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Education October 7, 2023 - 6:57 pm

Upcoming workshop to offer guidance on protecting LGBTQIA+ students’ rights at school

by Tricia Masenthin

Rainbow Kids & Families has partnered with the ACLU of Kansas to host a workshop Tuesday on the protection of LGBTQIA+ students within the K-12 educational setting.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 7, 2023 - 10:55 am

Renewed hope: Douglas County drug court graduate has created a new path for herself

by Mackenzie Clark

Over the past couple of years, Hope Thommen and Jason Hall have been the only constants in each other’s lives. Everything has changed for the better in sobriety, and they’re putting broken pieces back together.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 6, 2023 - 11:44 pm

Photos: Late Night in the Phog gets KU fans hyped

by Photos by Carter Gaskins

Fans packed Allen Fieldhouse Friday night for Late Night in the Phog, the massive pep rally that celebrates the beginning of each season of Jayhawk basketball.

Education October 6, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Deerfield Elementary principal announces plans to retire

by Lawrence Times

Joni Appleman, principal of Deerfield Elementary, has announced that she plans to retire at the end of June.

Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts October 6, 2023 - 4:42 pm

Judge tentatively dismisses Rontarus Washington Jr.’s wrongful incarceration case

by Mackenzie Clark

A federal judge has granted motions to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a man who was in custody of the Douglas County jail for more than five years while his case was still pending.

Education October 6, 2023 - 3:13 pm

Repatriation of Native American people’s remains is in progress, KU official says

by Maya Hodison

More than one-fifth of the human remains belonging to Native American people that are in KU’s possession will soon be returned to their rightful tribal nations, the university’s repatriation manager says.

Tom Harper / The Lawrence Times
Education October 6, 2023 - 2:21 pm

Students plan to raise tipi on campus for Indigenous Peoples Day; panels to follow

by Lawrence Times

Students with the First Nations Student Association at KU plan to raise a tipi on campus in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Two panels are also planned.

Luke Jordan/Contributed photo
Arts & Events October 6, 2023 - 12:55 pm

KU Theatre season opens with dark comedy

by Lawrence Times

KU Theatre will open its season with a provocative play that aims to “combat age-old constructs of exhaustion and repression through a diverse array of modern feministic and queer viewpoints.”

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Arts & Events October 5, 2023 - 10:17 pm

BLACK Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center to host open mics on first Fridays

by Lawrence Times

BLACK (Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas) Lawrence is collaborating with the Lawrence Arts Center to host monthly open mics on several upcoming first Fridays. 

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Business October 5, 2023 - 6:45 pm

Saltwell Farm Kitchen rising from the ashes with goals to rebuild and reopen after fire

by Jordan Winter

It was extremely fortunate timing when Mia Morrow, sous chef at Saltwell Farm Kitchen, started locking up the restaurant right before the dryer burst into flames.

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