HICKS: Value proposition should drive higher ed debate
Even with higher tuition, college students are still flocking to campus. The real problem isn’t increasing costs, but uncertain benefits.
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FEIGENBAUM: Lawmakers did much more than pass right to work
While some editorial writers suggest legislators accomplished little of consequence this session, and House Democrats lament lost opportunities to restore education funding and fix child services programs, we actually experienced a remarkably productive final four weeks.
BENNER: Hall of Fame selectors are finally honoring ABA greats
Feel free to congratulate former Indiana Pacers star Mel Daniels on his long-overdue selection to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
DINING: A Louisville pizza favorite booms across the state border
Third in a month-long series of reviews of Italian-themed restaurants. This week: BoomBozz Pizza and Taphouse.
LOU’S VIEWS: Cycling through the Eiteljorg a delightful experience
The Eiteljorg’s “Steel Ponies” is a rare museum show that feels both surprisingly original and perfectly in line with its mission. Plus thoughts on Dan Barden’s new novel and a must-see Sondheim revival in Cincy.
GREGG: Hoosiers need more learning, led by early childhood education
That’s why any second we aren’t talking about creating jobs and transforming education is a second wasted.
BONEHAM: Spur entrepreneurship by helping startups launch in just one day
Providing pathways and assistance to these startups as they navigate the bureaucracy and regulatory agencies, as well as keeping regulatory barriers low for small business, will aid our small-business climate.
FRIEDMAN: Obama leaves no doubt on his Israel doctrine
No one should want domestic electoral politics mixed up with the Iran decision.
FARGO: Internet resurrects old free-speech questions
Anonymous speech has a long history in the United States.
STYRING: Why health insurance has gotten out of hand
Today’s health insurance isn’t even insurance in any sense of the word.
RIVERA: Indianapolis can become an education mecca
The critical element missing is an unparalleled market of educational opportunities. We can fix this.
TAFT: A golden chance to mainstream urban living
The massive momentum of suburban growth seemed unstoppable until the housing bubble’s spectacular implosion.
SWAYZE: Republicans will add head count in November
Right-to-work won’t move the needle as much as once thought because of the fizzle on the Dem side.
MAHERN: Ballard’s silly intransigence on a smoking ban
If the mayor doesn’t believe the science, he should say so.
MYERS: The unvaccinated are putting society at risk
Individual liberty has limits when the health of the public is at stake.
WAGNER: Hoosiers need a high court like them
That there is no woman in the room means our state is missing out on a very important perspective.
FERGUSON: Solid higher education reforms, with caveats
It is imperative for the integrity of higher education that the faculty control the curriculum.
MUTZ: Next up in education reform: governance
Unfortunately, our existing system of elected school boards is not getting the results our state and nation need.
HOWEY: Gregg, Pence unveiling few policy details
Websites for the candidates have no “policy” sections.