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If marijuana were legal would you smoke it?
Poll results
| Response | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| No | 55% | |
| Yes | 44% | |
| Total | 950 | |
Lead stories
12:28 a.m.
KU freshman Perry Ellis: College transition tough but rewarding- December 5, 2012
- Kansas University freshman Perry Ellis says the adjustment from high school to college — both in the classroom and on the basketball court — has been trying at times, but he’s focused on improving. By Gary Bedore
6:00 a.m.
Kansan gives $150,000 for KU social-welfare scholarships in memory of her children who died in a car accident- 4:59 p.m., December 5, 2012 Updated 4:59 p.m.
- Vergie Anderson, of Kinsley, holds the Kansas University School of Social Welfare close to her heart, as she does her two children, Jason and Brooke, who died in a car accident more than 30 years ago. Now the school and her children are forever linked, through a $150,000 gift announced Wednesday, from Anderson and her husband, that will establish a scholarship fund in honor of Jason and Brooke Meckfessel. By Matt Erickson
10:00 a.m.
Rising above: Ben McLemore elevates above adversity- December 5, 2012
- What must it be like to be Ben McLemore, Kansas University basketball star, floating sky-walker, owner of a million-dollar smile and a jump shot to match? By Tom Keegan
2:20 p.m.
United Way about $900,000 short of goal; leaders to extend donation timeframe- December 6, 2012
- Social service agencies throughout Douglas County may see a cutback in funding unless donations pick up significantly for the local United Way fundraising campaign. Chad Lawhorn
6:00 p.m.
KU’s Mount Oread Scholars program ending in favor of expanded Honors Program- December 6, 2012
- The Kansas University Mount Oread Scholars have made their last trip up the hill, as the program for high-ability freshmen will come to an end after this school year. Officials say the end of the program, which expanded to its largest size ever this fall, will correspond with an expansion for the KU Honors Program. By Matt Erickson
All stories
- For Washington state, legal pot — and now what?
- December 6, 2012
- People openly lit joints under the Space Needle and on Seattle’s sidewalks — then blew the smoke at TV news cameras. To those looking to “get baked,” the city’s police department suggested pizza and a “Lord of the Rings” movie marathon. What, exactly, is going on in Washington state?
- Citizens, police officers recognized for lifesaving efforts
- December 6, 2012
- Citizens and police officers who saved lives this year received awards Thursday night, and the police department graduated a new police academy class including recruits from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. By Ian Cummings
- KU women suffer first loss, 64-56
- December 6, 2012
- Kansas University’s women’s basketball season-opening winning streak came to an end Thursday night in a 64-56 loss to Arkansas.
- Obama, Romney teams share behind the scenes look at presidential campaigns
- December 6, 2012
- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was battle-tested during the GOP primary, which enabled him to win decisively the first debate with President Barack Obama. But not having a primary challenge, gave Obama the advantage of time to put in place a campaign apparatus that early on defined Romney as someone who was out of touch with the lives of everyday Americans. By Scott Rothschild
- Three Lawrence men charged in alleged sexual assault of woman
- December 6, 2012
- Three Lawrence men were charged Thursday in connection with an alleged sexual assault Tuesday night. By Shaun Hittle
- Police apprehend suspect after lunchtime foot pursuit
- December 6, 2012
- Police arrested a Lawrence man after a lunchtime foot pursuit. By Shaun Hittle
- Lawrence Meals on Wheels seeking volunteer drivers
- December 6, 2012
- The local program delivers 120 to 130 meals each day to home-bound seniors and others with special dietary needs. By Peter Hancock.
- 22-year-old Jefferson County woman pleads not guilty to child abuse; trial set for March
- December 6, 2012
- A 22-year-old Jefferson County woman pleaded not guilty Thursday to several charges related to injuring a 2-year-old Oskaloosa girl in July, said Jefferson County Attorney Jason Belveal. By Shaun Hittle
- Fourth finalist for KU engineering dean job withdraws
- December 6, 2012
- A fourth finalist for the Kansas University School of Engineering dean position has withdrawn, leaving the university’s search committee to recommend a dean from the three candidates already announced, perhaps as soon as this week.
- KU’s Mount Oread Scholars program ending in favor of expanded Honors Program
- December 6, 2012
- The Kansas University Mount Oread Scholars have made their last trip up the hill, as the program for high-ability freshmen will come to an end after this school year. Officials say the end of the program, which expanded to its largest size ever this fall, will correspond with an expansion for the KU Honors Program. By Matt Erickson
- Owner of daycare shut down after police raid appeals state order
- December 6, 2012
- The owner of a local daycare — shut down by state officials after her home was searched by police in October — has appealed an emergency order shutting down the facility. By Shaun Hittle
- New Senate President Wagle considers reopening legislative redistricting
- December 6, 2012
- Incoming Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle said Thursday that she is interested in redrawing legislative districts next year, even though federal judges already redrew the boundaries this year.
- United Way about $900,000 short of goal; leaders to extend donation timeframe
- December 6, 2012
- Social service agencies throughout Douglas County may see a cutback in funding unless donations pick up significantly for the local United Way fundraising campaign. Chad Lawhorn
- Lawrence man ordered to trial in burglary case
- December 6, 2012
- A 21-year-old Lawrence man waived his preliminary hearing and will stand trial on charges of aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage stemming from an Oct. 1 incident near Eudora. By Shaun Hittle
- Our Town Sports for Dec. 6
- December 6, 2012
- A weekly roundup of local events, happenings and results.
- How former Jayhawks fared in Dec. 5 NBA games
- December 6, 2012
- A look at how former Kansas University players fared in Wednesday’s NBA games.
- Tune In Tonight: Vogue hits 120 years
- December 6, 2012
- Do fashion magazines still matter? How will they look in the future? Don’t go looking for the answers to those questions in the new documentary “In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye” (8 p.m., HBO), a celebration of Vogue magazine’s 120th anniversary and a showcase of some of its more notable fashion editors from the past decades.
- 40 years ago: Bad checks on the rise
- December 6, 2012
- The 1972 total so far was 996 uncollected checks with a face value of $30,475.
- 25 years ago: Wildlife refuge off limits to hunters during whooping crane visit
- December 6, 2012
- The two adult birds and a chick had stopped at the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
- Style Scout: David Brown
- December 6, 2012
- Describe your style: Hippie traditional
- Style Scout: Rena Detrixhe
- December 6, 2012
- Who do people say you look like? When I was in Korea, the locals said I looked like Natalie Portman.
- Opinion: Pledge of balanced plan short-lived
- December 6, 2012 in print edition on A7
- Even Jonathan Swift, who said promises and pie crusts are made to be broken, might have marveled at the limited shelf life of Barack Obama’s promise of a “balanced” deficit-reduction plan — substantial spending cuts to accompany revenue increases. Obama made short shrift of that promise when he demanded $1.6 trillion in immediate tax increases and mostly unspecified domestic cuts. He also promised to cut $800 billion from 10 years of war spending that will end in two years, which is like “cutting” $800 billion by deciding not to build a ski resort on Mars.
- Horoscopes for Dec. 6
- December 6, 2012
- For Thursday, Dec. 6: This year you could find that your high energy often turns into anger or frustration. The issue might be your high expectations of others, which could be unrealistic … or perhaps others simply are not responsive. If you are single, be open and try not to project what you want onto someone else. If you are attached, though you might have a quarrel or two, a newfound gentleness evolves between you.
- Opinion: Colo. students shun gun dorm
- December 6, 2012 in print edition on A7
- Young people are not exactly renowned for their judgment. We are, after all, talking about an age group that has to be told it is a bad idea to text while doing 70. Or drink alcohol till it spews from your nostrils. Or wear a T-shirt and flip-flops to interview for the office job.
- Garden Calendar: What Douglas County Extension does
- December 6, 2012
- This week, I am taking a break from the garden to answer the question that I get asked more than any other: What is Extension? By Jennifer Smith
- Kovel’s Antiques: Victorian calling cards
- December 6, 2012
- High-society Victorians had a formal way to meet new friends. No playground visits, no social media.
- 100 years ago: Temperature drops 36 degrees in a day
- December 6, 2012
- “The thermometer took a sudden tumble in the last 24 hours.”
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- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013 · 49 comments
- Opinion: Discrimination more than just poor service May 25, 2013 · 19 comments
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- Long-term plan suggests toll lanes on K-10 corridor May 23, 2013 · 52 comments
- Lawrence pastor seeks to reconnect youth to NAACP May 25, 2013
- Simons' Saturday Column: KU’s legislative lobbying effort lacks clout, continuity May 25, 2013
- Free State girls capture 6A state track title; Harmon-Thomas adds two more May 25, 2013
- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
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