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COVID-19 response in Douglas County, Kansas (2020)

Collected by: University of Kansas

Archived since: Mar, 2020

Description:

This archive documents the response to, narrative of, and events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in Douglas County and at the University of Kansas. This includes the efforts of the University, county and cities governments, businesses, and the community at large. Some of the sources included in this archive are official university websites, county and city government pages, and news stories. This archive attempts to track and gather the digital response of the county, University, and their communities to the COVID-19 pandemic and the events and changes that followed. As this is still on ongoing situation, more websites are added as new information and procedures emerge

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Title: A second coronavirus lockdown will be even tougher to endure than the first

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/a-second-coronavirus-lockdown-will-be-even-tougher-to-endure-than-the-first/article_e076d3ce-bc85-11ea-9963-cfd8b24d11ef.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues that the rising number of coronavirus cases could lead to a far more damaging economic shutdown.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: A vote for Biden is a vote for America

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/a-vote-for-biden-is-a-vote-for-america/article_4cdb6688-801d-11ea-ab6a-c715ffc8d105.html

Description: Columnist Audrey Kesler explains how Barack Obama's endorsement speech in favor of Joe Biden changed her opinion about the likely democratic nominee.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Airlines need to consider public health overhaul

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/airlines-need-to-consider-public-health-overhaul/article_a5aa2b6e-b182-11ea-9166-3b5de0c00677.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues for more strict safety protocols on commercial flights, especially with classes at KU set to resume Aug. 24.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Another Joe Biden sexual assault accusation — we need to set better standards

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/another-joe-biden-sexual-assault-accusation-we-need-to-set-better-standards/article_ec92d70a-72a4-11ea-9667-4fdb1337affb.html

Description: A former Senate aide recently accused presidential candidate Joe Biden of a 1990s sexual assault, leading Opinion Editor Sarah Grindstaff to encourage voters to reexamine the standards they set for their politicians.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Another side of the virus in another side of the world

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/another-side-of-the-virus-in-another-side-of-the-world/article_39f95b9e-7b5c-11ea-b8a3-fbadceaf87ce.html

Description: Sofia Berrospi recounts her experience traveling across the world to return home from The University of Kansas amid a spreading pandemic that continues to shake the world.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Attention celebrities, singing John Lennon is not 'helpful'

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/attention-celebrities-singing-john-lennon-is-not-helpful/article_bb35400c-6ebd-11ea-8493-4f5cacb1788a.html

Description: Opinion columnist Audrey Kesler argues that celebrities should be using their wealth of resources to help the general public instead of making videos to lift people's spirits.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Business reopenings and public safety can coexist despite polarized debate

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/business-reopenings-and-public-safety-can-coexist-despite-polarized-debate/article_2af7b29a-ab49-11ea-90f4-876328ba4592.html

Description: Opinion columnist Elijah Southwick argues for safe business reopenings and adapting amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: CARES Act won’t help KU students

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/cares-act-won-t-help-ku-students/article_b30300de-75e5-11ea-b2c2-c34036d9cef4.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues that the $2.2 trillion stimulus package approved on March 27 will do little to help college students.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Choosing to exercise your 'freedom' is costing human lives

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/choosing-to-exercise-your-freedom-is-costing-human-lives/article_f4c2e476-6fc8-11ea-8a71-57d77289b57e.html

Description: Opinion columnist Wyatt Hall argues that personal rights shouldn't come before the lives of others.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Clear the stage: A world of live online music is emerging before our ears

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/clear-the-stage-a-world-of-live-online-music-is-emerging-before-our-ears/article_6924b020-8a6c-11ea-aa9c-739491e14026.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris discusses the evolving medium of online concert experiences during quarantine.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Colleges might have to stay online for a while — KU needs to prove its worth

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/colleges-might-have-to-stay-online-for-a-while-ku-needs-to-prove-its-worth/article_d5f61d3c-80d1-11ea-9d18-87d870defeee.html

Description: Opinion columnist Wyatt Hall argues that The University needs to improve its online courses and instruction if classes stay online in the fall in order to retain its students.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Companies need to stop valuing dollars over lives

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/companies-need-to-stop-valuing-dollars-over-lives/article_4321f97a-8678-11ea-ad89-57dcd685e4a9.html

Description: Opinion columnist Wyatt Hall urges companies to stop treating the essential workers poorly because these workers are what is keeping this country afloat.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Coronavirus crisis shows how isolationism costs lives

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/coronavirus-crisis-shows-how-isolationism-costs-lives/article_73fef416-5cd0-11ea-aac0-eff07a3a3ab5.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jeffery Birch urges voters to avoid calls for isolationism incited by coronavirus fears.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Coronavirus isn't the only health condition impacting Americans

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/coronavirus-isnt-the-only-health-condition-impacting-americans/article_446085d2-88bb-11ea-88f5-ef405d4ee64f.html

Description: Opinion columnist Elijah Southwick argues that supporting free health care only for COVID-19 and not for all health issues is short-sighted and political opportunism.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Coronavirus may take Americans on a dark trip down memory lane

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/coronavirus-may-take-americans-on-a-dark-trip-down-memory-lane/article_b6069cce-5c1c-11ea-92ea-dfa72bab1b93.html

Description: Opinion columnist Keisha Lopes argues that the United States needs to be careful to protect American citizens from coronavirus without discriminating against Asian Americans.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Coronavirus pandemic presents call of duty for a jaded generation

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/coronavirus-pandemic-presents-call-of-duty-for-a-jaded-generation/article_4221f93e-7a8a-11ea-8017-13cb2db7103c.html

Description: Opinion columnist Elijah Southwick describes the power and importance of grocery store workers in the midst of a crisis.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: COVID-19 surge in pet adoptions isn’t necessarily good — think before you adopt

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/covid-19-surge-in-pet-adoptions-isn-t-necessarily-good-think-before-you-adopt/article_6de15ff8-8677-11ea-ac26-df69dd821fcc.html

Description: Opinion columnist Savannah Glaves argues that animal adoption surges from COVID-19 may not be a good thing due to unintended consequences and encourages readers to consider long-term commitment before adopting a pet.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Democratic Party must curb its hypocrisy amid Biden allegations

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/democratic-party-must-curb-its-hypocrisy-amid-biden-allegations/article_88c81080-8bec-11ea-94a0-1763bde847d5.html

Description: Opinion columnist Wyatt Hall examines the hypocrisy of the Democratic Party's treatment of the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: DIY Germ-X? Only if you're 21!

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/diy-germ-x-only-if-youre-21/article_67c61b8c-67c2-11ea-82fa-67b49ee724ef.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues that the minimum legal drinking age be lowered to 18.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Don't be selfish: Stop hoarding toilet paper

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/dont-be-selfish-stop-hoarding-toilet-paper/article_8178e332-6940-11ea-9023-537d92240c7b.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jeffrey Birch discusses artificial shortages amid the coronavirus outbreak, and he encourages readers to prevent panic by discerning between what they think they need and what they actually need.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Dopamine fasts: The unbalanced approach to mental maintenance

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/dopamine-fasts-the-unbalanced-approach-to-mental-maintenance/article_839e2408-b759-11ea-9934-ab28f11c1c09.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues for finding balance in your pursuit of improving mental health.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Ego shouldn’t be a factor when responding to a global pandemic

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/ego-shouldn-t-be-a-factor-when-responding-to-a-global-pandemic/article_60fa4ed0-801e-11ea-8348-9f9ac3fc392d.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jeffrey Birch argues that in the midst of a global pandemic and times of uncertainty and anxiety, world leaders need to keep their egos in check and focus on the larger situation at hand.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Fall scholarship hall dining plan misses the mark, endangers students

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/fall-scholarship-hall-dining-plan-misses-the-mark-endangers-students/article_2e593856-bd4f-11ea-901e-2b911db20e45.html

Description: Opinion columnist Tom Riggs argues that fall scholarship hall dining plans fall short of providing students with the affordability and freedom of choice presented in years past.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Fleeing a 'forbidden European country': KU senior flies home amid coronavirus concerns

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/fleeing-a-forbidden-european-country-ku-senior-flies-home-amid-coronavirus-concerns/article_6904cfcc-6aef-11ea-b08b-13596b602998.html

Description: Bea Reiter, a senior from Overland Park studying Spanish and anthropology, recounts her experience as she evacuated Salamanca, Spain, amid coronavirus concerns.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: For the love of graduation, keep them separate

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/for-the-love-of-graduation-keep-them-separate/article_ba6b48ee-7447-11ea-a943-4b4fd27c3a30.html

Description: Opinion columnist Haley Czuma argues that The University of Kansas class of 2020 deserves their own graduation ceremony.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Free For All: Thursday, Jan. 30

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/free-for-all-thursday-jan-30/article_276d5c96-42f4-11ea-b8bf-33e0291cc6b2.html

Description: FFA of the day: “Do you think Christian Braun can twerk?”

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Gov. Laura Kelly is not out to take away your religious rights

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/gov-laura-kelly-is-not-out-to-take-away-your-religious-rights/article_2ad8933e-7e84-11ea-9d86-9f41d2f691c8.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues that Gov. Laura Kelly does not want to take away freedom of religion — she just wants to protect Kansans.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: How do I stay productive during quarantine? Center your well-being

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/how-do-i-stay-productive-during-quarantine-center-your-well-being/article_05f89878-6a2c-11ea-836d-4b4521b7dee5.html

Description: Ask Aroog is an advice column for The University of Kansas students to ask columnist Aroog Khaliq for advice on love, relationships and life. This week, Aroog gives advice to a student struggling with the transition to online classes amid the COVID-19 quarantine and the University's switch to online classes.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: How to spruce up your summer with social distancing

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/how-to-spruce-up-your-summer-with-social-distancing/article_a31180e8-8fde-11ea-bda1-1b0a754584b9.html

Description: Opinion columnist Audrey Kesler provides different summer activities to get outside while still practicing social distancing.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Internet providers need to focus more on rural areas

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/internet-providers-need-to-focus-more-on-rural-areas/article_e099d748-7a8b-11ea-b2d0-bfc82ad6ee99.html

Description: Opinion columnist Savannah Glaves suggests internet providers make an effort to improve internet connectivity in rural areas to promote a more efficient learning environment as COVID-19 restricts students to online learning.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris would be a match made in heaven for the 2020 election

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/joe-biden-and-kamala-harris-would-be-a-match-made-in-heaven-for-the-2020/article_2162a622-89ac-11ea-bfa7-77a8e7f638ce.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues Democratic candidate Joe Biden should choose Kamala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 presidential election.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: KU needs to provide better information to students

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/ku-needs-to-provide-better-information-to-students/article_3bd3356c-8e52-11ea-a360-1f5f9e7410b2.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper suggests that The University of Kansas be more transparent about future plans and dates regarding reopening campus post-COVID-19.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: KU needs to refund dining and housing

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/ku-needs-to-refund-dining-and-housing/article_3243f4fe-6e14-11ea-855d-4b2876373b37.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues that The University of Kansas should refund dining and housing for students no longer living at The University because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: KU Recreation Services risked students’ lives by waiting to close its doors

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/ku-recreation-services-risked-students-lives-by-waiting-to-close-its-doors/article_cd9c6f38-84dc-11ea-a577-6f3a67d423df.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues that it was irresponsible for the Ambler Recreation Center to stay open after the KU campus closed.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: KU students will be responsible for controlling COVID-19 in Lawrence

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/ku-students-will-be-responsible-for-controlling-covid-19-in-lawrence/article_ab8f85c2-c075-11ea-bf61-73ff288555f4.html

Description: Opinion columnist Hattie Friesen argues that students will be most responsible for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 once students return to campus.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Leave your worries at the door and 'have a gas 'during quarantine

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/leave-your-worries-at-the-door-and-have-a-gas-during-quarantine/article_d3b05614-6d4e-11ea-ba3b-ab6418308179.html

Description: Opinion Editor Sarah Grindstaff encourages readers to remember to still have fun in these trying times.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Let’s stay fit during the pandemic

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/let-s-stay-fit-during-the-pandemic/article_4e21341e-738e-11ea-bee6-d73adbb9688d.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper offers a variety of ways to stay physically active while social distancing at home.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Let's declare global war on COVID-19

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/lets-declare-global-war-on-covid-19/article_4cc1423c-70a8-11ea-b437-abe47a05538e.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues that in light of the pandemic, we should unite to declare a global war on COVID-19.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Let's not rush into reopening Kansas

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/lets-not-rush-into-reopening-kansas/article_0d2db98a-8beb-11ea-800c-c38ff35ef793.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jamie Hawley encourages Kansans to continue practicing social distancing despite plans to reopen the state.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Letter from the editor: We've got you covered

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/letter-from-the-editor-weve-got-you-covered/article_9691a954-6556-11ea-a9b6-df881f0b4e6a.html

Description: With campus closed for the time being amid coronavirus concerns, the Kansan will suspend print but still publish news online.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: ‘Mai pen rai — it will be OK’: KU junior says ‘goodbye’ to semester abroad

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/mai-pen-rai-it-will-be-ok-ku-junior-says-goodbye-to-semester-abroad/article_254a3852-6af5-11ea-8abd-b74aaf7f99ad.html

Description: Katie Counts, a junior from St. Louis studying journalism, was studying abroad in Bangkok, Thailand, but just booked her flight home on March 19. Counts explains her epiphany that amid all current concern, life is simply about people.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Mail-in voting protects your health — and the right to vote

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/mail-in-voting-protects-your-health-and-the-right-to-vote/article_e0c918a0-80d0-11ea-9ceb-a7ac19cda79b.html

Description: Opinion columnist Elijah Southwick argues upcoming elections should transition to an entirely mail-in process in light of the intensifying coronavirus pandemic.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Mental illness and abuse: The side effects of a pandemic

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/mental-illness-and-abuse-the-side-effects-of-a-pandemic/article_e7ce6340-c788-11ea-aff6-03216e58dcb3.html

Description: Opinion columnist Hattie Friesen discusses the potential for further mental health and domestic abuse challenges in the case of another COVID-19 lockdown.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: News warriors, stop seeking out the bad news

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/news-warriors-stop-seeking-out-the-bad-news/article_fc2fbe66-6ec2-11ea-9e68-c34aacb04256.html

Description: Opinion columnist Haley Czuma stresses the importance of being conscious of the amount of news and information we consume in this time of uncertainty.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Novel coronavirus provides Americans the chance to be openly xenophobic

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/novel-coronavirus-provides-americans-the-chance-to-be-openly-xenophobic/article_d851a7b0-477c-11ea-a2dd-6310f17aecff.html

Description: Opinion columnist Savannah Glaves explains how the circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus have only led to brazen xenophobia.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Public health is at risk if we don't reform prisons

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/public-health-is-at-risk-if-we-dont-reform-prisons/article_eeb06670-79d3-11ea-9b62-fb5ecb567e7d.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues that the United States should move away from housing convicted criminals in prisons toward house arrest to encourage rehabilitation, avoid the spread of the coronavirus and save federal dollars.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Public health must trump profits

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/public-health-must-trump-profits/article_00b00318-6ec0-11ea-9791-0f2b31465814.html

Description: While the economy seems to be the main focus and distraught of many, opinion columnist Leo Nierhorster-Cook argues we should rethink where we place our worries and remember the public health crisis that is underway.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Rebranding our racist past is only the first step of many to achieving racial justice

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/rebranding-our-racist-past-is-only-the-first-step-of-many-to-achieving-racial-justice/article_7735edd4-c2c8-11ea-8474-bf1fc75e63ba.html

Description: Opinion columnist Gavin Nelson argues that superficial rebranding efforts from major corporations need to be backed up with substantive actions.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Social distancing sucks — do it anyway

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/social-distancing-sucks-do-it-anyway/article_edf30304-693f-11ea-a8cc-ef838933a61b.html

Description: Opinion columnist Audrey Kesler encourages readers to stay in and practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Stop spreading misinformation about COVID-19

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/stop-spreading-misinformation-about-covid-19/article_2567b034-7537-11ea-8fce-27e05f891085.html

Description: Opinion columnist Wyatt Hall argues that we need to be careful to not spread misinformation, especially during the current pandemic when it could lead to mass panic.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Support small businesses — help save our local restaurants

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/support-small-businesses-help-save-our-local-restaurants/article_731594ae-7447-11ea-aa25-97dd3141a869.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris discusses the importance of eating local during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: The 2020 NFL Draft was a celebration of the unbreakable human spirit

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/the-2020-nfl-draft-was-a-celebration-of-the-unbreakable-human-spirit/article_1139cc32-8b1c-11ea-a3e2-cf44adc6a9f7.html

Description: Opinion columnist Elijah Southwick describes how the 2020 NFL Draft revealed to him the strength of the human spirit.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: The coronavirus is the newest front in class warfare

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/the-coronavirus-is-the-newest-front-in-class-warfare/article_b0ed9678-7f37-11ea-9854-eb57e8456a7a.html

Description: Opinion columnist Leo Niehorster-Cook argues that the coronavirus pandemic has awakened a new form of American class consciousness.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: The validation of Black Joy is just as important as that of Black Grief

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/the-validation-of-black-joy-is-just-as-important-as-that-of-black-grief/article_34e4b56c-bf9b-11ea-8d84-b72f8abceff4.html

Description: Opinion columnist Margarita Madu discusses Black Joy being celebrated and its relationship with love and creativity.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: This is not the apocalypse

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/this-is-not-the-apocalypse/article_c8e902d6-7f3b-11ea-828b-ff46edac5e4f.html

Description: Jamie Hawley reflects on her column from one year ago about the apocalyptic state of the world and compares it to the coronavirus pandemic. Hawley argues while we're not in the apocalypse, we still have plenty of work to do.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Throwing a party isn't staying home, Easter gatherings were irresponsible

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/throwing-a-party-isnt-staying-home-easter-gatherings-were-irresponsible/article_e60cd19c-7dad-11ea-a740-67c6f3fe9505.html

Description: Opinion Editor Sarah Grindstaff reminds her readers of the importance of following stay-at-home orders after Easter weekend gatherings put Americans at risk for contracting COVID-19.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Trump is still polarizing the country, even during a pandemic

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/trump-is-still-polarizing-the-country-even-during-a-pandemic/article_9dc2f708-7912-11ea-9806-af18cd117500.html

Description: Opinion Columnist Brett Knepper argues that in a time of crisis, President Trump is more focused on polarization than unity.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Trump's immigration restrictions are in America's best interest

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/trumps-immigration-restrictions-are-in-americas-best-interest/article_aa489de8-899d-11ea-9543-dbdc3ace2167.html

Description: Opinion columnist Haley Czuma argues that the recent immigration restrictions are ultimately in the best interest of the United States.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Try a productive quarantine — it's less miserable

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/try-a-productive-quarantine-its-less-miserable/article_ff0a9014-7504-11ea-95fe-132d286f2ec8.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jeffrey Birch argues maintaining a healthy regimen and being purposeful about your time is crucial to boosting happiness in quarantine.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Uprooted': KU sophomore evacuates Spain amid coronavirus concerns

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/uprooted-ku-sophomore-evacuates-spain-amid-coronavirus-concerns/article_1e7e46d4-6588-11ea-bf5a-57ae7821268f.html

Description: Sophia Belshe, a sophomore from Overland Park, recounts her experience as she made plans to evacuate her study abroad program in Spain amid coronavirus concerns.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: We all want the world to reopen, but we need to be smart about how and when we do it

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/we-all-want-the-world-to-reopen-but-we-need-to-be-smart-about-how/article_8e00e9be-8a6b-11ea-83cf-3371e8ca3507.html

Description: Opinion columnist Jeffrey Birch urges people to remain patient amid growing discontent with lengthy stay-at-home orders and statewide lockdowns, arguing caution benefits everyone in the long run.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: We can get through this together

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/we-can-get-through-this-together/article_7afd25b0-6b19-11ea-8539-23a8723b97b2.html

Description: Columnist Wyatt Hall encourages students to reach out to friends and family in this difficult time and check in on them, whether it be for their mental health or yours.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: We need a public postal service now more than ever

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/we-need-a-public-postal-service-now-more-than-ever/article_10989406-84dd-11ea-9864-5ff9193889fa.html

Description: Opinion columnist John Harris argues that keeping the USPS public is essential to preventing future voter fraud amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: When it comes to the market, Trump wants all of the credit — and none of the blame

URL: http://www.kansan.com/opinion/when-it-comes-to-the-market-trump-wants-all-of-the-credit-and-none-of/article_b4602326-5c1d-11ea-9510-37f9e525d6c3.html

Description: Opinion columnist Brett Knepper argues President Donald Trump should take some responsibility for the stock market decline following the coronavirus outbreak.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Cabin Fever? Play Simulation Games!

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/cabin-fever-play-simulation-games/article_91be7de6-6a2c-11ea-abd3-c7211a8861b6.html

Description: Opinion columnist Savannah Glaves suggests students pick up simulation video games while passing time in quarantine.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Editorial: KU must reverse course now on campus reopening

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/editorial-ku-must-reverse-course-now-on-campus-reopening/article_ea18f05c-c6d9-11ea-a950-e707b12c73bb.html

Description: The Kansan Editorial Board writes that KU must switch to online courses before classes begin Aug. 24 for the greater safety of students, staff and faculty.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Enhance your quarantine space — it's time for spring cleaning

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/enhance-your-quarantine-space-its-time-for-spring-cleaning/article_e886e5f6-78ef-11ea-8056-27962d01f6e7.html

Description: Opinion writer Hayley Czuma suggests readers use time in quarantine to get real about spring cleaning.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: I had a mild case of the coronavirus. Months later, it still impacts my daily life

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/i-had-a-mild-case-of-the-coronavirus-months-later-it-still-impacts-my-daily/article_762d8fce-2b72-11eb-88e2-6b7a8044d619.html

Description: Associate news editor Lucy Peterson shares her experiences with the lingering effects of COVID-19.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: I like big books and I cannot lie — here are some to read during quarantine

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/i-like-big-books-and-i-cannot-lie-here-are-some-to-read-during-quarantine/article_788bb700-7844-11ea-abe2-9f42545fc48c.html

Description: Opinion Editor Sarah Grindstaff suggests using books for entertainment to fill in newfound free time.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: It's Deja Vu all over again: How the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 relate

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/its-deja-vu-all-over-again-how-the-spanish-flu-and-covid-19-relate/article_c7953004-3109-11ec-ab25-431d9ebaaa9b.html

Description: Opinion columnist Ammar Farra describes the similarities between the Spanish Flu and COVID-19.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Not wearing a mask is like DUI — or maybe worse

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/not-wearing-a-mask-is-like-dui-or-maybe-worse/article_8baf08f6-1415-11eb-8b39-9f24e9d4990e.html

Description: Lawrence therapist Susan Kraus delves into how being an anti-masker is more criminal than just simply selfish.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Online games and virtual hangs: How to stay connected while quarantined

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/online-games-and-virtual-hangs-how-to-stay-connected-while-quarantined/article_e2a7590a-79d4-11ea-91d1-df9a701aad10.html

Description: Opinion columnist Audrey Kesler shares how she has stayed connected to her friends and entertained while staying at home.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Opinion: Dear KU, we need mental health days

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/opinion-dear-ku-we-need-mental-health-days/article_ca837728-4bc4-11ec-a0da-e3d656782576.html

Description: In order to combat the mental health crisis brought on by the pandemic, KU’s administration must take essential steps to ensure that students put their mental health first, columnist Jenna Barackman argues.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Opinion: KU should require campus-wide COVID-19 vaccinations

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/opinion-ku-should-require-campus-wide-covid-19-vaccinations/article_04335134-38c2-11ec-adf0-371674bcebcc.html

Description: Opinion editor Paul Samberg questions KU administration's decision making around vaccine mandates and why a requirement has not been extended to the student body.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: Opinion: KU should support your mental health with a vaccine mandate

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/opinion-ku-should-support-your-mental-health-with-a-vaccine-mandate/article_6c0590c8-4bc4-11ec-a0ae-073fa979df61.html

Description: Opinion columnist Ashley Hays describes why KU needs to do more to support student mental health.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: The University of Kansas needs to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/the-university-of-kansas-needs-to-mandate-covid-19-vaccinations/article_f0abaaba-0a74-11ec-afca-1f5dfca8fe66.html

Description: Opinion editor Paul Samberg discusses why KU should move toward a vaccine mandate.

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Subject:   Opinion

Title: What the pandemic taught us about health inequities

URL: https://www.kansan.com/opinion/what-the-pandemic-taught-us-about-health-inequities/article_9b0703a8-3b56-11ec-b41b-b341cb6d161b.html

Description: Opinion columnist Ashley Hays details the health inequities perpetuated by the pandemic and how the United States needs to improve.

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