Opinion

GUEST COLUMN, J. Basil Dannebohm

On June 12, during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth said he would obey the Supreme Court but defy lower courts should they order the removal of the military from Los Angeles.

A lower court did just that.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer ruled Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles was unconstitutional. Shortly after the ruling, California Governor Gavin Newsom posted a celebratory message to X.

GUEST COLUMN, Star Parker

Per the U.S. State Department, in a statement issued in April 2025, “Iran remains the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world and has financed and directed numerous terrorist attacks and activities globally, through its IRGC-Qods Force and proxies such as Hizballah and Hamas.”

On Sunday, Fox host Bret Baier interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and asked him why Israel attacked Iran.

Netanyahu explained the “existential threat” to his country, as well as to the whole world, from Iran on the verge of having nuclear weapons. Further, Netanyahu explained Israel’s concerns about Iran producing larger quantities of ballistic missiles which would be used to attack his country.

SAINTS PERSPECTIVE, SCCC President Brad Bennett

Competitiveness. It’s a word with sharp edges that divides the situation into contrasts. Someone wins. Someone loses. It’s important to keep score.

With that in mind, it might seem odd that Seward County Community College has chosen “competitive” as one of our core values for the upcoming years. Are we becoming cutthroat contenders? Against who? And for what prize?

The answers lie in the fact that competitiveness is more than recognizing who comes out on top. It’s about the spirit of the endeavor, whether that is a business venture, a baseball game, or a quiz bowl match. And, when it comes to higher education, competitiveness can mean many things.

MY PERSPECTIVE, Gary Damron

Over the past few months, we’ve explored the life of Jesus the Messiah, both Son of God and Son of Man. He was recognized as a man of authority, love, and compassion. This week, we’ll focus on the finer points of Jesus’ character, including His relatability, sense of humor, fairness, wisdom, and His nature that was considerate, grateful, and consistent. He did not exhibit self-pity, spite, or seek personal acclaim. I’m indebted to Everett F. Harrison for compiling a list, presented here with modifications.