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My name is Michael Norris and I am sports writer for a small newspaper in Central Kansas.

I love doing what I do, which is writing, taking pictures, and editing sports stories. I love baseball, my family, and the Kansas Jayhawks!

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Barry Bonds be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 3 of 56
Barry Bonds loves to "hit 'em where they aint."Somewhere, Wee Willie Keeler is smiling.Plain and simple Barry Bonds can play the game of baseball. A .299 batting average, 1,972 RBIs, 2,196 runs, 2,512 walks, and most importantly, 751 home runs as of July 5, 2007, should say it all.I don't ever want to hear about steroids keep... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Barry Bonds and Major League baseball's home run record: 6 of 66
He's almost there.Just six home runs away from tying Henry "Hank" Aaron for Major League Baseball's most coveted record, and Barry Lamar Bonds isn't having fun.At least in the public eye he isn't.Sure he smiles, still has some swagger at the plate and around the bases, but he looks more worn out than home plate after a Detroi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Is baseball's Chone Figgins of the Los Angeles Angels emerging as the best hitter in MLB?: 2 of 10
While it would be a nice story to say Chone Figgins is the becoming the best hitter in baseball, it's just not logical.He is a trendy pick with his original name, slap-hitting style, and zest for the game, but his numbers prove otherwise.His numbers this season, .310 BA, 1 HR, 21 RBI, in 217 plate appearances don't even rank ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 25 of 108
To say society as a whole favors men is a pretty broad statement. What does favor really mean? While I don't think everyone favors men, in this case I do think men have it easier when it comes to most aspects of life.Men are paid more for the same jobs, taken more seriously in a business setting (although that is changing), a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Do people tend to base election votes more on emotion or reason?: 40 of 69
Unfortunately most Americans vote with emotion rather than reason because they are uninformed.If a voter does not know what he or she is voting for, reason cannot come into play. Instead a voter thinks of a hot-button issue such as abortion, civil rights, or religion, and is drawn to the candidate who most fits his or her bel... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Remembering the 2006 World Series: 7 of 11
Growing up in Virgina and Kansas everyone always wants to know, "How come you are a Detroit Tigers Fan?" Well, it's easy. Virginia doesn't have any teams, and when I was five my dad brought home a Tigers hat he had bought at a Michigan airport-my love of all professional Detroit sports teams was born.Being 25 years old during... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives The worst free agent signings of the 2007 MLB season: 2 of 3
Roger Clemens will make nearly one million dollars per start this year. So far he's 1-3 with a 5.32 ERA.In other words, he's not worth it.Yes, the New York Yankees have the money to make the signing, but one man is not going to make the difference. Especially one who can only give you about six innings on the mound every fift... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Do the fans hate Barry Bonds as much as the media portrays?: 16 of 16
Fans dressing up as syringes, taking negative signs to ball games, and boos throughout visiting crowds, make it evident fans can't stand Barry Bonds.Outside of San Francisco that is.At home he is loved, and the fight for his 756 home run ball will be one to watch.If you look at polls on the Internet and television, although n... More..