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Palin digs deeper hole

"Darn right; we can learn a heckuva lot of good information from this financial bailout. Oh, I betcha we definitely could. On that note, I'd like to give a shout-out to my bestest BFF Jill over in Alaska, who I've known since I was in, like, the second grade (wink).… 8 Comments

Texting destroying the English language

Every language goes through changes, and looking back at the English language, we've come a long way from formal Shakespearean English to the language we speak today. What is in the future for our linguistics though? Given its popularity, SMS language seems to be the next big step in the way we communicate.… 2 Comments

Text smart- not behind the wheel

Millions of text messages are sent every day. A feature that was once considered a novelty on cell phones now seems like second nature, another ingrained aspect of our daily lives. Opposable thumbs have never had this kind of workout. Although some might find a person's constant fiddling with cell phone keys annoying, texting can be useful.… Post the First Comment

Letter to the editor

Criminals have always had an opportunity to receive a lighter jail sentence because of good behavior. I am currently in a criminal justice class at my community college and see this as a huge problem in our society. An article that caught my eye was about a teenage girl who, in attempt to commit suicide, drove her car into another and killed three young men.… 1 Comment

Letter to the editor

Editor's note: The following letter is in response to "Chicago baseball: Which is better? - The Cubs" by Adam Brown, which appeared in the Oct. 1 issue of the WC. I am responding to the article written by Adam Brown on October 1, 2008. He was writing about being a Cubs fan vs.… Post the First Comment

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