Opinion

I love animals. I don’t know if we’re raised to be an animal lover or if it’s something developed in our own personality. Being someone with such high regard for her pets, the law frustrates me when it comes to protecting them. They are considered property – much like a …

By Kortney Gadbois Dress codes have long been an issue in school especially those without uniforms, however Dartmouth High School’s approach to solving this issue is spreading into the territory of sexism and infringing on the rights and privacy of the female students. The approach of the administration also directly …

This week I read in the local papers and heard on the radio that the Massachusett’s lottery system benefited the rich more than the poor. I had always heard that the Commonwealth distributed money back to the cities and towns based on population size and a few other factors. I wasn’t completely sure, …

I’m a 14 year old girl who attends Keith Middle School, and I’m well aware that the the New Bedford school system isn’t the greatest. Last year, I had awful experiences with a few teachers- so, yes, I blame the teachers. But I’ve also had GREAT teachers. I’ve seen students get …

Editor’s note: This is a letter submitted to us by a New Bedford Public School employee: As a veteran New Bedford Public School Employee, I would like to recognize and applaud some of the exceptional staff members I witnessed caring for students on Friday, May 31, 2014 during the unexpected closing …

Why is it that whenever New Bedford Educators Association (NBEA) President, Lou St. John, refers to a “climate of fear” that pervades the culture of the district, so few people understand the concept? The Standard-Times, in a recent editorial called it “drama,” the Superintendent of Schools, Pia Durkin, dismissed the …

Today, I read that the teachers union voted no confidence in the superintendent who is attempting to hold the teachers accountable for teaching the students. If your unsuccessful you go. Radical change in a stagnant, corrupted, and failing system. In dire circumstances, you must take actions. I question the leadership …

Enjoy the cosmic and urban vibes of a thriving city filled with cultural, environmental, and historic beauty! More than just a horoscope column, each Sun sign includes special attention to New Bedford living. Aries: Mars, the planet of direct action and cosmic guide of Rams, is visiting the harmonizing sign …

By Jordis Brown “You can be anything you want to be!” “There is no person better than anyone else!” “We are all equals!” The truth is if you heard any of this growing up someone did you a great disservice. They are all lies. At some point we thought we’d …

It is no secret that New Bedford High School (NBHS) is not the best place in the world, nor the safest of environments – this is something that has been known for decades. The student body has its fair share of problems, the school infrastructure itself has seen better days, …