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.

PODCAST: Political winds favor GOP in midterm elections

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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

Crowson to bring 'toons, tales and tunes to Glickman lecture

Oct 18, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

November forum at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ will focus on health care reform

Oct 15, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is hosting "Health Care Reform: A Community Forum" from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Faculty chemist in video, exercise scientist in news

Oct 14, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Faculty/staff news update fall 2010.

Faculty chemist in video, exercise scientist in news

Oct 14, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Faculty/staff news update fall 2010.

Opera Theatre to present comic masterpiece 'Albert Herring'

Oct 14, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

More than a dozen new faculty are making ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ their home

Oct 13, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — Fifteen new faculty members have joined ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, with expertise ranging from aerospace engineering to biological sciences, and more.

Students get to work at new biological field station building

Nov 10, 2010 — By Anthony Marrone — The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.

Robots to take center stage at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Koch Arena Oct. 23

Oct 18, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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 ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ's Charles Koch Arena.

Shocker debate team sees early success in fall 2010 season

Oct 13, 2010 — By ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ News Services — The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ 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.