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The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Long Struggle for Freedom
The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Long Struggle for Freedom Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Library of Congress in Washington DC is currently hosting an exhibition, with an accompanying web site, that … Continue reading
Spotlight on: Time management at the end of the semester
By Liz Roepke, Peer Research Advisor Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays: it means I get to go home to spend time with my family, eat delicious food, and forget about my school work for a couple precious days. … Continue reading
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From the Archives: All My Life I Wanna be a Logger
Many of the students at the University of Puget Sound have wanted to be a Logger their entire lives. Some have unknowingly come upon this course, but now that we are here, it is easy to assume that becoming a … Continue reading
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This Week’s Popular Collection Title: “The Son” By Jo Nesbo
An internationally best-selling novel, The Son is an exhilarating mystery that tells the story of Sonny Lofthus, a charismatic but content young man who’s been in prison nearly his entire life, not to mention, for other people’s crimes. In jail, … Continue reading
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Old Asian American Poets Never Die
I was reading this article on Huffington Post on Asian American poetry, and I thought you might be interested in reading it. Old Asian American Poets Never Die. – Jane Carlin, Library Director
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December Calendar
This December calendar was developed by Jordan Ross ( now a data specialist in Admissions) during her time as a student employee in the Collins Library and was recently updated by Jacob Imlay, student employee and senior Computer Science major. … Continue reading
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Who Celebrated the “First Thanksgiving”?
If you guessed “Plymouth Colonists,” You might be surprised… In May 1541, Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and 1,500 men celebrated at the Palo Dur Canyon — located in the modern-day Texas Panhandle — after their expedition from Mexico … Continue reading
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From the Archives: The Fears of White Men
Currently in the Archives & Special Collections is The Fears of White Men by Tate Foley, 2010. Letterpress printed on Mohawk Superfine, this art book takes a heavily satirical look at the irrational fears of the white American race. Ranging … Continue reading
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Just in the Popular Collection: “Yes Please” by Amy Poehler
You may know her from her roles as Pawnee’s delusional director of Parks and Recreation Department, or perhaps as former first lady and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton; whatever the case, comedian, actress, and writer Amy Poehler has become one … Continue reading
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6 Must-Reads To Finish In The Last Six Weeks Of The Year
Plenty of people read books long after they’re out but just as many want to tackle a new book just as it’s brand-new in the world. Our editors are already thinking about the books that will be published early next … Continue reading
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