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Defending the price of adventure
Yesterday evening I found myself in the middle of a discussion between two Australians regarding the Abby Sunderland story. Seems they both felt that a) Abby had no business being on the ocean at that age, b) she should be in school, c) her parents pushed her into it for fame and fortune, and d)…
Dedication epitomizes crew team
Crew at K-State is not always a warm-weather sport. Even in Texas as the members of the Wildcats women’s crew readily will attest to. “Four of us went to Texas over Christmas and stayed in tents,” said K-State women’s novice rower Teresa Purvis. “One morning there was ice on the boats, the grass was white…
Shelter Personnel Tell Their Side of Issues
After being the subject of harsh criticism for several weeks, employees of the Jefferson City Animal Rescue Shelter say they have decided it’s time to set the record straight. “I wouldn’t abuse an animal for any reason and I know my staff wouldn’t either,” said Jackie Johnson, supervisor of the shelter. “We are all pulling…
Governor Vows ‘Dedication’
Gov. John Ashcroft Monday called upon Missourians to join him in making a 21st Century Declaration of Independence — from drugs and pornography. The second-term governor used his “Declaration of Independence” theme throughout a 20-minute inaugural address to several thousand people. The crowd braved the cold to occupy the lawn of the Missouri State Capitol…