Mel Kahn says the party in power typically has a difficult time defending whatever is going wrong in the economy, whether or not it’s of their doing.

Oct 18, 2010 — By Joe Kleinsasser — Political prognosticators generally agree that the 2010 midterm elections will be good news for the GOP. The only question is the margin of victory, according to мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø political scientist Mel Kahn.

Editorial cartoonist Richard Crowson also produces cartoons and records a weekly commentary for KMUW 89.1, Wichita's public radio station. Above is his latest cartoon for the station.

Oct 18, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Longtime local editorial cartoonist Richard Crowson is the next Glickman Lecture Series speaker. He'll bring his cartoon career to life through personal anecdotes and satirical songs on Oct. 26 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

Oct 15, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs at мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø is hosting "Health Care Reform: A Community Forum" from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Oct 14, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Faculty/staff news update fall 2010.

Oct 14, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Faculty/staff news update fall 2010.

Oct 14, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Opera Theatre will present Benjamin Britten's comic opera "Albert Herring" Oct. 21-24 in Wilner Auditorium. It will be sung in English with titles.

Oct 13, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — Fifteen new faculty members have joined мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø, with expertise ranging from aerospace engineering to biological sciences, and more.

Nov 10, 2010 — By Anthony Marrone — The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø Biological Field Station: Ninnescah Reserve dedicated a new classroom and research facility Friday, Sept. 24. It offers both graduate and undergraduate biological students a place to study, conduct research, analyze results and enjoy nature.

Oct 18, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The 12th Annual Kansas BEST robotics competition, designed to inspire and motivate high school students toward careers in engineering, science and technology, will be held from 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø's Charles Koch Arena.

Oct 13, 2010 — By мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø News Services — The мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Íø debate team is off to a good start this fall and is looking for continued success at its next tournament Saturday through Monday, Oct. 16-18, at Emporia State University.