Winter Break Book Recommendations

Looking for a good book or play to read over this Winter Break? Check out these recommendations that can be found in the Blough-Weis Library or online for free. All descriptions taken from publisher’s website. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott In picturesque nineteenth-century New England, tomboyish Jo, beautiful Meg, fragile Beth, and romantic Amy…Continue Reading Winter Break Book Recommendations

Book Review: The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs

INTRO            The term Book Tok, nowadays, usually garners eye rolls and upset comments. The subculture on Tik Tok is oversaturated with cliché romantasies, problematic tropes, and adults crushing on children (primarily Draco Malfoy). But it wasn’t always this way. Back in 2020, Book Tok was a thriving community where readers could gush about their favorite…Continue Reading Book Review: The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs

Sorting, Saving, Shelving: Behind the Scenes of the Library’s Book Donation Process

If you are anything like me, you probably have a good number of books that you have been meaning to donate. I know that I have stacks of books that I know I will never read, or read and didn’t like, and I plan to donate to my local thrift store. But an alternate choice…Continue Reading Sorting, Saving, Shelving: Behind the Scenes of the Library’s Book Donation Process

From Studio to Spotlight: Celebrating Student Artists at SU

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Unknown to most, when I first came to Susquehanna, I was actually a Marketing and Graphic Design dual major. This was before I found my love of Communications and had my Advertising & Public Relations major replace my Graphic Design one. Although the major wasn’t for me, I still had an amazing time taking Professor…Continue Reading From Studio to Spotlight: Celebrating Student Artists at SU

Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Libby

Do you struggle to renew your library books on time? Are you someone who prefers to read on their Kindle rather than hold a physical copy? If this sounds like you, then continue reading, because this post will help you out!  Libby is a free app powered by OverDrive that allows users to borrow and…Continue Reading Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Libby

Feel Good Stories: Cozy & Nostalgic Books to Keep You Warm This Winter

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Happy December! I hope that you had a great Thanksgiving and spent time with your friends and family. To me, Thanksgiving always serves as the last true fall activity before we jump into the winter months. As the weather has been getting colder, I know that I am looking for ways to feel warmer. I’ve…Continue Reading Feel Good Stories: Cozy & Nostalgic Books to Keep You Warm This Winter

Faculty Short Talks: The Research of Karla Kelsey, Monica Prince & Coleen Zoller

Title slide that reads: Blough-Weis Library and the Committee on Faculty Scholarship Present Faculty Short Talks featuring Karla Kelsey, Monica Prince, & Coleen Zoller

One of the things that I love most about attending Susquehanna University is the number of opportunities the university gives. As a student, there is never a moment where I am not hearing about new research, internships, or job opportunities. However, Susquehanna does not just give these opportunities to its students. The school’s slogan of “Be Impossible to Ignore” also extends to…Continue Reading Faculty Short Talks: The Research of Karla Kelsey, Monica Prince & Coleen Zoller