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Polls
How much debt did you have when you left college?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| None | 36% | |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 14% | |
| $25,000 to $50,000 | 13% | |
| Up to $10,000 | 11% | |
| I didn’t attend college | 8% | |
| $50,000 to $75,000 | 6% | |
| More than $100,000 | 3% | |
| I’m still in college | 2% | |
| $75,000 to $100,000 | 2% | |
| Total | 948 | |
Videos
Lead stories
12:00 a.m.
Gift, grant help replace trees in Greensburg- April 22, 2012
- Joan Hayse misses the way the giant old maples, elms, and cottonwood trees would arch across the streets of town forming a canopy of shade in the heat of the Kansas summer.
6:00 a.m.
KU Hospital to resume heart transplants- 11:16 a.m., April 23, 2012 Updated 9:20 p.m.
- Kansas University Hospital announced on Monday its intention to resume heart transplants at the hospital, re-establishing a program that was shut down in 1995.
10:00 a.m.
Owner of North Lawrence mobile home park trying to answer city’s concerns- April 23, 2012
- The future for residents at the troubled Riverview Trailer Park remains cloudy, but the property owner is now vowing to do his best to bring the area up to code to stop the city from closing the entire North Lawrence mobile home park.
2:00 p.m.
Who has Romney’s ear on immigration, Kobach or Rubio?- April 23, 2012
- The political relationship between Kobach, a Republican and national advocate for strong anti- illegal immigration laws, and Romney, who veered right during the primaries but now is trying to court Hispanic voters in the race against President Barack Obama, has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks in the national media.
6:00 p.m.
KU alumna lands job as celebrity dog reporter- April 23, 2012
- Brie Strohmeyer co-hosted an awards show in Hollywood in February, and just like any other awards show, there were celebrities, a red carpet, awards and lots of camera flashes. “It was as loud and crazy as an award show could possibly be,” she said.
- Photo gallery: Golden Collar Awards
All stories
- Struggling Royals in denial
- April 24, 2012
- Kansas City manager Ned Yost insists the Royals are playing too well to have lost 12 straight. The Royals matched their third-longest losing streak in team history Tuesday night when Cleveland’s Derek Lowe allowed one run over six innings in the Indians’ 4-3 victory.
- City says 9th, N.H. hotel project making progress
- April 24, 2012
- New plans for a multistory hotel project at Ninth and New Hampshire streets are moving in the right direction, Lawrence city commissioners indicated Tuesday.
- KU agrees on payment package with outgoing KUMC leader Barbara Atkinson
- Atkinson to receive more than $419K after she steps down
- April 24, 2012
- Kansas University and its retiring KU Medical Center leader have reached an agreement that will pay Barbara Atkinson more than $419,000 after she officially steps down from her role on June 30 and outlines her departure from the university.
- Motor vehicle, license data conversion to affect county treasurer’s office
- April 24, 2012
- The state’s conversion of motor vehicle and driver’s license data to a new computer system will affect the Douglas County Treasurer’s Office.
- KU student reports damage to vehicle parked outside of Hashinger Hall
- April 24, 2012
- A 19-year-old Kansas University student reported to KU police someone used a key to damage his vehicle and also poured an unknown substance in the gas tank as the vehicle was parked outside of Hashinger Hall, 1632 Engel Road, said Maj. Chris Keary, an assistant KU police chief.
- Graffiti at Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall reported
- April 24, 2012
- A suspect spray-painted graffiti on walls under construction at Gertrude Sellards Pearson Hall, 500 W. 11th St., causing $2,000 in damage some time between 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, according to a KU police report.
- Injury accident reported near 23rd and Alabama on Tuesday afternoon
- April 24, 2012
- One person was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital after an injury accident about 2:40 p.m. Tuesday near 23rd and Alabama streets, said Sgt. Trent McKinley, a Lawrence police spokesman.
- Crist, Hawkinson, Opurum named captains of KU football team
- April 24, 2012
- Kansas University football coach Charlie Weis revealed after Tuesday’s practice that the Jayhawks had voted seniors Dayne Crist, Tanner Hawkinson and Toben Opurum as captains for the 2012 season.
- Lawrence school district names new administrator to replace outgoing chief academic officer
- April 24, 2012
- Adam Holden, an assistant professor at Fort Hays State University, has been named the Lawrence school district’s new assistant superintendent of teaching and learning.
- Senate leaders say it’s time to change redistricting process
- April 24, 2012
- The measure will be considered during the wrap-up legislative session that starts Wednesday.
- Driver accused of being intoxicated, other violations, while taking kids to school
- April 24, 2012
- A 24-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Tuesday morning after he was accused of driving two children to school while he was intoxicated, said Sgt. Trent McKinley, a Lawrence police spokesman.
- Justice Department to look at waiting list for Kansans with physical disabilities
- April 24, 2012
- The development comes as state legislators are set to resume the 2012 legislative session on Wednesday and work on the budget, which includes funding for those with disabilities.
- Mexican national sentenced to 21 months in prison for illegally re-entering country after fatal DUI case
- April 24, 2012
- A 30-year-old Mexican national was sentenced Tuesday to serve 21 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering the country after killing a woman in a 2005 Lawrence drunken-driving crash, federal prosecutors said.
- Tonganoxie City Council chooses new city administrator
- April 24, 2012
- Tonganoxie’s new city administrator will be on the job in about two weeks.
- Lawmakers prepare to resume 2012 session
- April 24, 2012
- Kansas lawmakers resume the 2012 session Wednesday facing major unresolved issues, including passage of a state budget and redrawing the state’s political boundaries.
- Kansas travel group backs immigrant worker plan
- April 24, 2012
- The trade group for travel and tourism businesses in Kansas has joined an effort to start a state program to place some illegal immigrants in hard-to-fill jobs.
- Town Talk: Local CEO buys N. Lawrence building for charity headquarters; city engineer leaving for private sector; weekly land transfers
- April 24, 2012
- News and notes from around Lawrence and Douglas County.
- State employee association calls on Legislature to fund under-market pay increase
- April 24, 2012
- A recent report to the Legislature cites low pay as a major factor in the inability of several agencies, specifically state mental health hospitals, in filling needed positions, such as physicians, psychiatrists, nurses and mental health technicians.
- KU student arrested for having gun in a scholarship hall
- April 24, 2012
- A 22-year-old Kansas University student was arrested Monday night accused of possessing a gun inside a scholarship hall, KU police said.
- Douglas County land transfers for the week ending April 16, 2012
- April 24, 2012
- Land transfers as recorded by the Douglas County Register of Deeds for the week ending April 16, 2012.
- Lawrence man, 53, injured in fight outside Jazzhaus, flown to KC hospital
- April 24, 2012
- A 53-year-old Lawrence man was flown to an area hospital Tuesday morning after he suffered injuries during a fight in the 900 block of Massachusetts Street.
- Firefighters investigate cause of blaze at unoccupied mobile home on West 31st Street
- Resident was arrested Monday night on drug-related charges, warrants
- 05:45 a.m., April 24, 2012 Updated 04:15 p.m.
- Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical crews Tuesday were investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a mobile home in the 1900 block of West 31st Street.
- QBs should steal show
- April 24, 2012
- I’m a little confused. In general, that is. I’m a lot confused as to why football players Collin Garrett and Chris Robinson were smoking in The Hawk, or anywhere else for that matter.
- Heard on the Hill: $790k gift for Hall Center boosts fundraising campaign; former KU botanist Ronald McGregor dies at age 93; fraternities, sororities remember 2009 alcohol-related deaths on campus
- April 24, 2012
- Your daily dose of news, notes and links from around Kansas University.
- 100 years ago: KU Mandolin Club makes formal debut
- April 24, 2012
- “There are sixteen men in the club besides the soloists.”
- FSHS golf 7th at T-West
- April 24, 2012
- Free State High’s boys golf team took seventh place Monday at the Topeka West Invitational.
- Royals skid hits 11
- April 24, 2012
- John Farrell has plenty of reasons to be bummed that the Toronto Blue Jays won’t be back in Kansas City this season. Four of them, to be exact.
- Xavier transfer Mark Lyons considering KU
- April 24, 2012
- Kansas University is recruiting former Xavier University basketball combo guard Mark Lyons, according to Lyons’ former prep school coach, Jason Smith.
- New kids on the block: WVU, TCU, Charlie Weis league newbies
- April 24, 2012
- Monday morning marked the first official Big 12 football function for three coaches and two universities.
- How former Jayhawks fared (April 24)
- April 24, 2012
- Here’s a look at how former Kansas University players fared in NBA games of April 23.
- 40 years ago: Eudora HS marching band members thrilled with new look
- April 24, 2012
- Their current uniforms, purchased in the early 1950s, were being replaced with snappy new outfits.
- 25 years ago: Neighborhood fights against rezoning near bank
- April 24, 2012
- Residents surrounding the 800 block of Tennessee Street were planning to take the issue to the Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Funding loss
- April 24, 2012
- I was absolutely stunned to see the cuts in funding for “safety net” organizations recently announced by United Way.
- Evolving plan
- April 24, 2012
- At Thursday’s Historical Resources Commission meeting, the news broke that the Treanor/Compton group is withdrawing yet another of its proposals for the 900 N.H. lot.
- KU Hospital advance
- Creation of a new heart transplant program is a sign of the great progress being made at Kansas University Hospital.
- April 24, 2012
- Monday’s announcement that Kansas University Hospital plans to start a heart transplant program is great news for the hospital, as well as for patients who may someday need a new heart.
- Horoscope for April 24
- April 24, 2012
- This year you’ll survey your assets, talents and financial well-being. If you feel unfulfilled or insecure, look to an unused talent or asset you possess. If you are single, use good sense as to how much you’ll share before getting to know a potential sweetie. If you are attached, curb your criticism and increase your appreciation.
- ‘L.A. Complex’ acknowledges poverty
- April 24, 2012
- Attractive strivers hang out poolside at a rundown Hollywood motel while awaiting their big break in the new series “The L.A. Complex” (8 p.m., CW). Don’t worry. It’s not located on Melrose Place. “The Lux” motel is located in a much more down-market neighborhood.
- Lion Anthony Buffalomeat honored
- April 24, 2012
- Lawrence High senior Anthony Buffalomeat recently was named to the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association’s All-Academic team.
- FSHS soccer rolls over G-E
- April 24, 2012
- The final score alone doesn’t do the domination justice. Yes, Free State High’s girls soccer team beat Gardner-Edgerton, 2-0, Monday night at FSHS, but it wasn’t that close.
- Larry Brown introduced at SMU
- April 24, 2012
- Hall of Fame basketball coach Larry Brown was formally introduced as SMU’s head coach on Monday at a news conference.
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