Author: Franklin Annis

My oldest son broke down in tears a few weeks ago when he told me that he was being bullied in school. The seven-year-old was powerless and said that attempts to seek help had failed. To complicate matters further, the “go-tell-a-teacher” non-violent approach to bullying being taught in his school contradicts my family’s warrior culture.

The United States was designed as a representative republic; a nation established under a constitution that defines the purpose and limitations of the federal government and the freedoms provided to American citizens.

Approximately 50 percent of all charity donations occur during the six-weeks before Christmas. While one reason for this might be due to our tax codes, the holiday season is a period of charity and giving

After a careful examination of both presidential candidates, it’s clear to me that Randy Rhine has a distinctive advantage in shaping a vision for Chadron State College’s future. Unlike Guy Mills, Rhine has been establishing working relationships and shaping CSC through years of dedicated service. While both men provided visions of the college’s future, Rhine provided the best articulated and informed vision to continue to grow CSC into a world-class academic institution.

When I was a much younger man I remember having a conversation with several of my friends that wanted to become Roman Catholic priests.

Military experience doesn’t make vets poor dates.

As a college professor and army officer I often have conversations with my peers about my students and soldiers. Unfortunately a lot of my conversations end with “he/she has potential.”