Editorial Priorities Debate Rank Sparks University Pulse
Editorial notes Kansas State University debate team topped the national Cross Examination Debate Association poll last week. Jon Werald of Kansas State says it matters more to be number one in debate than in football or basketball, a stance contrasted with Colorado fans who prize football supremacy despite questions of merit.
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University of Colorado
Kansas State University
Jon Werald
Colorado
Missouri
Be aware be alive National Drunk and Drugged Driving Week
A public advisory urges designating a driver before consuming alcohol or drugs. If someone overimbibes at your home, arrange a ride, have another driver take the car, or have the guest stay over. If all fails, call the police. The message emphasizes responsibility and not letting a drunk drive.
Can of worms opened by court ruling on state aides
Guest opinion argues the New York Court of Appeals decision clearing Manfred Ohrenstein of charges over using taxpayer money for campaign workers exposes a broader, rotten system. The piece criticizes Albany's arrogance and notes legislators often rely on such tactics to stay in power, with little reform expected.
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New York Court of Appeals
Manfred Ohrenstein
Ohrenstein
Manhattan
State Senate
Court of Appeals
Senate
Ralph Marino
Albany
The No Holds Bar Club Fantasy Party Invitation
A personal essay envisions an endless private afterhours club with leather walls and aristo scent. It lists dream attendees from Bolshevik to a Rolling Stone type and insists on Bach Beethoven and secret speakers, inviting readers to find or create such a place.
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Nicholas
New York
East Side
Rolling Stone
Overburdened School Nurse Schedules Long Day
A reader recounts the demanding routine of a school nurse who handles multiple ill students, emergencies, and paperwork across seven buildings for 2,300 students. The testimony praises nurses Jean Higbie and Sandi Staneart and urges appreciation over criticism.
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Jean Higbie
Sandi Staneart
Donna Helphrey
Willow
Letters to the editor policy on submission rules
Encouragement for letters to the editor. Writers must argue and include a complete address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
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