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To the editor: Our state’s flagship university now proudly offers a degree in social influence. We are among the first to teach our students how to promote themselves and influence others even before they have accomplished anything worthwhile or learned much. No doubt this will attract ...
To the editor: I was saddened to learn of the passing of Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum. Her years of public service reflected a faith in the representative democracy envisioned by our founding fathers, a government of checks and balances where civil discourse and compromise are often necessary ...
To the editor: I wasn’t even aware that Lawrence had a “Sustainability Board,” and was dumbfounded that we are paying city employees to seriously discuss how to encourage Lawrence residents to avoid idling in their cars when transporting their children to and from school (“Ideas to ...
To the editor: The article "A new Kansas-grown wheat could make its way to your pasta," which originated in the Kansas News Service, and was printed in the July 26, 2026, Journal World, was remiss, in my opinion, in lacking relevant information. It was stated that Russian immigrants brought ...
To the editor: As the owner of a bar and nightclub in Lawrence, I understand the importance of maintaining a great working relationship with my employees. Whether it’s a small business like mine or a large corporation, it’s critical that both workers and employers have a voice in ...
To the editor: The buzz of election results has pushed to the back burner Chancellor Doug Girod's actions to help craft a guidance letter for the Trump administration's Department of Education. Nevertheless, Girod's pathetic behavior requires a response. My friends at KU Med tell me that as a ...