Author: Mariah Wheeler

Just before the commencement of school year, the school district pulled all books from its library shelves and classrooms which had been challenged by lawmakers, parents and other members of the community last year. The list of books includes the graphic novel version of Anne Frank’s Diary and even the Bible, officials said. The controversial ban took place at the Keler Independent School District in Texas. A day before students started school, Jennifer Price, KISD’s executive director of curriculum and instruction instructed the school district’s principals and librarians to remove 41 books as they undergo a review.  “Attached is a…

Many people around the world believe that true love knows no bounds. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop people weighing in and criticizing the relationships of others where age differences are concerned. We’ve all likely rolled our eyes at a young, beautiful woman marrying a wealthy old man who looks to be rapidly approaching the end of his life, right? And while there are cases wherein ‘love’ seems to be simply the crafty pursuit of cash, there are other instances where two people really do fall head over heels for one another, despite the fact they were born in entirely different generations. The…