Guns on Campus? Please, NO!

I can't believe there is a new law that may allow students to carry guns on Washburn's campus. I am all for the NRA and carrying concealed weapons and all that jazz, but there are some places you just shouldn't be able to do it! I am outraged that there isn't something stated in the law that prohibits guns on college campuses like they have for school districts. The two should be included in the same category in my opinion.

I enjoyed this article in the Topeka Capital-Journal because it gave the facts, then it gave the perspective of Washburn University students. I also liked that Kevin Elliott used quotes from all different perspectives so you got a taste of each side of the argument. Of course there are students and others that think it is a good thing they can carry guns on campus, and they have a right to speak what they believe too. I still don't agree with this law, and I don't look forward to the day when I am sitting in class and don't know who in class might have a loaded gun in thier pocket, I hope I don't cross them the wrong way!

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"No Guns on Campus, But That May Change" Barbara Hollingsworth and Keving Elliott

Streets in Topeka Will Only Get Better!

I am excited about the plans to fix the major intersection of 21st Street between Interstate 470 and S.W. Wanamaker Road. This means Topeka's tax dollars are going to something much needed and important that most everyone in town should be happy about as well. Not only will they keep a lane open throughout the project, which will keep business at a steady flow, but hopefully when the project is over it will create potential for new businesses to open up.

Topeka's concern for local business is very important and will aid in other business throughout the city to participate in making Topeka beautiful in the future. This article is among many that give hope to Topekans such as myself, that there is change and will continue to be change in this city. Everywhere we look this spring, we will be seeing changes and this will be one of the good ones. Especially because it is short and supposed to only take 45 days to complete. I look forward to when it is done to see where they will go next!

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Topeka Capital-Journal "Get Ready for Less Rumble" by Time Hrenchir 3-12-2010

I Like the Name "Google, KS"

I want Google to choose Topeka as their test site for the new higher speed internet. I don't understand why people are criticizing Mayor Bill Bunten for doing something creative. By naming Topeka Google, Kansas for the month of March he seems to have created both positive and negative reviews, from all over the country.

By doing something unorthodox I feel the mayor might have had the right idea. Look at all the publicity and hype Topeka is getting because of it. Google will now definitely hear about us and maybe put us at the top of the list. Maybe some people feel Bunten was "sucking up to Google" but I think he was trying to get their attention in a humorous way.

Not only could Google bring incredibly high-speed internet to Topeka, but it could also help the business community here as well. This is the perfect direction for the city, and I hope Google chooses us!

The Topeka Capital-Journal March 3, 2010 "Mayor an Internet sensation"


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