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

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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

New Leisure Books (Part 2)

Nobody’s Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice Virginia Roberts Giuffre   Virginia Roberts Giuffre was a brave woman with an important story to tell. Giuffre was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and she played a major part in putting them behind bars. She left behind this memoir, detailing…Continue Reading New Leisure Books (Part 2)

10 Fantasy Books to Read Before the End of the Year

2025 was a great year for fantasy releases, with many appearing somewhere on my to-be-read for the year. Lots of my favorite authors released books this year, so I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 fantasy books I encourage you to read before the year is out. There is a mix of books I’ve read…Continue Reading 10 Fantasy Books to Read Before the End of the Year

Book Review: Unseen by Molly Burke

INTRO               As an able-bodied woman, I’m always looking to learn more about the disabled community. I grew up watching Molly Burke on YouTube, fangirling over her late guide dog, Gallop, and listening to her struggles as a blind woman. In one video, 10 Things That Amaze Me About Sight, Molly marvels at the idea…Continue Reading Book Review: Unseen by Molly Burke

Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Citation Managers

Have you ever been assigned to write an annotated bibliography, and you feel as though you’re drowning in news articles and links? Or you started working on a paper that’s required to have APA style in-text citations, and you don’t even know where to start? If this sounds like you, then continue reading, because this…Continue Reading Library Resources: A Quick Guide to Citation Managers

Book Review: Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre

INTRO I can’t believe we live in a world where we still don’t believe victims first. Paraphrased from the book, Giuffre acknowledges it can take victims of sexual abuse years or even decades to speak about their experiences to anyone, let alone come forward publicly. It’s unfathomable how people still doubt and deny the absolute…Continue Reading Book Review: Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre

Book Review: A Silent Treatment: A Memoir by Jeannie Vanasco 

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INTRO I have to be honest: I am usually not the type to pick up a nonfiction book. While I have a few of my nonfiction favorites, they are few and far between, and I often find myself lost in worlds of fantasy or young adult fiction. However, when I read the synopsis for Jennie…Continue Reading Book Review: A Silent Treatment: A Memoir by Jeannie Vanasco 

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Our Indigenous Book Recs

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I hope that you all had a great Halloween! Halloween is my favorite holidays; I love to dress up, decorate my room, and watch my favorite Halloween specials. But as much as I love Halloween, I am content to leave it behind in October to embrace the November festivities and celebrations.  November is Native American…Continue Reading Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Our Indigenous Book Recs

Celebrating First-Generation College Student Day: Our favorite First-Gen Book Recommendations

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Are you a first-generation college student? If you are thinking “I don’t know, what does it mean to be first-generation” then you are not alone. Until I came to college, I didn’t realize what being first-gen meant, or how significant the title was.   To be a first-generation college student, it means that your parents did…Continue Reading Celebrating First-Generation College Student Day: Our favorite First-Gen Book Recommendations