- Simons’ Saturday Column: Technology moves from comics to potential threat
- February 16, 2013
- It would be a serious mistake to sell short the Chinese threat or, for that matter, the ability and determination of leaders or schemers in other countries to use cyber or space technology to make America — for years the world’s most powerful and respected country — into a damaged shell of itself as an international leader. By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU can’t afford to fall behind online course trends
- February 2, 2013
- Complacency is one of the most deadly and damaging afflictions, whether it involves the behavior of an individual, a business organization or even a university. By Dolph C. Simons Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Democratic presidential race is already under way
- January 26, 2013
- The 2016 Democratic presidential nomination race is under way, with the public seeing two top contenders, Vice President Joe Biden and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, making it clear earlier this week they have a deep interest in the nomination. By Dolph C. Simons Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Focus on sports, athletes has gotten out of whack
- January 19, 2013
- The number of news stories this week focusing on sports-related matters should be of concern to far more individuals than is the case.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Lawmakers should focus on nation, not re-election
- January 5, 2013
- How can Congress fail to take positive action relative to the “fiscal cliff” matter and allow continued, uncontrolled growth of government?
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Despite odd search, KU makes strong Med Center hire
- December 29, 2012
- Kansas University Medical Center hired a winner in new Executive Vice Chancellor Doug Girod.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Unique development arrangement raises questions
- December 15, 2012
- What started as a relatively simple, clear-cut scheme to develop a good — actually, an excellent — city recreation center has turned into a tangled, confusing and embarrassing mess.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU football takes a hit; Dole conference a success
- December 8, 2012
- The cost of KU football victories keeps climbing, and the Dole Institute puts on a great political show.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Stakes are high in the current federal tax debate
- December 1, 2012
- “Lame duck” legislative sessions, facing tight time deadlines, whether at the state or national level, do not provide the best political environment in which to conduct serious discussions or shape long-lasting laws and policies. The American public, as well as the welfare of the nation itself, now are in the middle of a massive political game with President Obama, a number of Democratic senators playing hardball and the Republican-controlled House. By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: KU Medical Center leadership crucial to success
- November 17, 2012
- Two Kansas University Medical Center executive vice chancellor candidates down, one to go. It’s still a mystery why a second search for KU Medical Center’s next leader was needed. By Dolph C. Simons Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Hiring top personnel critical to KU’s advancement
- November 10, 2012
- The current search for a new executive vice chancellor at the Kansas University Medical Center highlights the checkered record of KU search processes. By Dolph C. Simons Jr.
- Simons’ Saturday Column: Growing deficit is critical issue in presidential race
- October 27, 2012
- How many voters in the upcoming presidential election will have given serious attention to the major issues facing this country and how will this affect for whom they vote? Will the majority of voters merely vote the party line whether this favors every Democratic candidate or every Republican candidate?
- Simons’ Saturday Column: State’s largest universities need own governing board
- October 20, 2012
- Earlier this week, Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz reiterated his desire or goal to lift his university into the ranks of the top 50 public research universities by 2025.
- Blog: Student residents forced out of KU apartment building because of drought-related damage June 19, 2013 · 2 comments
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013 · 54 comments
- Kobach considering filing charges against protesters who came to his home June 17, 2013 · 119 comments
- Blog: City to consider using gated, pay-as-you-leave system for new downtown parking garage June 19, 2013 · 7 comments
- Letter: Two is enough June 19, 2013 · 18 comments
- Blog: State seeking proposal to develop resort at Clinton Lake State Park June 18, 2013 · 28 comments
- Former KU student sentenced to 30 days in jail, barred from social media, for attacking female student June 18, 2013 · 6 comments
- Opinion: Redskins mascot can’t be justified June 16, 2013 · 99 comments
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013 · 1 comment
- Letter: Energy folly June 15, 2013 · 43 comments
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013
- Transfer Hunter Mickelson to sit out, soak it up for a year June 19, 2013
- Opinion: Dick Vitale loves life, wife and Andrew Wiggins June 19, 2013
- Report says schools underfunded $657 million in FY 2015 June 17, 2013
- KU dean blasts negative national report on teacher preparation programs June 18, 2013
- Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center to host "Beach Bash" June 18, 2013
- Agencies join forces to help homeless population acquire financial literacy June 6, 2013
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013
- Location of Superman's hometown sparks geographic divide June 17, 2013
- Reformed drug dealer wants to thank Clinton May 20, 2004
