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WHYVILLE HELP : GALLERY : DR. LEILA : SEARCH : SUBMIT : STAFF : HOME Jul 11, 2003

 

Reasons to Live

Giggler01 talks about nationalism, patriotism, and more.

Editor's Note: Two weeks ago, the Times announced a special writing contest, asking you to do define "nationalism" and explain your thoughts on this surprisingly complex ideal. Below is the winning submission, another great piece from one of the Times' leading writers.... Think about what's written here. Do you agree? What do terrorists around the globe fight for? Is it always the same thing? When is it more like nationalism and when like unadulterated violence?


Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons. read more...

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Fight for Your Rights
Copyright takes pride in her appearance, without sneering or jeering.

   SCIENCE
Summer Staff Submissions
Giggler01 and Wildfire9 apply for this special position.

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Whyville's Future: Make Your Mark
Xt1st3d makes insightful comments on the petitions.

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Political Platforms? Are Those Shoes?
Babypowdr provides her explanation in preparation.

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The Most Suitable Senator
Brooke99 asks, will this be just another popularity contest?

 

 

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What's New This Week!
A couple corrections, some literature, and pride in you.

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Media Menu
MediaWiz brings you the best shows on television.

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Men Go And Come, But Earth Abides
Mimiru looks to the future.

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Owning the World
Crazzieme tells a tale of pranks.

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The Gender Barrier
Naarf finds guys get in to Whyville easier -- true?

The Whyville Critique Club

Calliope prepares for Saturday's club.

Salutations! I'm back, and with a beanie finally -- it's good to walk around Whyville able to chat and discuss openly about all these new ideas for the Critique Club. Speaking of which -- the first one is coming up! This Saturday at 4:30pm, we will be holding the first Critique Club where we'll be discussing this week's featured reading. The works that we will be analyzing this week include: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury), The Crucible (Arthur Miller), and Have Spacesuit, Will Travel (Robert Heinlen). read more...

 

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