The Debate That Wasn’t Aimed At Bush Kerry Exchange
A fragmentary debate style column recounts a mock exchange between President Bush and John Kerry. It cites positions, taunts, and references to Iraq, diplomacy, and military funding along with mentions of critics, allies, and figures like Osama bin Laden and Halliburton.
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Bush
John Kerry
Iraq
France
Germany
Saddam Hussein
America
Afghanistan
Osama bin Laden
New York
MTA
Metropolitan ‘Transit Authority
Howard Dean
Quote of the Day by Sarah McClendon on citizen journalism
Former White House correspondent Sarah McClendon calls citizen journalism a personal mission offering the best chance to serve country, people, and the public interest. Her 1911 2003 timeline frames the stance.
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Mysel
Sarah McClendon
White House
Teens at Free State mock Ottawa in controversial column
A Lawrence Free State High School student staff produced a joint column attacking Ottawa and Franklin County, prompting concern over bias, ethics, and accountability. The piece circulated to about 1,200 students, drawing criticism from readers and educators about mean spirited tone and the need for responsible journalism.
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Lawrence
Lawrence Free State High School
Spit Venom
Ottawa
Dairy Queen
Franklin County
Ottawa High School
Free State
de Soto
Lecompton
Topeka
American Society of Newspaper Editors
The rise and fall of the Ottawan empire in Kansas
A satirical travelogue from Free State High School recounts a visit to Ottawa Kansas. It contrasts Lawrence and Ottawa with sharp humor, criticizes Ottawa’s dairy queen and skate park, and recalls odd sights, including a town auction, a truck house, and rusted finds. The piece features student quotes and vivid, playful jabs at local culture.
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Paul van derVelde
Patrick Griffith
Lawrence
Free State
Ottawa
Ottawa University
Women of
Golden Girls
Midwest
Kansas Cities
Eudora
Baldwin City
Baker University
Topeka
Kansas
Lecompton
de Solo
de Soto
Rod Harper
Harper
Toby Jennings
Alex Rock
Dundee Street
Unibomber
Main Street
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Rich Lowry
Lowry
Nationalreview
Artoons. Com
King Features Syndicate
Ottawa Herald
Harris Group
Jeanny Sharp
Ottawaherald.com
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Gordon Billingaley
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Wwwattawaherald.com
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Cedar
Linds Brown
Brown
Gill Gray
Ottawaharald
Tim Milibern
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