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My Life in the Times

Gender-Bending Grade-Schooler Attracts Notice
by John Warner
One local boy’s locks sends shockwaves throughout his community, and a clear message to the world of fashion: The younger generation plays by a new set of rules.
My Life in the Times

John Warner’s Datsun B210 Is Underpowered, Ugly
by John Warner
Power, speed, performance: You won’t find them here. Our reviewer is forced to put this once-sporty 1978 model through its paces. Part of a series of reports on the life of our writer.
My Life in the Times

Boy’s Pain Is Orthodontist’s Pleasure
by John Warner
The X-rays and photos show beyond any doubt that one orthodontist’s recently found treasure spells financial tragedy for a local family.
My Life in the Times

Domestic Surveillance: Invasion of Privacy, or Necessary Evil?
by John Warner
The debate over privacy rages on: Can authorities be trusted, and are civil liberties at risk? Either way, in at least one Illinois household snooping may be the new law of the land.
My Life in the Times

Spinning Into an Early Grave?
by John Warner
The higher you go, the further you have to fall. Kids at Greenbrook Elementary find a dangerous new way to kill time, while a concerned community worries that might not be all that’s in jeopardy.
My Life in the Times

Sex Education Gets a Makeover
by John Warner
In our ongoing coverage of the moments that defined our writer’s life, kids are talking about sex—and what they’re saying may shock you.
My Life in the Times

Sour Eggnog: Allegations of Child Abuse
by John Warner
Local authorities scramble to investigate allegations of abuse on Christmas morning.
My Life in the Times

I, a Discerning Food Critic, Have Discovered a Genius
by John Warner
A culinary legend is immortalized in the hearts of critics and parents alike.
My Life in the Times

On the Occasion of My Retirement From Baseball
by John Warner
Today a short but glorious career on the base-paths drew to a close. And with it, the future of instructional league baseball appears hazy.