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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 2, 2024 - 6:32 pm

Lawrence rally, march push for ‘Hands off Rafah’

by Molly Adams

More than 100 community members gathered in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 26, 2024 - 12:27 am

Lawrence Indigenous, queer communities and allies mourn death of nonbinary Oklahoma teen

by Molly Adams

Members of Native American and queer Lawrence communities joined in solidarity for a vigil in honor of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student from Oklahoma who died this month after suffering injuries from a fight in the girls’ bathroom at school — the bathroom state law required them to use.

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. 

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