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Sound Off 2002

Sound Off for May 2002

Friday, May 31

I thought Kansas University was having financial difficulties. How are they able to buy a new property on Ohio Street?

Thursday, May 30

Are there any sports bars in Lawrence planning to have live World Cup coverage?

Wednesday, May 29

Why is Central Junior High School getting an old portable classroom and Quail Run School getting a new portable? How much does it cost the district to move the old portable to Central? Why can't Quail Run keep the old one and let Central get the new one?

Tuesday, May 28

How much does it cost to ride the city buses in Lawrence?

Monday, May 27

Have the lottery numbers been moved to a different place in the Journal-World?

Sunday, May 26

Why is the percentage increase of tuition for in-state residents attending Kansas University so much more than the increase for out-of-state students?

Saturday, May 25

I've heard some people say tuition will go up 21 percent at KU this fall, and other people say 25 percent. Which is it?

Friday, May 24

How can I get a copy of the photo with the lightning and the campanile that ran in the paper a couple weeks ago?

Thursday, May 23

How can I find the list of Kansas University graduates?

Wednesday, May 22

You have put the graduation times for all the schools in Jefferson County, Douglas County, Johnson County, but you have consistently failed to mention the activities for graduation for Bishop Seabury Academy east of Lawrence. Can you tell us plans for graduation and end-of-school events?

Tuesday, May 21

Is War Emblem related to Man of War?

Monday, May 20

When are finals for Lawrence district high school students?

Sunday, May 19

How many women are there in President George Bush's cabinet?

Saturday, May 18

What's that old country-western song with the line: "I shot a man in Reno, just to see him die"?

Friday, May 17

I keep hearing people say the Rolling Stones are too old for rock 'n' roll. So how old are they?

Thursday, May 16

I heard that mail carriers who have an accident, whether they fall on ice or have an auto accident, are disciplined for that and can be suspended. I was wondering if that was the case.

Wednesday, May 15

How many hours must neighbors listen to barking dogs before the police would consider it a nuisance?

Tuesday, May 14

What happened to Doug Heady, who did the weather on 6News?

Monday, May 13

How do the other "Star Wars" movies rank for all-time box office receipts?

Sunday, May 12

Can anybody tell me what the city ordinance is regarding big trucks driving on Massachusetts Street between 11th and Sixth? ... Is it unlawful for them to travel Mass. Street?

Saturday, May 11

What would it take for the city of Lawrence to go to the election of a mayor at large, instead of the city manager form of government? Other cities such as Topeka and Kansas City have this election of a full-time mayor instead of city manager.

Friday, May 10

What activities are available for older people in a college town like Lawrence?

Thursday, May 9

What does the city of Lawrence do with all the yard waste its crews pick up? Does the city have a composting program that's open to the public?

Wednesday, May 8

How can we see the list of the people who got bonuses at Kansas University?

Tuesday, May 7

Does Douglas County or Lawrence have a Web site for sex offenders? If so, could you list it?

Monday, May 6

How many dogs are allowed per household in Lawrence?

Sunday, May 5

Does the Douglas County Sheriff's Office have any leads or made any arrests in the March 3 bombing incident?

Saturday, May 4

Who pays for the sex column in The University Daily Kansan?

Friday, May 3

Why does a small Laidlaw school bus marked "134" idle near the intersection of Missouri Street and 28th Court for 10 minutes every weekday morning, especially because it doesn't pick up any passengers? Shouldn't the driver turn off the engine to reduce air pollution, fuel use and cost to the taxpayers?

Thursday, May 2

Back in 1991, Darren Fulcher was elected Kansas University student body president, but he was made to leave office and Alan Lowden, who was Asian-American, became president. Granted he was elected as vice president, but I think he was the first Asian-American president. I was wondering if that was true?

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