It took 74 years for radio listeners to realize the song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Frank Loesser should have been cut before it ever hit the airwaves. The 1944 Christmas “classic” promotes the idea of date rape, as the lyrics describe a man pressuring a woman to stay while[Read More…]
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We ought to say no, no, no, to banning classics
It’s been said that in this day and age it is very difficult to say anything without offending someone, and the more time passes, the more I am starting to agree with this saying. This year, ears have turned away from the classic Christmas song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” written[Read More…]
The Christmas Parade at Belmont Shore brings joy to the community
The street of Belmont Shore was filled with excited students, people and families to celebrate the 35th annual Christmas parade.
Annual toy drive comes to Cal State Long Beach to help disadvantaged families
Cal State Long Beach will bring trinkets and playthings to local foster families this holiday season through the 20th annual Bob Rodgers’ Cherishing the Children Toy Drive. Anyone wishing to contribute can drop off new unwrapped toys to the various toy box collection sites around campus. “I do think toy[Read More…]
All Belmont Shore wants for Christmas is you
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Belmont Shore Saturday night, as artificial snow fell on a not-so-winter wonderland while children danced in the streets like visions of sugar plum fairies. With neighboring streets lined by cars, residents left their doors open and some were content to[Read More…]