KENNEDY: Rethink research to save higher ed
It’s no secret that higher education is in a state of turmoil—one might even use the word “crisis.”
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MORRIS: Home-selling process isn’t for sissies
When was the last time you sold your home? Was it a smooth and pleasant experience?
BENNER: IndyCar must kiss the past goodbye, embrace bold ideas
Robin Miller pronounced the idea of a season-ending race on the Speedway’s road course as the dumbest of all the dumb things that have happened over the years. I respectfully disagree.
EDITORIAL: A 7.5-mile bold stroke
Indianapolis is a master of not making waves. Chalk it up to being the capital of a notoriously risk-averse state.
COTA: Website helps with difficult but important conversation
The Conversation Project sparks discussion of end-of-life issues.
DINING: Second City-inspired pizzeria wants to be second to none
First in a month-long series of Indianapolis Cultural Trail restaurant reviews.
FEIGENBAUM: Statehouse looks to Pence and his mighty pen
Indianapolis government bill among those the governor must decide to accept or reject.
Skarbeck: Research error reignites stimulus vs. debt debate
Economic and political spheres are abuzz with the recent discovery of a mathematical error made by Harvard professors Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff in their seminal analysis of debt-laden economies.
Hicks: The real cause of brain drain? Quality of life
Brain drain is a genuine problem in Indiana. But instead of slowing this trend, our higher education financing policies accelerate this problem by pushing more students into majors that are in demand elsewhere.
RACE: Indianapolis needs standards for its Capitol District
Our state capitol building is surrounded by utilitarian streets and inappropriate development.
MADISON: Good leaders, swine mix at Statehouse
“We are governed by swine,” Meredith Nicholson lamented.
WEINZAPFEL: Big challenges make political science as apt as ever
If we want to know how to find and agree on solutions to the challenges of the day and how to get them implemented, the study of political science is incredibly important.
MURPHY: The problem isn’t the field, but irrelevant academicians
The question is not whether political science was ever, or is now, relevant.
SOWELL: The best explanations for prosperity
During decades of watching collegiate and professional football, I have seen hundreds of touchdowns scored by black players—but not one extra point kicked by a black player.
BROOKS: Health care chaos straight ahead
It was always going to be difficult to implement Obamacare, but even fervent supporters of the law admit that things are going worse than expected.
WESTERHAUS-RENFROW: More black men in college than in prison
My children grew up in an autocratic household with non-negotiable expectations. “You will make your bed before you go to school.” “You will respect your elders and teachers.” And the biggest mandate, “You will go to college.”
SHELLA: Bombings leave us with new realities
The Boston Marathon bombing is a tragedy that hit close to home. It will continue to hit close to home.
GARRISON: No, terrorism really is an Islam problem
When U.S. Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan waded through a room full of fellow soldiers, gunning down a score or more and murdering 13, he was heard continually yelling "Allahu Akbar"—a close translation of which is something like, "Allah is great."
LANOSGA: Why the media obsess over awards
The news business is in the thick of contest season. You’ve probably noticed.