Ideas and their definitions have consequences

Dear Editor: While I was attending college in the early 70s, America was involved in a war with communist China and North Viet Nam.  One day,while walking to class, I was thinking about the war and I realized we could not win that war militarily. Not because the U.S.

Bring on spring fun

When Husker football spring practice begins on March 30, there will be several areas of concern that Scott Frost needs to address, getting his squad prepared mentally and physically for what looks like another daunting schedule. But none are bigger than the quarterback position.

Is world moving faster, or am I slowing down?

The remark, “the world around us seems to spin faster and faster,” has been heard many times. I find that it’s hard to believe the world is actually spinning faster and faster. But, I must agree that the world as we know it does SEEM to be moving faster each year.

COVID vaccine, spring combine for a powerful shot in the arm

Never has a shot in my arm felt like such a literal shot in the arm. I was one of the lucky ones last week, getting a second COVID shot during the MCHI vaccination clinic at the Bremer Center.

Understanding the chaos of youth wrestling

Surely a couple future state wrestling champions were in action Friday night at Aurora’s youth wrestling tournament.  Attending a wrestling event in general is unlike any other sporting event out there. Going to a youth event with PreK-aged tykes makes it that much more unique.

Masks losing their value as pandemic begins to lift

Now that the snow has disappeared from our street, we’ve noticed the population is still holding true that many are litter bugs. It has been quite evident  that COVID has contributed a new type of litter to our community.

Patience, perspective

As we pass the one-year milestone of our nation’s battle against COVID-19, it’s painful to look back and see just how much life has been impacted. Indeed this is one anniversary nobody will be celebrating.

Those who wander near trouble can get burned

As Congress recovers from the crisis of the Jan. 6 mob violence we are sure many of those rioters who have been charged are now having second thoughts. Those participants feel they face prosecution unfairly because they were “just watching the violent actions of just a few.

Broadband matters

If ever there was an issue that deserved unanimous consensus amongst Nebraska lawmakers, the need for providing high-speed internet access from border to border is it.

Judiciary not the end-all source of truth in America

Dear Editor: I have no idea whether Mr. Burger’s responses to my arguments are due to ignorance, dishonesty, or a combination of the two.  I do know he has no idea how to make coherent, cogent points in a debate.