Opinion

The tornado

THE POSTSCRIPT, Carrie Classon

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.

Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not much to celebrate.

Wally used the metaphor of a tornado. He said that people like me would be down in the storm shelter — right beside him — but would ignore the destruction the tornado left behind.

Homecoming reflects a basic human need

SAINTS PERSPECTIVE, SCCC President Brad Bennett

Last weekend, Seward County Community College celebrated our 55th annual Homecoming. Leading up to men’s and women’s basketball and Saints baseball games on Friday and Saturday, our campus was alive with energy. Students enjoyed special activities and refreshments, the public joined to hear speakers and cheer on the talent show, and, of course, the athletic competitions.

Lysenkoism floods America

GUEST COLUMN, John Richard Schrock, Education Frontlines

American legislators, governors and school boards are increasingly overriding the professional decision-making of medical doctors, scientists, faculty and librarians. By canceling research in many fields, limiting or prohibiting teaching of bona fide science, censoring select books, and in some cases promoting the teaching of non-science, the U.S. is now entering a new era of Lysenkoism.

When we push our side so hard, we actually do more harm than good

L&T Publisher Earl Watt

When it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs I’ve always been pretty neutral. I’m not an AFC guy.

My team has always been the Philadelphia Eagles from the time I’ve been in second grade even though I grew up right here in Kansas.

Thanks to the miracle of modern broadcasting (or at least it was modern when I was a kid. Now the network system is “legacy.” I am getting old) I was able to watch teams from around the country, and I gave my loyalty and support to the Eagles.

Messiah: how and why He taught

MY PERSPECTIVE, Gary Damron

For several weeks, we’ve looked at the teachings of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Last week’s article focused on parables and metaphors. Today, as we consider some of His other methods of teaching, I want to acknowledge Everett F Harrison for his writings on the subject. Most of the scriptures here will come from the Book of Matthew, and I encourage you to look up references for verses that are not printed.

• Proverbs: As in the Old Testament book of the same name, they express a simple truth based on common experience or observation. Examples include, “‘Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’” (Matthew 6:21); also Matthew 12:33 or Matthew 15:14 or Matthew 7:1.