Opinion

Fulfillment at just the right time

MY PERSPECTIVE, Gary Damron

In a recent series of articles, we explored Jesus as prophet, priest, and king, and how He was the long-awaited Messiah. Last week we used history, religious facts, and scriptures concerning Israel to lay a foundation, explaining how its people became the vehicle God used for sending His Son. Their unity of worship, plus isolation from outside influence, protected them from losing their distinctiveness. Even after conquest, dispersion - even destruction of Jerusalem and the temple - the people of Israel held to their prophets' promises that a liberator, a Messiah, would come.

Investing in biomanufacturing is key to advancing American innovation

GUEST COLUMN, Angela Ailloni Ginkgo Bioworks

The United States has long been the global leader in biotechnology, thanks largely to an innovation ecosystem that rewards risk, and smart policies that drive innovation and support federal investments into basic science.

As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, the United States has fallen behind when it comes to biomanufacturing. Our nation's supply chains have become fragile and overstretched, with much manufacturing happening outside our borders. This has played a role in domestic shortages of essential medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients over the past five years.

Embracing Small Business Saturday: why shopping local matters for our communities

GUEST COLUMN, Andi McClintic, Center for Rural Affairs

As November begins, so does the busiest shopping season of the year. We’re familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but let’s not overlook Small Business Saturday—a day dedicated to supporting the businesses that keep our communities vibrant and unique. On this day, shop small and make an impact close to home by supporting the shops, services, and makers in our own backyards.

Weeks away from Thanksgiving, already full of gratitude

SAINTS PERSPECTIVE, SCCC President Brad Bennett

November at Seward County Community College means the start of basketball season, and our men’s and women’s teams will open their seasons this week. But, like in any large organization, the Saints are never only doing one thing. Women’s volleyball is closing out their season, and both men’s and women’s soccer began tournament competition following their final regular season games.

Have we really done any favors for the next generation?

L&T Publisher Earl Watt

Listening to XM radio this weekend I heard a familiar tune.

I was not a Sammy Hagar fan, but everyone enjoyed “I can’t Drive 55.”

As I cranked the volume to the chagrin of my wife Heather, nostalgia flooded in from the 1980s, and it made me think how our views as young people have changed.