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Yes It’s True: We worship athletics, not academics
"Connect the dots. Pay attention. Follow the money." — Me It was some years ago that I wrote a column advocating later school starting times for teen-agers who attend high…
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Army Bob: Environmental folks manipulating guilt
by Robert M. Traxler Are humans a virus in the blood stream of Mother Earth? Our “special envoy for climate” Senator John Forbes Kerry stated, "Agriculture contributes about 33% of…
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Yes It’s True: Chip Mundy a rarity in sports journalism
Chip Mundy Chip Mundy, my old sports editor at the now-defunct Albion Evening Recorder, died in a traffic crash Monday near Jackson. He was 67. I hired Chip in 1983…
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Try pineapple upside down pancakes for family fun
by Kathy Hamman Miller Pancakes will never be the same! Here’s a recipe that’s never too late in the day to serve up, for a memorable family fun get together.…
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Army Bob: The United States is not a ‘democracy’
by Robert M. Traxler A good friend and mentor who goes by the pen name of Ranger Rick sent me this little-known fact concerning our Constitution. “There is not one…
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Only 4 ingredients needed for simple peach cobbler
by Kathy Hamman Miller This simple peach cobbler recipe is made with only four ingredients. It’s a dessert that takes little time to put together, and the ingredients are easily…
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Yes it’s True: Dems and GOP did a switcheroo on race
EDITOR’S NOTE: I published this column seven years ago. I still rings true. I thought I’d share it again. My academic career long ago was a mixed bag because I…
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Army Bob: Free speech is ground zero in Constitution
by Robert M. Traxler Discrimination in college admissions based on race, openly discriminating against Asian folks, has had a setback, thanks to a United States Supreme Court. It can still…
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Avoid the heat by making Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
by Kathy Hamman Miller Too hot to cook? If you haven’t already made this easy no bake, stay out of the heat dessert recipe, you’ll want to try it for…
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Army Bob: Take the test to be a progressive/socialist
by Robert M. Traxler A short series of questions see if you identify as a properly educated and knowledgeable socialist/progressive who believes the “undeniable truths” of the hard core socialist…