Bart finds himself in control of Springfield's print media and begins to publish all the news that's fit to print his purposes. But when the headlines go spinning out of control, half of Springfield is left in tatters, and only Bart can piece it back together. Later, Bart tries a find a way out of writing a book report on Great Expectations. And finally, Stretch Dude is in need of a new partner when Clobber Girl is sidelined by the Superflu, but there is only one sidekick available - Gluestick (alias Ralph Wiggum).