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Simons’ Saturday Column: Menards again reveals city’s stunted retail thinking
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
April 27, 2013
Here we go again. As soon as Menards officials announced their plans to enter the Lawrence market, the usual debate opened up about what stores should be allowed to build in Lawrence.
Faith Forum: What has been the most faith-defining experience of your life?
Deacon Godsey and Charles Gruber
April 27, 2013
Deacon Godsey and Charles Gruber answer.
The Fashion Column: Staples for spring
By Emily Kennedy
April 22, 2013
Sundresses, sandals, oversized sunglasses and colorful accessories instantly pop into my mind when I think of spring. By Emily Kennedy
Faith Forum: Would Jesus recycle?
Matt Cox
April 20, 2013
The Rev. Matt Cox answers.
The Fashion Column: Make the most of shopping at second-hand stores
By Emily Kennedy
April 15, 2013
Some may turn up their nose at thrift or second-hand stores, but little do they know that these underrated shops can be gold mines for fashion enthusiasts. By Emily Kennedy
Faith Forum: How is paying taxes different from tithing?
Rob Baldwin and Mitch Todd
April 13, 2013
The Rev. Rob Baldwin and the Rev. Mitch Todd answer.
Opinion: U.S. must re-engineer its health care system
By Dr. John N. Simons and Peter J. Adams
April 13, 2013
Today, there is increasing worry and frustration with the cost and variation in health care quality, as well as the apparent lack of plans to resolve this in the near future. From the White House to Wall Street and main streets, from corporate board rooms to the small business owner, to families raising small children and retirees, there is a well justifiable fear that escalating health care costs will result in mediocre health care and increased health care rationing. Most proposed solutions to the health care crisis focus largely on making consumers share some of the financial responsibility for health care bills. Our analysis documents there is not enough money available today or tomorrow to support our present, fragmented health care delivery system.
Simons’ Saturday Column: Universities should put spotlight on academic stars
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
April 13, 2013
How long has it been since the university called a news conference to announce a student, faculty member or dean was leaving KU or that an all-star recruit was coming to the campus as a student, faculty member or dean? T
Opinion: Mental health centers need support
By David Johnson
April 12, 2013
In the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, the national conversation has turned to ensuring the health and safety of our children, with an emphasis on mental health care. Unfortunately, community mental health centers have lost $15 million in funding (a 50 percent cut) for grants to serve the uninsured since 2007, while the number of people without insurance served has increased 19 percent over the same period.
Delicious/Nutritious: Bring on the garlic!
By Sarah Henning & Megan Stuke
April 8, 2013
This month’s Delicious/Nutritious ingredient is garlic, so get your breath mints ready.
The Fashion Column: Weather will dictate your outfit, so always be prepared
By Emily Kennedy
April 8, 2013
There’s no disputing the fact that we all have eventful social calendars where we spend the bulk of spring outside, so you’ll want to be dressed to impress with the always-practical element in mind. By Emily Kennedy
Behind the Lens: The best of times, the worst of times
By Mike Yoder
April 7, 2013
In competitions, somebody always wins and somebody always loses, and a photographer documents both.
Opinion: Economic schemes likely to hurt Kansas
David Burress
April 6, 2013
Kansas has no mountains, great lakes, forests, deserts, sea coast, tropical climate or large cities to attract people. Kansas agriculture and energy sectors are far too efficient to support a large workforce. Manufacturing continues to decline in the U.S. and Kansas. We get some synergistic growth from Kansas City, Mo., but it is limited by fragmentation of the metro area. Consequently, for over a century, Kansas population has grown slower than the rest of nation.
Simons’ Saturday Column: Kansas should work to repeat early KBA successes
By Dolph C. Simons, Jr.
April 6, 2013
The early success of the KBA should serve as an example of what can be done to improve the economic development of the state — if there is visionary leadership.
Style for the Ages: Smart shopping
By Vaughn Scribner
April 1, 2013
It’s the oldest cliché in the book: Men hate shopping.

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