National Poetry Month Reflections From Gus Schrader
The columnist muses on favorite poets and lines from Keats Poe Frost and others, recalling visits to Rome and Coe College. He celebrates poetry's reach, cites Emma Lazarus and Emerson, and ends with a greeting for National Poetry Month and a plug for his Monday Gazette column.
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Gay teachers face scrutiny across the bay in California
In San Leandro a former high school science teacher who came out during a tolerance lesson resigned amid controversy. In San Francisco assistant principal Larry Alegre, openly gay, promotes tolerance and says he discusses his life with students. The debate highlights national anti bias effort and teacher discrimination claims, with Buckel noting multiple cases.
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The Gazette Urges Recycling At Local Drop Centers
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