Commentary on the surge of sports slang and its meaning
A reflective column critiquing modern sports talk and catchphrases such as step up, awesome, get real, and impact. The author contrasts slang with traditional phrasing, cites familiar lines from sports and culture, and questions how language shifts affect clarity and tone in athletic commentary.
Public power urged as House to name lawmakers with bad checks
Guest editorial argues voters can force accountability as the House Ethics Committee prepares to release names of 24 representatives with insufficient funds and later 331 more with check counts. It likens the issue to a public warning and suggests pink slips at the polls.
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Kansas Tornado Trends Highlight Record Year and Warnings
National Weather Service maps Kansas tornado paths showing a high year for twisters with 19 deaths and 330 million dollars in damage. Officials note season shifts earlier and Doppler radar upgrades, plus new sirens and public storm-spelling classes at Washburn University to raise readiness. Basements or interior rooms on ground floors recommended for shelter.
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Letters for publication urged with signer and address
Readers are invited to submit signed letters with the writer's address. Unsigned letters will not be published. A phone number should be included to expedite handling.
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Mood and moodiness of Moody voters in November
An opinion piece catalogs the intense voter mood ahead of the November election. It catalogues anger frustration and embarrassment at political leaders and Congress. The author imagines a possible mass upheaval voting out incumbents if the mood persists and accountability fails to satisfy the public.
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Bush
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