Lawrence rally, march push for ‘Hands off Rafah’
More than 100 community members gathered in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
More than 100 community members gathered in Lawrence Saturday afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
Lawrence High School senior Maya Smith was named the state’s top student journalist Wednesday by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association.
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.
Students and volunteers with the Haskell Greenhouse want to create accessible trails at the Haskell Wetlands and reintroduce native species to the area.
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.
Eleven Indigenous poets visited Haskell Indian Nations University Wednesday to host writing workshops with more than 300 Indigenous college students.
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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