Books can serve as a window, providing a view into others’ lives and experiences. Banning them shuts that window, however, and hides stories behind a curtain of censorship; according to the American Library Association, more than 273 books were challenged in 2020 alone. Reporter Macy Berendsen argues that books should not be banned in schools.
Trigger warnings, Banned Books Week are misguided
Opinions editor Elliot Polsky believes trigger warnings are overly cautious and Banned Books Week is overly callous about offense.
Students, staff band together to celebrate Banned Books Week
To raise awareness of banning and challenging books throughout history, the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library celebrated the 32nd annual National Banned Books Week Sept. 21-27.