Save Starship!
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There is a section when you open up the Sunday Star (Toronto Star) called IDEAS. And in that section is a one-paged newspaper-in-itself, "Starship," for kids. It's probably the best one-paged thing in the world. People can write in to it and have the chance to be seen in the newspaper.
Sadly, the newspaper may come to an end due to low ads. People will lose this chance when the newspaper comes to an end. There isn't many things like this out there. There's an annual story contest and this year's brought in over 1000 entries! That comes to show that lots of people like me love this paper.
Please help us save Starship, even if you don't live near Toronto or Canada. I don't want this to go.
There is a section when you open up the Sunday Star (Toronto Star) called IDEAS. And in that section is a one-paged newspaper-in-itself, "Starship," for kids. It's probably the best one-paged thing in the world. People can write in to it and have the chance to be seen in the newspaper.
Sadly, the newspaper may come to an end due to low ads. People will lose this chance when the newspaper comes to an end. There isn't many things like this out there. There's an annual story contest and this year's brought in over 1000 entries! That comes to show that lots of people like me love this paper.
Please help us save Starship, even if you don't live near Toronto or Canada. I don't want this to go.
We signed the "Save Starship!" petition!
# 58:
2:39 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 57:
6:05 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 56:
4:05 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Kirun Baweja, Canada
We need Starship!! If kids start to read the newspaper now, even if it is the kid's section, it will surely have a good influence on them in their adulthood. They will read the newspaper and become informed adults, which most adults aren't!!! We need a section for kids; the newpaper should be for everyone! Plus, kids should be able to show their talent by publishing stories!! Please save Starship!!
We need Starship!! If kids start to read the newspaper now, even if it is the kid's section, it will surely have a good influence on them in their adulthood. They will read the newspaper and become informed adults, which most adults aren't!!! We need a section for kids; the newpaper should be for everyone! Plus, kids should be able to show their talent by publishing stories!! Please save Starship!!
# 55:
5:15 pm PDT, Mar 14,
James Holloback, Canada
I don't care when, but "Starship" was amazing and deserves to come back!
I don't care when, but "Starship" was amazing and deserves to come back!
# 54:
6:33 pm PDT, Sep 30,
Renata Colwell, Canada
Loved Starship for years. Would be sad to see it go.
Loved Starship for years. Would be sad to see it go.
# 53:
1:38 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
My best Friend Angela lives in Canada and she LOVES your newspaper so very much!, it is so important to so many! SO LETS SAVE STARSHIP!!! :)
My best Friend Angela lives in Canada and she LOVES your newspaper so very much!, it is so important to so many! SO LETS SAVE STARSHIP!!! :)
# 52:
7:30 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Aysha Teja, Canada
As a kid, my favourite thing to do on a Sunday morning was to open the Toronto Star and read the cool things happening in Starship. As I got older I started reading other sections of the Toronto Star. Therefore, Starship is what got me to be an informed member of society. Now, when I read the IDEAS section, I still scan over Starship and remember Sunday mornings as a kid. Save Starship!
As a kid, my favourite thing to do on a Sunday morning was to open the Toronto Star and read the cool things happening in Starship. As I got older I started reading other sections of the Toronto Star. Therefore, Starship is what got me to be an informed member of society. Now, when I read the IDEAS section, I still scan over Starship and remember Sunday mornings as a kid. Save Starship!
# 51:
2:52 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Name not displayed, Canada
I agree with Eric 100%. Starship is a great thing that shouldn't be let go.
I agree with Eric 100%. Starship is a great thing that shouldn't be let go.
# 50:
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8:37 am PDT, Aug 31,
Olivia Dziwak, Canada
I am one of the authors who won in this year's Starship contest, and I would hate for others to not have the same chance that I did!!! It's hard for an author to make a living in our world, but a page like this helps young authors to get recognized sooner, which can ultimately help them make a career in the future! |
# 49:
4:19 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Margot Griffin, Canada
Every Sunday morning, The Starship Page gave families an entertaining and informative page to share. They could tell its jokes, have a peek into the life of Canada's wild animals, play Search and Matching games together. The Annual Kids Writing Contest gave many kids an opportunity to write a story. Each year Starship provided a page of tips for young authors. CHILDREN OF FAMILIES, WHO READ TOGETHER,ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO BECOME LITERATE, LIFELONG READERS. PLEASE GIVE STARSHIP BACK TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Every Sunday morning, The Starship Page gave families an entertaining and informative page to share. They could tell its jokes, have a peek into the life of Canada's wild animals, play Search and Matching games together. The Annual Kids Writing Contest gave many kids an opportunity to write a story. Each year Starship provided a page of tips for young authors. CHILDREN OF FAMILIES, WHO READ TOGETHER,ARE MUCH MORE LIKELY TO BECOME LITERATE, LIFELONG READERS. PLEASE GIVE STARSHIP BACK TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
# 48:
12:15 pm PDT, Aug 11,
Alex Downey-Ging, Canada
# 47:
4:50 pm PDT, Aug 10,
Aria Brooking, Canada
Starship needs to stay!!!
Starship needs to stay!!!
# 46:
5:39 am PDT, Aug 8,
Eric James, Canada
In your 'business' decision you overlook that little readers of the paper become bigger ones later. But far beyond that Starship reminds us of family and that it's not all about news, finance and sports. Starship stimulates kids in reading, discovery and creativity - Lose Starship and you lose a Sunday family tradition. This is a reality check for the Star. Do the right thing.
In your 'business' decision you overlook that little readers of the paper become bigger ones later. But far beyond that Starship reminds us of family and that it's not all about news, finance and sports. Starship stimulates kids in reading, discovery and creativity - Lose Starship and you lose a Sunday family tradition. This is a reality check for the Star. Do the right thing.
# 45:
11:01 pm PDT, Aug 7,
Name not displayed, Maine
# 44:
10:16 am PDT, Aug 7,
Aaken Dm, New York
Starships are immensely useful, especially in the occasional case of worldwide catastrophe. Humans of all ages should study starship technology.
Starships are immensely useful, especially in the occasional case of worldwide catastrophe. Humans of all ages should study starship technology.
# 43:
10:37 am PDT, Aug 5,
Russell Zeid, Canada
More Science and less sport. Science gives to the planet and the human race for all time.
More Science and less sport. Science gives to the planet and the human race for all time.
# 42:
5:27 am PDT, Aug 5,
Marina Cohen, Canada
I truly hope you reconsider eliminating the Starship section as it provides children with excellent reading opportunities. As a teacher, I have directed many young readers and future writers to this section of the Toronto Star!
I truly hope you reconsider eliminating the Starship section as it provides children with excellent reading opportunities. As a teacher, I have directed many young readers and future writers to this section of the Toronto Star!
# 41:
6:01 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Mark Easton, Australia
# 40:
2:49 pm PDT, Aug 4,
Rebecca Upjohn, Canada
Please save the Starship. It is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. How many places are there in any newspaper where a kid can have fun?????
Please save the Starship. It is a wonderful place for kids of all ages. How many places are there in any newspaper where a kid can have fun?????
# 39:
8:15 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Sri Vijenthira, Canada
I urge the Star to reconsider the Starship page, a valued part of families' Sunday mornings.
I urge the Star to reconsider the Starship page, a valued part of families' Sunday mornings.
# 38:
8:13 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Siva Vijenthira, Canada
The enjoyment I got out of entering the story contest was what inspired me to get involved in publications ranging from Starship to my school and community newspapers. The end of Starship is a huge loss to the Toronto Star and all its young readers.
The enjoyment I got out of entering the story contest was what inspired me to get involved in publications ranging from Starship to my school and community newspapers. The end of Starship is a huge loss to the Toronto Star and all its young readers.
# 37:
5:21 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Leonard Micay, Canada
I find it appalling that the Star lacks the foresight to see that showing their disdain now for young readers will come back to haunt them as they try to deal with their direction as a newspaper in the Internet age. These kids will learn to get their information elsewhere. How does that maintain their current and future interest in thestar.com ?
I find it appalling that the Star lacks the foresight to see that showing their disdain now for young readers will come back to haunt them as they try to deal with their direction as a newspaper in the Internet age. These kids will learn to get their information elsewhere. How does that maintain their current and future interest in thestar.com ?
# 36:
5:15 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Margriet Ruurs, Canada
We need all the (children's book) reviews we can get!!!!
We need all the (children's book) reviews we can get!!!!
# 35:
3:24 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Jim Kempkes, Canada
Read my letter to the editor published in response to the canceling of Starship.
Read my letter to the editor published in response to the canceling of Starship.
# 34:
12:25 pm PDT, Aug 3,
Abigail Heidebrecht, Canada
I miss this section - especially "Ask Pippa". Please bring it back! You are losing your young readers and they are you next generation of subscribers!
I miss this section - especially "Ask Pippa". Please bring it back! You are losing your young readers and they are you next generation of subscribers!
# 33:
11:12 am PDT, Aug 3,
Mike Constable, Canada
I read that the bean counters are picking on the Starship kid's page. Torstar profits are up 25% - thats a lot of beans.Too many beans make you mean. Bean counters are bullies .
I read that the bean counters are picking on the Starship kid's page. Torstar profits are up 25% - thats a lot of beans.Too many beans make you mean. Bean counters are bullies .
# 32:
10:39 am PDT, Aug 3,
Patricia Cupples, Canada
Starship's young readers will miss out on an enjoyable introduction to the newspaper as a source of pleasure and informaton.
Starship's young readers will miss out on an enjoyable introduction to the newspaper as a source of pleasure and informaton.
# 31:
10:38 am PDT, Aug 3,
Eric Poupore, Canada
# 30:
8:52 am PDT, Aug 3,
Tess Krossing, Canada
Bring back the startship page!
Bring back the startship page!
# 29:
12:24 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Bill Suddick, Canada
Starship has plenty of readers and contributors that truly believe it makes a difference. It promotes creativity and literacy to kids. It provides kid oriented information in a fun, cool way. I question the Star's business decision to kill the section and disenfranchise an entire demographic of future readers.
Starship has plenty of readers and contributors that truly believe it makes a difference. It promotes creativity and literacy to kids. It provides kid oriented information in a fun, cool way. I question the Star's business decision to kill the section and disenfranchise an entire demographic of future readers.
# 28:
12:08 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Canada
I've been reading Starship since I was a kid and would like my kids to read it to.
I've been reading Starship since I was a kid and would like my kids to read it to.
# 27:
12:08 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Canada
I've been reading Starship since I was a kid and would like my kids to read it to.
I've been reading Starship since I was a kid and would like my kids to read it to.
# 26:
11:00 am PDT, Aug 1,
Suzanne Mogensen, Canada
# 25:
10:19 am PDT, Aug 1,
Sahar Jafrani, Canada
i really think star ship should be kept.m it is one of the only newspapers that encourages kids to read newspapers at an early age as well. think of the beenefits it will have towards sales of the star when they grow older, and encourage their kids as well to read startship.
i really think star ship should be kept.m it is one of the only newspapers that encourages kids to read newspapers at an early age as well. think of the beenefits it will have towards sales of the star when they grow older, and encourage their kids as well to read startship.
# 24:
5:16 am PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 23:
8:40 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Canada
I agree with Let's encourage our kids to read. I grew up in an age of readers(baby boomers)and I always encourage my grandchildren to read.We have enjoyed doing Starship puzzles,contests and read many stories together
I agree with Let's encourage our kids to read. I grew up in an age of readers(baby boomers)and I always encourage my grandchildren to read.We have enjoyed doing Starship puzzles,contests and read many stories together
# 22:
8:09 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 21:
12:36 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Rosanna Leo, Canada
# 20:
9:40 am PDT, Jul 31,
Bruce McLean, Canada
A great resourse for young people has been lost!
A great resourse for young people has been lost!
# 19:
9:23 am PDT, Jul 31,
Donna Mayrand, Canada
Please reconsider the decision to cancel Starship. It is one part of the paper that really encourages kids to read the paper on a regular basis.
Please reconsider the decision to cancel Starship. It is one part of the paper that really encourages kids to read the paper on a regular basis.
# 18:
9:06 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 17:
2:56 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Donald Allain, Canada
This one page is a fabulous outlet for young writers and readers. Why would a large newspaper cancel such a good service?
This one page is a fabulous outlet for young writers and readers. Why would a large newspaper cancel such a good service?
# 16:
8:40 am PDT, Jul 30,
Aly Anonymous, Ohio
Please don't get rid of this.
Please don't get rid of this.
# 15:
8:31 am PDT, Jul 30,
Name not displayed, Canada
Let's encourage kids to read.
Let's encourage kids to read.
# 14:
5:49 pm PDT, Jul 29,
Allen Clough, Illinois
This shouldn't go!
This shouldn't go!
# 13:
3:43 pm PDT, Jul 29,
Madison MacGregor, Canada
Kids need to have a voice - this column should remain!
Kids need to have a voice - this column should remain!
# 12:
2:59 pm PDT, Jul 29,
Angela McLean, Canada
This is too good of a page to be gone. Please don't get rid of it, I beg of you.
This is too good of a page to be gone. Please don't get rid of it, I beg of you.
# 11:
11:23 am PDT, Jul 29,
Name not displayed, Canada
Don't get rid of something so awesome.
Don't get rid of something so awesome.
# 10:
11:15 am PDT, Jul 29,
Name not displayed, Canada
Save Starship!!!!!!!!
Save Starship!!!!!!!!
# 9:
4:17 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Name not displayed, New York
# 8:
9:13 am PDT, Jul 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
Please please don't get rid of this. I love it.
Please please don't get rid of this. I love it.
# 6:
7:49 am PDT, Jul 28,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 5:
2:46 am PDT, Jul 28,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 4:
1:41 am PDT, Jul 28,
Toni Sokoloski, Massachusetts
# 3:
9:45 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 2:
4:06 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Name not displayed, Canada
# 1:
3:53 pm PDT, Jul 27,
Name not displayed, Canada
Please save Starship. It's awesome. =)
Please save Starship. It's awesome. =)
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