I read “Lady Chatterley’s Lover,” my first banned book, when I was 12. My friend lent me the book, and I found the good parts by the dog-eared pages. The experience did not compromise my moral compass or corrupt me in any way I can discern. I am not recommending the book for today’s 12-year-olds, because it’s a pretty boring read, but I am advocating that a broad spectrum of books be available to students who choose to read them.
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By Randi Kreiss
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2/23/24
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Perhaps we Americans are overly confident in the belief that our constitutional rights, including the First Amendment right to free speech, are inviolate.
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By Chuck Lavine
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11/30/23
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Superheroes, villains and princesses were on full display as Oceanside Library hosted its sixth annual OceanCon. Comic, Sci-Fi, anime and video game fans displayed their creativity and took part in …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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10/27/23
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Oceanside High School senior Ariella Rukhlin is taking her curiosity to new heights.
After launching a podcast last year, “Chit-Chatting and Questioning the World,” which incorporated her …
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By Kepherd Daniel
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8/14/23
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On one level, it’s a matter of clearing some closet space. On another, it’s a signal to let go and move on. Finally, I need to do this so my old friends can rest in peace . . .
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8/3/23
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Car shows are a summertime staple. You’ll find them most everywhere.
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By Will Sheeline
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7/5/23
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First-time author Philip Buttafuoco, of Oceanside, always wanted to write a book about his family’s immigration journey to America from Italy, but instead he has published a touching tribute to …
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By Karina Kovac
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6/18/23
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In “Hamlet,” Polonius said to Laertes, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . ."
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5/18/23
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When she turned 48, Hilary Topper decided to change her life. Now 60 and in better shape than ever as a triathlete, she’s encouraging others to step out of their comfort zone and make their own …
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By Karina Kovac
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1/5/23
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