Saturday Column

Former House speaker has vital message for America
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
November 7, 2009
Whether or not an individual would vote for former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich as a GOP candidate for the U.S. presidency, like and admire him or not, it is important for all Americans to hear his message.
University leaders feel powerless to curb athletic excesses
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 31, 2009
It’s a sad story. The question of who is running our universities and colleges was answered fairly clearly earlier this week by two news reports from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics in Miami.
Lawrence must work to regain economic momentum
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 24, 2009
Lawrence city leaders recently received a detailed report on the Lawrence economy and the local job market.
Prize only underscores Obama’s lack of accomplishments
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 10, 2009
President Obama this week was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This is a tremendous honor and Americans should be pleased an American president is the recipient of this long-admired and prestigious honor.
KU can’t let hospital issue derail fundraising efforts
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
October 3, 2009
Kansas University Endowment Association trustees will hold their annual meeting this coming Friday. The main topics of conversation at these annual meetings are money, fundraising, the proper use of endowment funds, how to maximize the return on contributions and the performance of the association during the past year.
KU must place emphasis on national academic rankings
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 19, 2009
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has challenged Kansas University officials as well as members of the Kansas Board of Regents to improve the national ranking of the state’s universities.
Former President Bush helped protect U.S. after Sept. 11
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 12, 2009
Democrats have had a field day criticizing President George W. Bush.
Mood in Washington sets stage for heated health debate
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
September 5, 2009
The heated debate on the national health care plan being pushed by President Obama and the consequences of the significant drop in Obama’s own popularity or approval seem to be setting the stage for some serious, contentious and ugly scenes in Washington and throughout the country.
Author raises questions about character of U.S. leaders
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 29, 2009
A new book titled “In the President’s Secret Service” raises a number of questions that should be of concern to all Americans.
City must note poor rankings on income, housing costs
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 22, 2009
It’s interesting — perhaps the words puzzling, disappointing or disturbing would be more accurate — to describe the apparent low public concern about a recent Journal-World news story that reported how low Lawrence ranks on income and high in housing costs compared to other Big 12 Conference cities.
Democrats work hard to push Obama health care plan
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 15, 2009
The annual August recess for members of the U.S. House and Senate served as the starter’s gun for a large number of Democratic legislators to spread across the country to sell the Obama health care package.
Parkinson term may have positive impact on Kansas
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 8, 2009
History may show that one of the best things to happen for the future of Kansas was former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius accepting an invitation from President Obama to become secretary of Health and Human Services.
New KU chancellor will face challenges, opportunities
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
August 1, 2009
In a few days, Bernadette Gray-Little will be arriving in Lawrence to assume the chancellorship of Kansas University.

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