Twain edition omits N word in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
Alan Gribben, a Twain scholar and Auburn University Montgomery professor, released new editions replacing the N word with slave in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The changes sparked national debate as outlets report his edits and defend the aim of context and accessibility.
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Super Bowl XLV TV Schedule Highlights Pre game lineup
NFL network starts coverage at 9 a.m. Fox pregame at 1 p.m. The big game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers airs at 5 p.m. on Fox. Fox News’ Bill O'Reilly interviews President Obama at 4:30 p.m. A viewer's guide is on page 2B.
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Solutions to bullying sought at workshop
Free State High School sophomore Mel Maddox led a Lawrence panel at the Public Library during a workshop "Bul lied: We can make a difference" after a documentary about a high school student who faced a gay related beating. Maddox, 16, president of her school's Gay Straight Alliance, said Lawrence schools are ahead yet harassment remains.
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Snow day study pays off for speller Susan Rock
Susan Rock, a South Junior High seventh grader, credited snow days for intensive prep that led her to win the 2011 Douglas County Spelling Bee. She defeated 28 competitors to earn a spot at Sunflower Spelling Bee and Scripps National Bee. In the final rounds she correctly spelled amarillo and shrapnel to clinch victory, while rival Seth Peters finished as runner up.
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Thinking about switching to compact fluorescent bulbs
Coming Monday we answer reader questions on replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights. The column explains benefits costs and energy savings and helps readers choose the right CFLs for home use.
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