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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 23, 2024 - 8:05 pm

Author encourages first-generation Haskell, KU students to ‘show up for yourself’

by Molly Adams

Alejandra Campoverdi, author of ”First Gen: A Memoir,” spoke with first-generation Haskell and University of Kansas students Friday about loneliness, emotional inheritances and vulnerability.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 23, 2024 - 1:50 pm

‘We were just us’: Kansas Master Teacher brings authenticity to Sunflower Elementary classroom

by Tricia Masenthin

It’s early Friday morning and eager students patiently form a line at Jessica Brown’s desk. Several want to congratulate the first grade teacher for her new award. Others want to say hi to a beloved former teacher before starting their day.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 21, 2024 - 1:05 pm

Lawrence High’s Maya Smith earns Kansas Student Journalist of the Year award

by Tricia Masenthin

Lawrence High School senior Maya Smith was named the state’s top student journalist Wednesday by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 18, 2024 - 2:18 pm

Challenging status quo fuels organizer’s passion for activism

by Tricia Masenthin

Emily Fetsch’s pursuit of answers at a young age led her on a path of advocacy and into the role of lead organizer for Justice Matters.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Environment February 14, 2024 - 1:36 pm

Group wants to improve accessibility, biodiversity at Haskell Wetlands

by Molly Adams

Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 11, 2024 - 11:16 pm

Kansas City wins back-to-back Super Bowls; Lawrence celebrates

by Lawrence Times

The Kansas City football team won the Super Bowl yet again Sunday night, topping San Francisco 25-22 in overtime. After the final score, fans swarmed the streets of downtown Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 8, 2024 - 8:18 pm

Indigenous poets visit Haskell to inspire students with writing workshops

by Molly Adams

Eleven Indigenous poets visited Haskell Indian Nations University Wednesday to host writing workshops with more than 300 Indigenous college students. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education February 3, 2024 - 5:10 pm

New Indigenous Stewardship Club at KU aims to build community, partnerships

by Molly Adams

A new student organization at KU invites students from both universities in Lawrence to “embark on a journey of (re)discovery” through community stewardship. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education February 1, 2024 - 4:35 pm

KU faculty members push for chancellor’s office to set union election date

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

Members of the United Academics of the University of Kansas rallied Thursday to push for KU administrators to work with them to set a date for an election — the next step to certify the faculty union and move toward contract negotiations.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education January 31, 2024 - 10:09 pm

Lawrence school district families weigh in on STEAM school, proposed new middle school boundaries

by Maya Hodison

Families on Wednesday gave feedback on Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s transition to a STEAM school and asked the district committee working on middle school boundaries to maintain students’ communities.

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