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Room 125: The LHS Podcast

Friday, May 16, 2008

Over the past few weeks, the Lawrence school board has made plans to improve and upgrade the athletic facilites at both Lawrence High School and Free State High School, in a way to make them more equal. While these changes are much needed and appreciated, today on Room 125, the Lawrence High School student podcast, we'll look at the larger issue of inequity between Lawrence high and Free State, particularly in relation to funding and socioeconomic difference of the student populations and why this issue remains greatly unacknowledged.

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The Morning Rush

Friday, May 16, 2008

Afternoon highs will head back near normal today with a high of 76 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Look for a light west wind for most of the afternoon between 5-10 mph with your overnight low dropping near 50 degrees. In today's news: KU tuition: For the first time, Kansas University tuition and required fees next year could cost at least $7,000 for every student. $10 million grant for young readers: KU on Thursday received a $10 million grant to help children get ready to read before they enter kindergarten. Wilco concert a success: City leaders and the promoter for Wednesdays Wilco concert downtown proved successful and city manager David Corliss said future concerts would be considered. Allen Fieldhouse renovations approved: The $55 million renovations of Allen Fieldhouse and the surrounding facilities are a go, after approval was given at Thursday morning's Kansas Board of Regents meeting.

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High School Spodcasters

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Join Journal-World High School Sports Editor Matt Tait and Channel 6 Sports Anchor DJ Whetter as they chat with Lawrence High junior Taylor Seratte, one half of the Lions' doubles team that qualified for the Class 6A state tennis tourney this weekend in Goddard.

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Spodcasters

Monday, April 28, 2008

The crew (Ryan Greene, Ryan Wood, Tom Keegan), discuss KU's splash in the 2008 NFL Draft, including Aqib Talib going 20th overall and several Jayhawks going on the second day. Then it's a look ahead to June's NBA Draft, and discussing whether Chalmers and Arthur should stay in, and where the KU seniors could wind up. Plus, a fresh dose of trivia.

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Press Conferences & Post-Game Interviews

Thursday, April 24, 2008

KU junior guard Mario Chalmers on Wednesday announced his intention to enter the 2008 NBA Draft without an agent, leaving open the possibility for a return to Kansas for his senior season.

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Pulse Podcast

Thursday, April 24, 2008

The annual "Showtime" music revue kicks off at 7:30 p.m. tonight — and continues with shows Friday and Saturday — with a variety of acts at Lawrence High School. Tune in to the Pulse Podcast to hear a sampling of performances at this year's event.

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Gameday Cram Session

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008

Ryan Greene and Kevin Romary break down the biggest challenge yet for both No. 2 Kansas and No. 22 Kansas State in the 2007-08 season. The guys offer some thoughts and predictions as the undefeated Jayhawks and Michael Beasley & Co. get set to square off in Bramlage Coliseum, where KU has had some moderate success in the past.

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Memories of '87-'88

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Former Journal-World sports editor Chuck Woodling and current J-W business editor Mark Fagan (then just a KU sophomore) discuss the feelings around Lawrence as the 1987-88 KU team had to overcome a series of hurdles midseason. Included were Archie Marshall's knee injury, Marvin Branch's eligibility and Chris Piper's nagging injury.

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Free Speak: The Free State Podcast

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

The Free Speak gang tackles the ins and outs of applying for college, takes a look at Firebirds' winter sports teams, and offers a review of "Into the Wild."

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Bedore's Take

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007

The third commitment for Bill Self's 2008 recruiting class - 6-foot-8 New Jersey power forward Quintrell Thomas - gives KU another big body following the departures of Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun and possibly Darrell Arthur. Journal-World KU men's basketball beat writer talks about the newest member of the class, plus who could be next.

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6News Podcast

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

6News podcast for October 12, 2007

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Wood's Take

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007

KU football beat writer Ryan Wood talks about what a Top 25 ranking can now do for Mark Mangino's surging program. Plus, how high can the Jayhawks go in the polls?

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The Capitol Report

Monday, April 9, 2007

Scott Rothschild and Gena Terlizzi join Joel Mathis to discuss House Speaker Melvin Neufeld's proposal to charge local communities more for Regents university maintenance. Plus: What's going on in health care?

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