Category: News Transcript Opinion
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Congressman is out of step with his district
I am disturbed by our congressman’s disregard for the civil rights of the men and women of this community. Congressman Chris Smith recently stated that he is a strong believer in traditional marriage, and does not construe homosexual rights as human rights. To add further outrage, Congressman Smith is co-chair on the human rights subcommittee.…
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Things to consider before choosing a summer camp
Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids. Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they…
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School district consolidation makes sense
I read with interest the fact that the Colts Neck K-8 School District Board of Education has ended the talk of closing the underused Conover Road Elementary School (“Colts Neck Will Not Close School,” News Transcript, Feb. 11). The fact that declining enrollment in the Colts Neck school district had resulted in the under-use of…
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Need a mentor? Go to camp!
The idea of a mentor is an ancient one. In Greek mythology, when Odysseus, King of Ithaca, went to battle in the Trojan War, he placed his friend, Mentor, in charge of his son and his kingdom.Today, Mentor has become synonymous with someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced person.…
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Eighth-graders celebrate Carnevale in Italian class
By MAUREEN DAYE Correspondent MANALAPAN — Donning colorful masks, some 200 eighth-grade pupils who are enrolled in the Italian language program at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School (MEMS) participated in the celebration of Carnevale on Jan. 29. As the students entered the classroom where they study Italian, they “ooh’d” and “ahh’d” over the decorations. The…
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There’s a reason they call it ‘the great outdoors’
The world has changed.Wii has replaced “Wheeeee!”Tweeting is no longer for the birds, and Blackberries aren’t for picking on a warm summer afternoon. Kids today spend twice as much time indoors than their counterparts two decades ago. But technology can be a great ally for families who want to spend more time in nature. NatureFind,…
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Area schools and camps have so much to offer
Camp Excel Academy College Coaches (ACC), located in Morganville, provides professional college coaching to high school students and their parents. ACC focuses on finding the colleges that meet the student’s academic, career and social requirements. ACC will alleviate the stress, procrastination and concerns over finding the school that will be the best fit.ACC helps organize…
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U.S. students visit Cuba as nations begin thaw
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer A group of students from the University of Rhode Island had the opportunity to travel to Cuba from Jan. 7-16 shortly after President Barack Obama announced that U.S. relations with the island nation would be normalized. PHOTOS BY JASON ROSENBLUM Going to college is all about getting out into…
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Marlboro school board rejects day off for Chinese New Year
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer MARLBORO — The Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education has voted not to close school for the Chinese New Year holiday. Instead, board members voted on Feb. 3 to add a Multicultural Day to the school calendar. “It does not make sense,” resident Huimin Shen said after the vote.…
