Tag: Books

Censorship of Roald Dahl overshadows books’ morals

As the debate of censorship continues, children’s book author Roald Dahl’s texts have become the next target. In hopes of expanding the inclusivity of Dahl’s works, phrases such as “fat” or “ugly” have been omitted or altered. The changes also seek to remove terms indicating the race or gender of […]

Alumna Laura Wellington releases comedic advice book

Cover art courtesy of Goodreads Ramapo College alumna Laura J. Wellington is currently traveling across the country promoting her new book titled, “What to Do When Jane Knows DICK About Dating.” This entertaining advice book is filled with guidelines to help women of all ages navigate the new dating landscape. […]

Book Recomendations for the Fall Reading Season

Photo courtesy of Frank M. Rafik, Flickr Fall is a time for change in students’ lives: school starts, the weather cools down, flannels make their way out of the closets and people begin to cuddle up in their favorite blankets. During these changes, Ramapo students like to relax and unwind […]

Serious Faults in the Romanticization of Cancer in Media

ldquo;Let’s not talk about it.” That is where the conversation always ends—with my exasperated sigh of defeat. When it comes to "The Fault In Our Stars," the latest young adult literary phenomenon, fans cannot seem to see past the star-crossed lovers and I cannot seem to get them to understand […]