Editorial Roundup: Kansas
Topeka Capitol-Journal. February 18, 2022.
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Kansas pharmacist: one word changes everything
“I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.” That line is part of the solemn oath I took as a pharmacist more than 30 years ago. I chose pharmacy while still in high school, after a long hospital stay where I witnessed firsthand how health care professionals truly change lives.
Insight Kansas: Growing Gender Inequalities Are Bad News for Kansas’ Economic Future
United Women’s Empowerment (United WE), a nonprofit organization based in Kansas City, and the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas released a report earlier this month showing that gender inequality has grown in our state since 2016.
In the garden: Dealing with dead spots
Sometimes a homeowner can experience a dead area in their lawn. There are a few ways to fix this.
Black innovators who reshaped American gardening, farming
The achievements of George Washington Carver, the 19th century scientist credited with hundreds of inventions, including 300 uses for peanuts, have landed him in American history textbooks. But many other agricultural practices, innovations and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung, despite having revolutionized the way we eat, farm and garden.
Save Money and Boost Seed Starting Success
Boost your success, save money, and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you.
Area basketball roundup
Prep girls Central Kansas League Hillsboro 51, Halstead 31 HILLSBORO – The Halstead Dragon girls couldn’t overcome 22 percent shooting, falling to Hillsboro 51-31 Monday night in a Central Kansas League make-up game in Hillsboro. Hillsboro led 25-16 at the half and put things away with a 16-7 third quarter.
Too many lapses damaging for Railer boys
SALINA – The Newton High School boys’ basketball team stayed with Salina Central in spots and even outplayed the Mustangs in stretches, but the Railers also went through scoring and defensive droughts that allowed Central to come through with a 69-56 win Tuesday in Salina.
Agbaji passes Chamberlain in No. 5 Kansas win over K-State
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 23 points and passed Wilt Chamberlain on Kansas’ career scoring list, leading the No.
Weekend sports calendar
Thursday, Feb. 24 PREP WRESTLING — Newton @ Class 6-5A State (G 9 a.m., Hartman Arena), Remington @ Class 4-3-2-1A State (G 10 a.m., Tony’s Event Center, Salina).