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- Kobler to lead shift toward 'technology-rich' classrooms May 23, 2013
- Former Lawrence resident Sri Srinivasan confirmed for prestigious D.C. Court of Appeals May 23, 2013
- 100 years ago: 'The vulturous Kaw triumped' over Billie Bob Atkinson May 23, 2013
- Hillcrest teacher honored with annual 'Bobs' Award' May 22, 2013
- Off the Beaten Plate: Black Forest Crepe at A.B.'s May 23, 2013
- Two men face charges in Sunday morning shooting May 22, 2013
- House Republican leaders propose 1.5 percent cut to higher education for each of next two fiscal years May 21, 2013
- No consensus on McLemore's draft position after lottery May 23, 2013
- Opinion: Why gay role models matter May 23, 2013
- Families invited to free 'Wild Gardens' event at KU Natural History Museum May 23, 2013
KU faculty, staff push for improved tuition benefits for themselves and their families
The last I heard, the average KU faculty salary was about $110,000 per year. And that was several years ago. Does the 70K figure include the TAs to bring the average down? As far as the staff employees are concerned, they may be KU classified employees, but they are on the same retirement system as other state employees who get no tuition assistance. Bottom line, KU Faculty members are the highest paid public employees in the state and can well afford to educate their children. I'd like to see some actual proof of what KU Faculty and staff make. By law that information is open to the public.
May 14, 2013 at 1:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City agrees to create resident-only parking zone on street near KU campus
Have you seen the price of on-campus parking lately? Depending on the time of day, a KU parking permit is a "hunting License" for a parking spot. Aside from that, why should KU Classified employees have to pay to park where they work? As far as I know, KU is the only employer in Douglas county that charges it's employees to park where they work and even then you are normally parked the equivalent of 3-4 blocks away from your workplace.
May 8, 2013 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Report: McLemore’s AAU coach took agent money
Are student athletes living in poverty? Hardly. They get free meals, lodging, medical care, tuition, books, tutoring and anything else they can get off the record. All they need is a little spending money. It's all tax free and when they leave school, they are not 30 to 50K in debt. So when so many things or services are free, why wouldn't he assume the trips were free?
May 5, 2013 at 11:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence man charged with two counts of arson
How about an arrest on an out of state felony warrant? Probably an NCIC hit.
May 5, 2013 at 10:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Kansans wanting to repeal the death penalty applaud Maryland's action
At present, the so-called death penalty costs more because of the Judges, lawyers, feeding them, medical care and all the other things we have to pay for. Why do appeals seem to go on forever or at least 10 to 20 years? The purpose of that murder trial should be to find the truth, not bend over backwards to give the accused every break possible. And by the way, if they get life in prison, they still appeal their conviction or sentence at public expense. The accused have a right to a speedy trial so why don't we have a right to speedy justice? Even if there is some doubt as to guilt, it should not take that long for an appeal. As I recall, the Carr brothers murder trial in Wichita did not get very much coverage by the LJW probably because it was not a local case, but it has to rank as one of the most brutal murder cases in the history of the State of Kansas. Do a little research on it if you like. It was about ten years ago and they are still alive after getting the death sentence. I'd be willing to bet they will still be alive 10 years from now and that is not justice.
May 3, 2013 at 6:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Advocates from both sides of gun control debate discuss with community
Does anyone have any idea how many guns (all types) are in the USA at present, not counting those owned by police or the military services? I suspect the number is so high that gun control is futile. The only way to fix this is to confiscate all guns from everyone, shut down the gun companies,gun shows, retailers and make all guns illegal under any circumstance. Also shut down all ammunition plants except for those making ammunition specifically for the police & military services. All the other support companies (parts, etc.) would just fade away. And we also know this is not going to happen, right?
April 18, 2013 at 2:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Roberts, Moran vote against expanded background checks in gun sales
Does anyone have any idea how many guns (all types) are in the USA at present, not counting those owned by police or the military services? I suspect the number is so high that gun control is futile. The only way to fix this is to confiscate all guns from everyone, shut down the gun companies,gun shows, retailers and make all guns illegal under any circumstance. Also shut down all ammunition plants except for those making ammunition specifically for the police & military services. All the other support companies (parts, etc.) would just fade away.
And we also know this is not going to happen, right?
April 18, 2013 at 1:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Vigil held to promote gun control
Actually I think Ronda Miller put up a very well written post and makes good points. Mental health is the key here. Not being an attorney, I would have to guess tha the problem with bringing mental health records into the background checks is the Medical Privacy Act. How do you get around that?
Have you noticed in the past few years how many "privacy" forms you have to fill out at the hospital, pharmacy and doctor's office? You also no longer (or rarely) see condition updates in the paper after a terrible accident. A hospital spokesperson will only say he or she is still in the hospital. Mental health is an especially sensitive issue and there are probably lots of fine people undergoing counseling or treatment that pose no threat to anyone. If mental health records are part of the bacground check, who else has access to the information? Employers, Teachers, the gun store?
April 14, 2013 at 5:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Court rejects convicted murderer Thomas Murray's challenge of prison sentence
I'm surprised the so-called Innocence project at KU hasn't tried to get him off.
April 11, 2013 at 5:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Rhoades recants, apologizes for bribery allegation against KTA chief
Is Johnson the same guy who was in charge of the KTA about 15 years ago when it was discovered the top guy had he own private entrance to his home on the turnpike just north of Wichita? If I remember right, it was an exit to a KTA storage/maintenance yard. He was able to drive through the yard and through another gate to his home.
KTA people will never favor merging with KDOT because of the earnings difference. The last I heard or read, top KTA officials make about 50% more than KDOT guys.
March 12, 2013 at 5:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )