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May 1, 2014 dbward

Social media and the importance of free speech

The Kansas Board of Regents has posted proposed revisions to its misguided policy on social media.  The revisions include some of the changes suggested by a working group the regents

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June 16, 2013 dbward

A hackneyed metaphor flies out of bounds

Good metaphors focus attention on important aspects of a topic, improve understanding and allow readers to see a subject in a new light. Bad metaphors, on the other hand, cheapen

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March 8, 2013 dbward

A question that brings tears to a journalist

I spent the morning judging entries for a high school journalism competition. Many were quite good, showing clear thinking, maturity and solid language skills. I always come away impressed. And

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January 3, 2013 dbward

Yes, context does count, in pictures and in words

Let’s consider the importance of context. Context allows us to put things into perspective. It helps us delve beneath the surface and understand deeper meanings. In life, context nourishes spirituality.

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April 10, 2012 dbward

Singing the praises of strong verbs and good writing

Good writing bursts from the page and into the conscience. It sharpens the knowable. It illuminates the unknown. So let’s stop for a minute and admire a bit of good

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