Opinion

A more compassionate world is possible

Mark Ahlseen, in a letter published Sept. 10, takes aim at Kansas Reflector writer Mark McCormick’s insufficiently hostile view towards democratic socialism. Ahlseen attempts to set the record straight but…

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Lifestyle

Art, poetry, nature

“The Tree,” by Michaela Valli Groeblacher. A Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery exhibition combines the art of Michaela Valli Groeblacher with poetry by Kim Stanley. “To Bee or Not To Be” explores the connection of humans…

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Homecoming candidates

The candidates for Smoky Valley High School’s homecoming royalty are, from left, Sophia Eyer, Braylon Mitchell, Lilly Anderson, Crew Elliott, Kasyn French, and Auley Boughfman. Crowning will be just before kickoff at 7 p.m. Sept.…

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Pianist will play at Sandzén

Pianist Kevin Ayesh will play Beethoven, Chopin, and Copland at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Sandzén Gallery 401 N. Main. The Wichita native has performed and taught around the world. He teaches piano at…

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Vikings football beats Nickerson 12-6

Smoky Valley football beat Nickerson at home 12-6 on Sept. 18, with neither team scoring after halftime. The Panthers reached the end zone on their first possession in a 12-play, 57-yard drive. The Vikings’ Crew…