Did you know that every year on March 21st, poetry lovers around the world come together to celebrate the power of poetics on World Poetry Day? Established by UNESCO in 1999, this day honors poetry’s unique ability to capture emotions, tell stories, and inspire change across cultures and generations. Whether through spoken word, traditional verse,…Continue Reading Sonnets to Slam: Celebrating World Poetry Day
If you didn’t know, I am currently studying abroad this semester in the Netherlands and was on Spring Break, or as they call it here, Carnaval Break, last week. During that time, I visited both Scotland and Ireland and had a wonderful time. I went to an Irish bookstore and found an Irish novel to…Continue Reading Book Review: Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
Next Monday the Library will begin voting for its annual Battle of the Books Event! For those unaware, Battle of the Books is similar to March Madness where 32 books in 4 different categories go head-to-head, with each being voted on and progressively eliminated throughout the next two weeks until we are left with one…Continue Reading Battle of the Books: Authors Edition!
Tomorrow is Susquehanna University’s Day of Giving, or as it’s often referred to, OneSU. For those who are unaware, OneSU is an annual event at Susquehanna University where students, staff, faculty, and alumni alike celebrate the traditions that make SU, well, SU! This year’s theme is titled “The Legacy Quest” and is focused on preserving…Continue Reading Our One and Only SU!
As mentioned in my previous post, I began reading Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a speculative fiction novel that tells an alternate future in the United States. Since then, I have finished the book and even started watching the 2017 television adaptation of the story, and I need to talk about it. This book was originally…Continue Reading Book Review (and sort of TV show review): The Handmaid’s Tale
Happy March and an even happier Women’s History Month to all! The fight for women’s civil freedoms has existed for millennia, yet “Women’s History Month” has only existed as a federal holiday in the United States for less than 50 years, 38 to be exact; and it is often difficult for many Americans to accept…Continue Reading Women’s History in the Present, Past, and Future
As February comes to a close, we get to celebrate a fun, yet often unknown national holiday. Every year on February 28, we celebrate National Science Day, honoring scientific achievements and fostering a culture of curiosity and innovation. This day marks the discovery of the Raman Effect, an often-overlooked phenomenon that is a result of…Continue Reading Stories of Science!
Recently, I have been reading a lot of books, if you couldn’t tell by the many reviews I’ve been doing recently. But there are still so many I have yet to discuss on here. “The Haunting of Alejandra” by V. Castro is a book that I started late last year and finished just this week….Continue Reading Book Review: The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro
No matter what Google Calander says, February will always be Black History Month, and I will keep talking about it until the bitter end. As I have stated repeatedly, one of the best ways to better understand other cultures, identities, and traditions is through the wonderous worlds of literature. Whether it be fictional or factual,…Continue Reading Book Review: Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta
Pluto. Some call it a planet, some don’t. Regardless, Pluto is one of the most well-known objects in our Solar System, whether that be due to pop culture, or the heated debate of its planetary status. But did you know that every February 18, the nation celebrates its discovery? One of my favorite scientists of…Continue Reading Book Review: The Pluto Files by Neil deGrasse Tyson
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