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Gov. Murphy Mocks NJ School District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations Gov. Murphy Mocks NJ School District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations
Gov. Murphy Mocks NJ School District That Canceled Halloween Celebrations Gov. Phil Murphy has taken a political stance that would help him with voters, if only kids who love Halloween could vote. The governor tweeted his displeasure after the South Orange-Maplewood School District in Essex County announced it was canceling all Halloween activities and that no one will be wearing costumes. Seriously? We can't let kids celebrate Halloween? Give me a break https://t.co/BQiezE5OoZ — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 24, 2023 Murphy's tweet has been viewed more than 1 million times. Superintendent Ronald Taylor said the district weighed whether school-sp…

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by Sam Barron
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NJ District Cancels Halloween Activities During School Hours NJ District Cancels Halloween Activities During School Hours
NJ District Cancels Halloween Activities During School Hours The Halloween Grinch has descended on the South Orange-Maplewood School District. In a letter sent to families, Superintendent Dr. Ronald Taylor said SOMSD will not have any Halloween events during school hours, and no costumes will be worn during school hours.  Elementary schools will be hosting fall/harvest festivals instead, Taylor said. Taylor said the district weighed whether school-sponsored Halloween activities create financial hardships on students and families, whether they violate the dignity of some students, either culturally or religiously and if Halloween activities caus…

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by Sam Barron
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Rutgers Admins' Apology For Condemning Anti-Semitism Causes Controversy On Campus Rutgers Admins' Apology For Condemning Anti-Semitism Causes Controversy On Campus
Rutgers Admins' Apology For Condemning Anti-Semitism Causes Controversy On Campus The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is causing tension at Rutgers University. A day after administrators sent an email out condemning anti-Semitism, they issued a second email apologizing for the first. Particularly, for not being more inclusive. Rutgers University-New Brunswick chancellor Christopher Molloy and provost Francine Conway sent the first email Wednesday, speaking out against the rise in anti-Semitic acts experienced in the U.S. stemming from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  On Thursday, the university's Students for the Justice of Palestine organization released a statement "e…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Passaic County Theater Apologizes For Use Of Blackface Passaic County Theater Apologizes For Use Of Blackface
Passaic County Theater Apologizes For Use Of Blackface Amid growing public discussions of race and racism, a theater company in North Jersey has apologized publicly for its use of blackface in a production that has relied on the makeup as a plot point. “Even though no harm was meant, we sincerely apologize for any offense,” the owners of the Rhino Theatre in Pompton Lakes wrote in a social media post. In question is Rhino’s 2018 production of the 1986 Ken Ludwig comedy “Lend Me a Tenor,” about an opera company that stages Verdi’s “Otello.” In the play, a white opera company assistant must assume the role of the lead character, who is Moroccan.…

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by Jerry DeMarco