Reject politicization, emphasize the value of universities
This is not a Republican illusion. The political leanings of academia are very real.
Chad Frey
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Prairie Doc Perspective: Pneumonia vaccine saves lives
Over one hundred years ago, the gold mining industry of South Africa had a problem: too many workers were dying from pneumonia. They turned to Dr. Almorth Wright, a British physician who had successfully created a vaccine against typhoid fever that saved countless lives of British soldiers in World War I and other wars. Wright and his colleagues developed an inoculation of killed pneumococci bacteria which resulted in a substantial reduction of cases of pneumonia and death in the miners.
Bethel track team opens outdoor season
The Bethel College track teams opened the spring outdoor season Saturday with the Bethel Invitational.
Voters will decide how to pick Kansas Supreme Court justices. But how many will cast a ballot?
A proposed state constitutional amendment would require Kansas Supreme Court justices to be elected rather than appointed by the governor.
‘Camping’ at the gallery
Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth, hosted a “Spring Break Pop-up Art Camp” from March 18-21.
Luminosity opens March 22 at Carriage Factory Art Gallery
“Luminosity,” featuring artists Melinda J. Weis and Jill Webber opens March 22 at Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth.
Main Street work to begin next week, 12th street on the calendar
The inside lanes of Main Street will be closed next week between 10th and 11th streets as contractor APAC Kansas completes repairs.
AI Learning: Hollywood Channels The Antebellum South’s Anti-Literacy Laws
Tony Gilroy, creator/showrunner of (among many other projects) of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, said in 2023 that he planned to release the show’s scripts for fans to read. Last week, he explained why he hasn’t: He doesn’t want those scripts read by artificial intelligence. “Why help the f***ing robots any more than you can?,” he told Collider.
New basketball book builds unsteady monuments to Kansas basketball and other teams
Sports fans love lists. Top NCAA players by rebounds. Top college basketball programs by Final Four appearances. The only teams to finish a season with an undefeated record.