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Opinion: Shakespeare Stands Test of Time

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.William Shakespeare's influence and powerful works have travelled across the Atlantic Ocean and majorly impacted literature and culture in the United States for centuries. A few months ago I saw "Romeo and Juliet" on Broadway … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shakespeare Stands Test of Time

Opinion: Publishing Trends Dilute Important Literature

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Last year, I went to Barnes & Noble with a friend, and as usual, there were several tables showcasing particular books for particular readers. Some of them were along the lines of “Banned Books” or “True Crime.” On … [Read more...] about Opinion: Publishing Trends Dilute Important Literature

Opinion: Cringe is the Enemy of Great

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Conversations about cringe as a phenomenon in modern lingo are frequent, to the point of perhaps being redundant. However, there are many angles from which cringe can be approached, and it does encompass several emotions and … [Read more...] about Opinion: Cringe is the Enemy of Great

Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver

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Art by Jackie Lopez Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. SparkNotes makes it easy for book lovers and students to explore literature even when life gets busy. Imagine always having an experienced literature expert at your disposal, ready to explain the meaning … [Read more...] about Rave: SparkNotes Are a Literary Lifesaver

Opinion: Stop Banning Books

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Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Banning books must stop. It's that simple of an idea. Banning books has a history in America. The earliest known book ban in 1627 banned the “New English Canaan" in Quincy, Massachusetts, according to … [Read more...] about Opinion: Stop Banning Books