All posts tagged "books"
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High schools should integrate more modern books
Each year, high schools continue to include classical literature within the curriculum. However, many of these novels are not an inspiration to students and do...
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Read to be socially aware
Throughout history, books and novels have remained a constant and efficient method of recording monumental events, and should remain so in present times. With the...
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Halting the production of Dr. Seuss books is a step in the right direction
Racial prejudice and stereotypes were excused and a part of everyday life in the early 20th century. An example of this racial inaccuracy are select...
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The stories of the future will take place in 2020
Many things happened this year that might blow what is to come in the rest of the decade out of the water. We had a...
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Read these books to conquer Winter Break boredom
Over winter break, it’s easy to get bored. Especially with COVID-19, most holiday trips are cancelled, and students are stuck at home. However, to conquer...
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Board of Education approves books for junior core curriculum
The books “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates and “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead were approved by the CVUSD Board of Education...
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Tired of the same old message
Every year, students are expected to read several pieces of literature in their English classes. As a sophomore, this year’s books are quite disappointing...
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NPHS celebrates kindness instead of love on Valentine’s Day
Students and staff spread kindness this Valentine’s Day by making Valentine’s grams, putting on blind date with a book in the library and making senior...
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Little Free Libraries continue to grow
Within the city of Thousand Oaks there are two official public libraries: the Newbury Park branch library and the Grant R. Brimhall library. However, unbeknownst...
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Say “no” to Sparknotes
As a freshman, English was my absolute favorite class. Nothing could have been better than a term filled with novels, plays and discussions for an...
