Native American Books at the Library: Meg Garnett on Updating the Collection

Recently, the library has updated its collection of Native American books. The head of this project is Meg Garnett, Special Collections Librarian, whose departmental specialties include history.   The project started because in looking over the collections, Meg noticed that many of the Native American books seemed outdated or old. SLAC—the Student Library Advisory Committee—had…Continue Reading Native American Books at the Library: Meg Garnett on Updating the Collection

Book Review: Brooms

If one knows anything about diversity in the comics world, it’s that it’s been primarily white, male, and under-representative of marginalized identities. But what about graphic novels? Fortunately, in recent years different types of authors and illustrators have come forward to tell their stories—including Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall, who created the graphic novel Brooms.  …Continue Reading Book Review: Brooms

Book Review: Flung Out of Space

It’s a classic work of twentieth century lesbian fiction: The Price of Salt by Claire Morgan—later released as Carol by the author’s real name, Patricia Highsmith. But what is the story behind Patricia Highsmith? Who was she, and how did she come to write such a monumental book? This sapphic graphic novel attempts to answer…Continue Reading Book Review: Flung Out of Space

Book Review: The House of Eve

Black women. Pregnancy. Education. Race. Wealth. Adoption. All of these topics converge in New York Times Bestselling Author Sadeqa Johnson’s newest book, The House of Eve.   First, I want to mention how acclaimed this book has become. The House of Eve has become a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese’s Book Club pick, a Target…Continue Reading Book Review: The House of Eve

Book Review: The Girl From the Sea

Queer Graphic Novels Queer graphic novels have found their way into the mainstream in recent years, from Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home in 2006 all the way to Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper, which became a major Netflix coming-of-age TV series  in 2022. Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer won a Stonewall Honor in 2020, and became the most challenged…Continue Reading Book Review: The Girl From the Sea

10 Books to Read for Suicide Prevention Month

Content Warning: Suicide and mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.  September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide (like many other mental conditions) can affect anyone, no matter their age, background, or other identity markers. During this month, the goal is to raise awareness: to give hope, share valuable information, and change the…Continue Reading 10 Books to Read for Suicide Prevention Month

Back in Session!

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  • Publication date August 30, 2024
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School is back in session, and we library workers could not be more excited to see people come in the building. Most libraries exist in a silent plain, yet the Blough-Weis thrives on the students’ slight chaos. With so many new students, as well as a reminder to returning students and staff, we decided to…Continue Reading Back in Session!

Picture This!

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  • Publication date August 20, 2024
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I love taking pictures. Whether they be of bumble bees in the Shakespeare Garden or of great mountains and canyons; I always enjoy snapping a shot of our beautiful world and taking it with me, a moment forever captured. I’ve always found photography to be one of my favorite art forms, and was excited to…Continue Reading Picture This!