School reform critique argues against compulsory education
The author cites John Holt's view that schools harm children by fostering fear of wrong answers and teaching deceit. He advocates removing grades and exams, exposing students to real writers and workers, and letting learners measure their own understanding rather than rely on tests.
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M. L. Holt
Mr. Holt
Time for a Change at SHS Student Council
Students claim a say in school policy while criticizing the council president for irresponsibility and hindering cooperation with the administration. They urge resignation or improved collaboration to achieve goals like expanded open campus and dress code reforms.
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SHS
Mr. Kradle
Kradie
TV Review: Crime on TV and its effect on viewers
Art Meighan critiques the surge of crime themed TV shows on NBC, ABC, and CBS noting numerous programs about law enforcement. He argues the trend ignores real crime outside, urging networks to revive classic comedies instead of glamorizing crime.
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T.V. Guide
Owen Marshall
Sarge
Cannon
the Partners
Nickels
O‘hara
U.S. Treasury
NBC
ABC
CBS
T.V
Thespian Interview: Thespians President and Stage Crew
Judy Ahrens profiles Thespians president Sigrid Niederer and officers Lauris Grabeklis Kathy Gould Sue Weissenburger Mike Hostetler. The interview covers duties, requirements to join, and the stage crew’s work building flats, painting, and set handling for plays.
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Sigrid Niederer
Lauris Grabeklis
Kathy Gould
Sue Weissenburger
Mike Hostetler
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Odds and Ends Greetings from Fifty Years Ago
A collage of campus humor and quizzes from a Daily Gazette issue includes student cheers for Rock Falls High School, jokes about Russian anti Semitism, left handedness, love of music and the 1932 song Gloomy Sunday with its infamous bans, plus snippets on The Script for syndication, locker heaters and light campus scandals.
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Around the World in Eighty Days review by Linda Boyer
A lively take on Jules Verne classic detailing Phileas Fogg and Passepartout as they race around the globe in eighty days. Praises the adventure while noting pacing slips and strong character contrasts between the meticulous Englishman and his carefree French servant.
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Phileas Fogg
Passepartout
Jules Verne
Phileas
Passeparfout
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