Thompson: Marijuana’s legal substitute
K2 gives us a glimpse of the benefits and the drawbacks of homegrown weed.
Politically Correct: State budget cuts
Political columnists sound off on budget cuts.
Thompson: Facts speak for themselves
Columnist rebuts fellow Kansan columnist Chet Compton's arguments from last week.
Politically correct: same-sex marriage
Three political columnists share their thoughts on laws allowing same-sex marriage.
Politically correct: Obama’s report card
Columnists weigh in Obama's progress. Cast your vote in The Kansan's poll.
Thompson: The cost of closing state-funded institute
Kansas Neurological Institute may be closed by the state.
Politically Correct: Should Kansans support climate change legislation?
Columnists debate whether Kansans should get involved with climate change legislation.
Thompson: Spare a beer, save a life
A few dollars can (still) save a life.
Politically Correct: The public option
Columnists weigh in on the health care debate.
Thompson: Spare a beer, save a life
A small donation—even the cost of a beer or Big Mac—can save lives.
Politically Correct: More troops to Afghanistan
Three columnists give their insights on sending more troops to Afghanistan.
Thompson: Gay rights deserve more attention
Gay rights a pressing issue that the president should hear.
Politically correct: Columnists weigh in on cigarette tax
Cohen, Thompson and Compton discuss Gov. Parkinson's proposed tax increases.
Thompson: Democrats’ reform needs strength
President Obama’s healthcare reform pushes for momentum with help from unexpected endorsements.
Thompson: Turning up the heat: Climate change will devastate Kansas
Thompson says Kansas temperatures will rise by 2100.
Thompson: Conservative rhetoric proves harmful to health care debate
'The Lawrencian' rebuffs the GOP's rhetoric.
Editorial: Administration mishandled response to shooting threats
Poor communication led to rumors and misinformation.
Editorial: Kansan endorses Heilman, encourages split-ticket vote
The Kansan supports the top United Students ticket, but applauds other coalitions' ideas.
Editorial: Lessons in unemployment
Learn ways to shield yourself from economic woes.
Editorial: Minimum wage should rise with cost of living
It's unreasonable for salaries to not keep up with inflation.
Editorial: Exchange rate just one reason to study abroad
With the relative cost of studying abroad, decreasing, now is the time to experience other cultures.
Editorial: Stimulus act won’t help students immediately
While the plan contains benefits, most of the bill's contents won't have an effect until further in the future.
Editorial: Students can’t afford to ignore their Senate
It's important for students to know what their elected leaders are doing.
Editorial: University should inform students on elective cuts
With fewer available faculty members, there will be less variety in elective courses offered.
Editorial: Proposed beer law would harm local liquor stores
This new allowance would likely prompt small liquor stores to make legal challenges.
Editorial: Students should be aware of resources provided by Senate
Student Senate should make itself known, but students need to meet it in the middle.
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