Columns

Don’t forget local elections
It is unfortunate that most local elections are held during the spring of the year, generally with no issues except local ones on the ballot.
May 02, 2008 - By Jack Linden

Remember to really vacation
Several years ago, I had the honor of escorting the Minister of Education from Ethiopia around Denver.
April 25, 2008 - By Jack Linden

Judging the remaining presidential candidates
Even the salty Ms. Rumbleheart, my fifth-grade teacher back in the 1950s would have been appalled by today’s outlandish divisive presidential candidates’ political rhetoric.
April 24, 2008 - By Bob Grafe

NBA in need of realignment
It’s that time of year again — the NBA playoffs are here.
April 20, 2008 - By Jason Chlapek

Small Towns
San Antonio is a good party and parade city.
April 18, 2008 - By Jack Linden

A fantastic Final Four
It’s hard to believe it’s already been one week since the conclusion of the NCAA Final Four.
April 13, 2008 - By Jason Chlapek

More to do
There are times in life when one has to take one step back so that one can take two steps forward.
April 11, 2008 - By Jack Linden

Making preparations for the final journey
There is an old saying that goes: “Don’t worry. You won’t get out of this life alive.”
April 10, 2008 - By Bob Grafe

Real issues for this election
The presidential primary in the Democratic Party has become an election of personalities.
April 04, 2008 - By Jack Linden

Why vote for personalities?
The Democratic primary race has ceased to be a political race but one of personality.
March 28, 2008 - From staff reports

Buckle down for a likely depression-era
After doing considerable research for this column, I’ve become very depressed.
March 27, 2008 - By Bob Grafe

Seasons change
There is no free agency in high school athletics. Nor are there any scholarships for athletes residing outside the school district boundaries.
March 23, 2008 - By Jason Chlapek

The cost of war
Wednesday marked the fifth anniversary of our invasion of Iraq.
March 21, 2008 - By Jack Linden

What now?
“I don’t belong to an organized political party. I’m a Democrat.”
March 14, 2008 - From staff reports

Who will care for our aging population?
Just when you think the other shoe won’t fall … there it goes!
March 13, 2008 - By Bob Grafe