Ducky464 offers advice to both those running and voting in this year's Senate Race.

Did somebody just drop the S word?! Senate?! Why yes, the word senate has been dropped in just about every chatroom that exists on Whyville lately. It's that time of year, folks. Prepare for the never-ending flood of campaign y-mails that will ooze into the crevices of your inbox, the explosion of threads consuming the BBS, and the plethora of voting signs in Akbar's Face Mall!

As many of you know, I am one of Whyville's current senators. Before my position is over, I'd like to share some words of wisdom with you before you think about how you run your campaign/how to vote for who you want. Believe it or not, the senate race isn't just fun and games. There's a lot of technique behind it. Before I do so, I would like to say good luck to all who are participating in this election. If you've made it this far . . . you've got courage. Yes, I know the whole process has just begin, but it's hard to stand up to a crowd of peers and voice your opinions. So congratulations, my friends.

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DEANNA38 takes a trip into the minds of Whyville artists.

What is the first thing you think of when you glance at the evening's sunset? The pattern on a leaf or the dark bark of the branch that holds it? For me, it's art. I can't help but notice all the colors it is made up of, all the fine shapes and lines and curves. I always wonder how I can put it on paper, and recreate the image. How I could mix a ton of random shapes and shades to create my own masterpiece.

You will find art everywhere, not only in nature. Where ever you look, there it is. It can be a simple drawing, or a jaw-dropping mural. A collage of items, a sculpture made out of jellybeans, or even the design in the chat room you were just in! The topic completely fascinates me, although I am certain that I am not it's only admirer. Here are some citizens who share my love for art.

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