KU provost's April Fools' Day letter announces barbecue research center, Jayhawk Boulevard swim lanes

Jeff Vitter, campus cutup?

Not so much.

April 2, 2013 at 1:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Capitol Report: Brownback on higher ed, taxes; and KU's well-connected lobbyist

On one hand, I am glad that KU has hired as a lobbyist someone with experience outside of education lobbying and who has some valuable professional and personal connections to Republican politicians in key offices.

On the other hand, isn't it unsettling to see politics dominated so much by sycophancy and nepotism? That's the world we have to deal with, but it still gives me an ill feeling.

April 1, 2013 at 12:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU to host forum on adding fluoride to drinking water

We must protect our precious bodily fluids from those commies!

March 25, 2013 at 9:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Simons' Saturday Column: KU needs new tactics in its pursuit of state funding

I appreciate your positions in your long-running war of words with Mr. Simons. However, I don't think he's advocating to "downplay KU's excellence in academics, research, and service to the state." The facts do indeed speak for themselves on KU's uniqueness as the state's "best" flagship research university in many dimensions.

However, the contention that among many Kansas constituencies KU officials and constituents appear to look down their noses at others (Simons's words) rings true. That sentiment has been built over many years, and a few recent examples to counter it are merely a good start that must be sustained and reinforced by the chancellor, provost, deans, faculty, student leaders, and KU's friends and advocates in the wider community. Simons suggests KU could use more friends and their help. Now, who can argue with that?

March 23, 2013 at 11:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Editorial: Local politics

The city commission has become a means for developers to obtain public money for private investments. Is it any wonder that this had led to candidates prostituting themselves toward these same interests?

March 21, 2013 at 4:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

After 38 years, Douglas County's most senior fire captain retires

Thanks for all your years of service.

Don't retire the 'stache!

March 20, 2013 at 7:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

What kind of pope should we hope for?

LK, I agree with your sentiments but not your tone. Who are you, at this moment of renewal and hope for the more than a billion Catholics, to lecture so mean-spiritedly in a smug little essay in a small town newspaper?

March 16, 2013 at 10:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Local priests praise selection of Argentine cardinal as new pope

We all have the ability to communicate with the Almighty -- He's always listening, and grace can touch anyone. All Catholics -- including the pope -- believe that, too.

March 14, 2013 at 10:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Census rejects city's appeal of 2010 population totals; new Census numbers for Douglas County show growth slowed in 2012

Yes, the official line from city hall is that Lawrence is full of ****.

March 14, 2013 at 10:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Editorial: Ticket trend

This is Lawrence . . . Assume that everyone is veering to the LEFT.

March 12, 2013 at 4:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )