Conor Taft News Today

Conor Taft, Lawrence To the editor: The recent announcement of Melissa Peterson as KU’s first director of Tribal Relations is very promising news during a rather challenging time for the university. Melissa is a wonderful person who cares deeply for the well-being of Native American students, and it’s hard to imagine anyone more fitting for this very important role. I can’t wait to hear her ideas and see all the great things she will accomplish. Congratulations, Melissa! So very well des...

Conor Taft, Lawrence To the editor: I miss live local music. I miss the Bottleneck and the Granada. I miss Pale Tongue and Tyler Gregory and JC & the Nuns and the Vedettes. And Cuee and the Unfit Wives. Serene Fiend. Psychic Heat. Low-key moshing and high-key head banging. Proud parents–and kids– in support: smiling, dancing, selling merch. I miss the charming contrast between inside Replay and patio Replay and the amazing cocktail of styles, dress and attitude that follows: flannel, punk, ...