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Luxurious ignorance yields invaluable lesson

Updated: May 25, 2013 11:15pm

The English statesman Sir Francis Bacon once observed, “Knowledge is power.”

Bacon is correct. With a little knowledge, we can accomplish great things, but the price of power should give us...

Traditions old, new and hot

Updated: May 25, 2013 11:09pm

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<p>Jason Tolbert</p>

Scandals intensify fears of government

Updated: May 14, 2013 7:52pm

The Obama administration is weathering the storm of two Washington scandals — one involving the unfolding details of the attack in Benghazi and the second, revelations that the Internal Revenue...

Traditional education better and worse

Updated: May 13, 2013 9:05pm

Recently, we’ve have heard a lot of promising discussion about the future of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In particular, Interim Chancellor Calvin Johnson has dared to challenge one...

<p>Thomas Sowell</p>

Lies about Libya

Updated: May 13, 2013 9:10pm

There can be honest differences of opinion on many subjects. But there can also be dishonest differences. Last week’s testimony under oath about events in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 makes...

<p>Roy Ockert</p>

Worthy of debate

Updated: May 13, 2013 9:07pm

Bill Halter may or may not win the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of Arkansas, but the central idea in his campaign should be a subject for major debate in the 2014 gubernatorial...

Campuses demonstrate wisdom

Updated: May 11, 2013 9:00pm

If you’ve ever seen the classic holiday movie, A Christmas Story, then you probably remember the main character Ralphie unhappily wearing bunny suit pajamas made by an oblivious aunt. As Ralphie...

Unconditional love distorted by fear

Updated: May 11, 2013 9:00pm

The longer he talks, the easier it becomes to discount almost anything Rev. Pat Robertson says. Last Tuesday’s broadcast of his long-running 700 Club television program provides a perfect case in...

Eliminate puppy mills, improve life for pets

Updated: May 10, 2013 9:00pm

Puppy mills and their elimination should be an integral part of all our discussions on pet over-population.

To clarify at the outset, puppy mills are distinct from professional breeding...

From PB to Opera Maya in Mexico

Updated: May 10, 2013 9:00pm

I am a Vocal Music Education Major at Arkansas State University and a 2009 Pine Bluff High School graduate.

During my time in high school, I was involved in the A Cappella Choir, Pine Bluff...

UAPB chancellor supports WC millage increase

Updated: May 10, 2013 9:00pm

The Watson Chapel School District has identified one of its school buildings as inadequate and in need of being replaced. Most facility managers will agree that the life of a building will...

UAPB business dean supports WC millage increase

Updated: May 10, 2013 9:00pm

As a proud graduate of Watson Chapel High School, a Pine Bluff, Arkansas resident, and an advocate for education, I feel compelled to encourage our community to support the proposed 2.3-mill...

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