To the editor:I continue to be disappointed - no, disturbed - by the extent to which the faith community has embraced Donald Trump since 2015 when he first announced that he would be a candidate for the highest office in the land. After all, here is a man, the embodiment of white privilege, who is basically a racist and who also has been generally disrespectful toward women on multiple occasions.
Currently (excuse the pun), electric vehicles make up only about 1% of the car and light truck market in Kansas–but that will change. Even the climate denialism of President-elect Trump cannot stop it.
Kansas is fortunate to have the scenic Flint Hills, a place where there is a relatively low cost of living and produces a valuable part of our food supply.On the downside, there’s a decent chance your home will test positive for radon, an odorless, colorless gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.Radon occurs naturally in the soil. Its levels are low outdoors because its effects are diluted, but indoor levels can build and lead to lung cancer.
Modern river catfishing techniques are sophisticated. Boats equipped with sonar pick up signs that could mean active fish.
New year resolutions. It’s one of the few times of the year that we recognize that perhaps we aren’t where we want to be.
During most class meetings, students in my introductory journalism course at the University of Kansas complete a group writing assignment. Groups of about five students swivel — as best they can in the theater seats — to talk to each other and plan their response.In the fall semester, more than 450 students gathered each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for lectures and these group writing assignments.
The snow is pretty until it’s a foot deep and then it’s just silly and irritating.If I sound like a grumpy ole’ woman, it’s because… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
To the editor:Both the right and left have written emotionally on the future commander-in-chief. Let’s take a more rational approach. Our president will lead 2.5… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
I have been thinking deeply of late about my family’s relationship with former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. It’s near and dear to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
To the editor:On Jan. 2, a writer offered a letter to the editor titled “Does character even matter anymore?” and the lead enticed us to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close