is a chance to direct the course of government. Candidates are out in support of this group or cause but give few details on how they would reach their goal. Education funding is a big issue and few don’t support it. But it consumes more than 60 percent of the state budget and around 50 percent of our local one. How are these candidates going to fulfill their promises?
Not a problem
Bill Getz, Lawrence
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
I don’t like the idea of walking into a store in downtown Lawrence and being presented with a card presuming to tell me how to deal with “panhandlers.” It suggests that I am some rube come to ogle the big city.
Candidates for Douglas County Commission, 3rd Congressional District to hold live chats on LJWorld.com
By Whitney Mathews
October 21, 2010
In preparation for November’s general election, LJWorld.com will be hosting live chats with candidates for national and state offices today and Monday.
Former KU point guard Aaron Miles waived by Golden State Warriors
J-W Staff and Wire Reports
October 21, 2010
Former Kansas University point guard Aaron Miles was waived by the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the NBA team announced.
Vets kept political battles in perspective
David Broder
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
Itinerant politicians and journalists have learned they can expect a warm welcome and a stimulating evening when they visit the hilltop home of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics here at Kansas University.
Surgical safety
Some surgical safety procedures have produced dramatic results at the nation’s Veterans Affairs hospitals.
J-W editorials
October 21, 2010 in print edition on A7
It never hurts to double-check. Some people who have had even minor surgery recently may have been surprised at some of the questions they were asked during the pre-op process. “So, we’re removing a cataract and implanting a lens in your LEFT eye, right?” “Today, we’re working on a break of the fifth metatarsal bone in your RIGHT foot, correct?”
Our town sports
Staff reports
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
Our town sports for the week of October 21, 2010.
Yankees not finished yet
The Associated Press
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B4
They were facing the end of their season and a miserable winter after that.
FSHS football hopes to stop O-North ground attack tonight
By Ben Ward
October 21, 2010 in print edition on B1
Free State High football coach Bob Lisher and the Firebirds know all about Olathe North.
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