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Daniel Steck

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Kansas, Lawrence
As seen in: The University Daily Kansan, Longview News-Journal, News-Press Now, The Manhattan Mercury, Hastings Tribune, Emporia Gazette, Miami County Republic, Derby Informer, Hiawatha World, Atchison Globe
Covers:  State government, community affairs, University administration and policy, local business.
Former Web Producer/Editor @KUJH_KU | Former News Editor and others @KansanNews | KU JSchool Alum | Passionate about small business, coffee and community!
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Kansas HB 2460 seeks to remove DEI from postsecondary hiring

Kansas HB 2460 seeks to remove DEI from postsecondary hiring

A bill being heard in the Kansas legislature's Higher Education Committee would prohibit DEI or political ide…

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Memorial Stadium as we know it is gone; what's next?

Memorial Stadium as we know it is gone; what's next?

Memorial Stadium has been undergoing renovations since the conclusion of the home football games for the Jayh…

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KU drops 30 places in U.S. News Report, cites 'social mobility criteria'

KU drops 30 places in U.S. News Report, cites 'social mobility criteria'

In a press release from the University, it was cited that increased weighting of social mobility criteria was…

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KU announces 'Gateway District' along with major football stadium upgrades

KU announces 'Gateway District' along with major football stadium upgrades

The University of Kansas formalizes renovation plans and renderings of the David Booth Memorial Stadium. Phas…

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2023 Student Govt. Election: Key themes from Thursday’s debate

2023 Student Govt. Election: Key themes from Thursday’s debate

Student Senate coalition candidates took to the debate floor to discuss student issues on campus.

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McLain's Market closing its KU campus location Friday, March 10

McLain's Market closing its KU campus location Friday, March 10

McLain's will permanently close its location on the University of Kansas campus on March 10 at 2 p.m. The Iow…

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KU announces new associate vice chancellor for civil rights and Title IX

KU announces new associate vice chancellor for civil rights and Title IX

The University of Kansas announced on Tuesday that Lauren Jones McKown will lead civil rights and Title IX ef…

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Applied Behavioral Science Director of Undergraduate Studies David Jarmolowicz passes away

Applied Behavioral Science Director of Undergraduate Studies David Jarmolowicz passes away

David Jarmolowicz, Applied Behavioral Science Director of Undergraduate Studies, has passed away this past we…

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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women week hosted by Haskell and KU

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women week hosted by Haskell and KU

Last week, Haskell Indian Nations University and the University of Kansas partnered to raise awareness for mi…

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Masks no longer required on KU and Lawrence buses

Masks no longer required on KU and Lawrence buses

KU Transportation Services announced that as of today, masks will be optional on all KU buses. The announceme…

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Director of the Harvard Annual Poll speaks about Gen Z activism at Dole Institute

Director of the Harvard Annual Poll speaks about Gen Z activism at Dole Institute

Author and director of polling at Harvard, John Della Volpe, spoke on his new book, “Fight: How Gen Z is chan…

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Preparation underway for 33rd annual FNSA powwow

Preparation underway for 33rd annual FNSA powwow

The KU First Nations Student Association is hosting their 33rd annual powwow in conjunction with their 5th an…

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Masks no longer required in classrooms starting March 28

Masks no longer required in classrooms starting March 28

The University of Kansas has announced that masks will no longer be required in classrooms effective March 28…

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Kansas activist groups host summit to increase political awareness

Kansas activist groups host summit to increase political awareness

Several local activist groups hosted a summit this week to increase political awareness and advocate for voti…

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KU faculty hosts panel on Russian invasion of Ukraine

KU faculty hosts panel on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Faculty members of the University of Kansas’ College of Liberal Arts & Sciences hosted a panel discussion Wed…

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KU changes mask requirements, no longer required in non-classroom settings

KU changes mask requirements, no longer required in non-classroom settings

Starting 5 p.m. March 3, masks will no longer be required in non-classroom settings, which includes libraries…

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Lawrence School Board decides against school closures following community backlash

Lawrence School Board decides against school closures following community backlash

After Lawrence school closure proposals, community members rallied against the school board's plan. At a Feb.…

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Lawrence Women's March raises awareness on reproductive rights

Lawrence Women's March raises awareness on reproductive rights

Lawrence community members marched down Massachusetts street in the annual Lawrence Women's March. The march …

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Multiple Lawrence businesses now require proof of vaccination to enter

Multiple Lawrence businesses now require proof of vaccination to enter

Businesses in Lawrence are now requiring their customers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

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