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Environment May 11, 2024 - 12:41 am

Photos: Aurora borealis in Kansas

by Lawrence Times

Although not much of the northern lights’ glory was visible to the naked eye Friday night, Lawrence residents quickly discovered that their phones could “see” more than they could.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life May 4, 2024 - 1:33 pm

‘We’re not seeing him held back’: Shelter director envisions a bright future for Nash the dog

by Tricia Masenthin

It’s been more than six weeks since a Lawrence resident found a dog — now named Nash — bleeding from wounds all over his body. Nash is healing well, and he’s ready to transition to foster care.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 3, 2024 - 9:59 pm

Jewish KU students, staff gather for Shabbat in solidarity with pro-Palestine movement

by August Rudisell & Mackenzie Clark

More than two dozen Jewish KU students, faculty, staff and community members gathered Friday evening for a special Shabbat service with a message: Not all Jewish people are Zionists. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education May 3, 2024 - 3:24 pm

Billy Mills implores Haskell graduates to lead community healing

by Maya Hodison

Olympian Billy Mills said he believes this year’s class of Haskell Indian Nations University graduates will lead the healing of generational trauma in their communities.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 2, 2024 - 4:26 pm

Pro-Palestine protesters march through KU’s campus; Lawrence High students walk out to join

by Cuyler Dunn

KU students took the second day of their pro-Palestine protest to the front door of Chancellor Douglas Girod’s office. Lawrence High School students also walked out to join the movement.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education April 29, 2024 - 5:15 pm

Baker University students protest potential sale of land near wetlands discovery center to developers

by Maya Hodison

Baker University student protesters made it clear Monday that the potential sale of wet prairie lands near the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center will not fly with them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 21, 2024 - 2:20 pm

Fashion show spotlights Indigenous designers at Haskell

by Molly Adams

Indigenous talent, resilience and resistance were on display Saturday during Haskell’s first fashion show, “Indigenous Couture Goes Vogue.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 20, 2024 - 9:13 pm

Lawrence storytellers present digitized projects on homelessness, police brutality, Black joy

by Maya Hodison

Suppressed experiences of marginalized communities — such as Lawrence’s unhoused people — have been brought to light by local storytellers.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 15, 2024 - 7:17 pm

Residents of North Lawrence campsite prepare to say goodbye

by Mackenzie Clark

People have had a lot to say about the camp in North Lawrence over the past couple of years. But those who live there are mourning as they pack up to leave the place where they’ve made their homes.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 13, 2024 - 4:57 pm

Photos: Lawrence community members gather for FNSA Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival

by Carter Gaskins

Community members gathered at the Lied Center Saturday for the KU First Nations Student Association’s 35th powwow and seventh Indigenous Cultures Festival.

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