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The most famous brand in Kansas? It’s the Jayhawk, not Oz N
ever underestimate the reach of a powerhouse basketball program. I’ve had a student from China tell me, when settling on an American university to attend, that he picked Kansas University because he’d heard of its basketball team and thought it was cool. I know people who never attended KU who got tattoos of Jayhawks because of their love for the basketball team.
This month, a more quantified example of its impact came out. The latest “Kansas Brand Power Survey” from Wichita-based RSA Marketing Services says KU and the Jayhawks are the state’s top brand, again. According to RSA, their online survey asked 500 Kansans to
name the Kansas-based brand they thought was the most famous. Mike Snyder, COO and Principal at RSA, said in a press release that the the inclusion of “basketball” on the list (at No. 8) “definitely reflects the strong presence of KU, K-State and WSU in national basketball rankings.” Surprisingly absent,
RSA noted, was football powerhouse K-State, as well as Wichita State, just off two years of high-profile NCAA basketball performances. Of course, it’s certainly possible that the survey-takers had in mind the KU campus, its research programs or other talking points the school works hard to market. But in this case, I’m putting my money on the basketball team. Please see BRAND, page 2A
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City accepting applications for vacant seat on commission By Peter Hancock Twitter: @LJWpqhancock
The city of Lawrence is now ready to start taking applications for the vacant seat on the City Commission, but those who apply will undergo an intensive process that will include both oral and written examinations. The four current commissioners agreed Tuesday night on a process for screening applicants that may come as close as possible to the gauntCITY let that candidates face dur- COMMISSION ing regular elections, without actually holding a special election. Please see SEAT, page 8A
Most of 23rd, Mass. set to reopen after pipe burst, gas leak Staff Reports
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THIS IS A SELECTION of the many bicycles parked Tuesday afternoon in downtown Lawrence.
Planners look at trading some car spots for bike spots
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aybe it is time to start trading some car parking spots in downtown Lawrence for some bicycle parking spots. Maybe it is time for me to start wearing my cowboy hat and chaps when riding a bike to downtown. There is an idea floating around that could lead to both scenarios. I’m talking about bike
In total, there are 271 bicycle parking spaces in downtown Lawrence, according to transportation planner Jessica Mortinger, compared with 4,042 parking spots for cars. corrals. If you are not familiar with the concept, bike corrals basically are big bike racks that take over an on-street parking spot rather than being placed on a crowded
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sidewalk. (I’ve now discovered you don’t have to wear traditional corral apparel to use these. I’ve also discovered chafing.)
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All but the southernmost eastbound lane of 23rd Street are expected to reopen this evening following multiple repairs near the intersection of 23rd and Massachusetts streets, according to a city news release Tuesday. Jeanette Klamm, management analyst with the city of Lawrence, said Monday’s water main break at the intersection was repaired between midnight and 2 a.m. Tuesday. She said she is unsure how long it will take to repair the pavement that was damaged. Representatives in Public Works could not be reached for comment Tuesday evening. Workers who were repairing damage from the water main break hit a gas line shortly before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lawrence Police spokesman Trent McKinley said. Roads leading to the intersection reopened around 2:50 p.m. The city confirmed the gas line had been fully repaired by 3:55 p.m. While gas was leaking from the line, emergency crews went door-to-door evacuating residents and businesses within one block of the intersection. Road crews continue to repair the asphalt damaged by the water main break. By this evening, according to the release, the city plans to have both westbound lanes, one eastbound lane and the eastbound turn lane to Massachusetts Street open to traffic on 23rd Street.
Backyard Bag End Douglas County CASA is raffling off a Hobbitinspired playhouse designed by LHS engineering students. Page 3A
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