This time I didn't get lost in Tongie
Well, just wanted to let y'all know that my first day at the Tongie Mirror was a success! I got to choose a bunch of stories that I am going work on throughout the summer. One story is due Monday, which I almost finished today. I also have 2 more stories due Monday from Saturday's Tonganoxie Days. I'm covering the BBQ contest and something else, I forgot. I guess the BBQ sticks out in my mind because Shawn, the sports editor, told me I'm gonna get a lot of food for free after the contest. I asked him if I was allowed to eat it. He chuckled and said "yes sir." He's from Washington, Kan. Very polite. Some Jetmorians (or is Jetmorons?) should take lessons :)
Anyway, everyone at the Mirror is really nice, laid back and easy-going. I'm really happy that I everything worked out with Tongie so I could work there this summer. The editors are not too demanding and they're really flexible with schedules. Oh yea, they're all J school grads. There's another intern this summer from K-state, but she's cool. The best part of working at the Mirror is that it only took 1/8 of a tank to drive from Clinton/Kasold to Tongie and back. I think it acutally took longer to get through Lawrence at 5:30 than it did driving out there. But I did get stuck behind some asshole driving 50 mph in a 65 on Highway 40. I eventually passed him... AND THEN SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS!! HAHA JUST KIDDING I have road rage, but nothing to that extreme. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Bye y'all
-Nate
Anyway, everyone at the Mirror is really nice, laid back and easy-going. I'm really happy that I everything worked out with Tongie so I could work there this summer. The editors are not too demanding and they're really flexible with schedules. Oh yea, they're all J school grads. There's another intern this summer from K-state, but she's cool. The best part of working at the Mirror is that it only took 1/8 of a tank to drive from Clinton/Kasold to Tongie and back. I think it acutally took longer to get through Lawrence at 5:30 than it did driving out there. But I did get stuck behind some asshole driving 50 mph in a 65 on Highway 40. I eventually passed him... AND THEN SLAMMED ON MY BREAKS!! HAHA JUST KIDDING I have road rage, but nothing to that extreme. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Bye y'all
-Nate
posted by The University Daily Kansan at 6:22 PM
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Fuck you you fucking fuck. At least I'm not from Geoooooooooooooo-gia. — AKS
That's "brakes," Nate.
Oooh, just so you know, Nate, I did not write the "I'm a dick; let me copyedit your post" comment. Hope the barbecue feast is amazing :D -PP
That's "copy edit," Paige.
A. Dick
Nate —
Having dated a native from the foreign land here's a brief insider's guide: Go to Pammy Sue's (Shawn, aka Linny knows where it is) and have either the homemade donuts or chicken and noodles. Here's the tricky part. She rotates the menu every three weeks, so don't miss it. Seriously. I don't joke about food. Most of the people who are from there and don't know you will be evil. Tell them to go screw themselves. Bichelmeyers has amazing chicken fried steak. You should definitely check that out. In the million times I've driven that road, I've only seen two cops. Ever. Important final note: cops there are bastards. If you ever have to drive out to the baseball/softball fields, make sure you drive the advised 15 mph and stop and the stop sign before you get into the parking lot. If not, they will pull you over. That, or write you a ticket when you park. Hope this helps, and tell Linny hi for me. Best,
Bechard
I can tell you from having eaten Bechard's chicken and noodles, THEY ARE DELICIOUS. In fact, that might have to be come another newsroom tradition next year. Every third thursday we will move Schooner night to Tongie. Ok, I'm joking about that, I wouldn't do anything so sacrelgious, but the chicken and noodles are delicious. Enjoy Tongie Days.
-JK
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