Author Archives: jmkyoung

From the Archives: Guess What? It’s National Archives Month Again!

October is here again, and with it comes Halloween, pumpkins, ghosts, and frankenbooks! Oh, and National Archives Month. The Behind the Archives Door lecture series continues today at 4:00p.m. (second floor of the Collins Library) with a “At-Home” Preservation by … Continue reading

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“Where’s Ben?”

You may have seen this guy around the library, even all over campus. Ben Franklin AKA “Where’s Ben” visits different places (the photos below are just a fraction of where he’s been!) trying to get the word out and invites … Continue reading

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NEW in the Popular Collection! “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage” by Haruki Murakami

From the author who brought you IQ84, comes his latest novel about growing up and a quest for human connection. Tsukuru Tazaki is the only member of his group of 5 friends whose name lacks a color. When colorless Tsukuru … Continue reading

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How Reading Keeps you Healthy!

Scientists say deep reading helps neurons and cells connect and remain functional while also reducing stress. Watch the Local10.com video, Why ‘deep reading’ is good for your health.    

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Ancient Document Verifies Bribery!

This papyrus, found in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, and dating to A.D. 267, is apparently the first known bribery contract in ancient sports. In the text, recently deciphered, translated and interpreted by Dominic Rathbone of King’s College London, Demetrius agrees to throw … Continue reading

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“Race & Pedagogy: Post-conference Resources” By Liz Roepke ’15, Peer Research Advisor

The 2014 Race & Pedagogy Conference has ended, but that’s no reason to stop thinking and learning about the many topics brought up by the keynote speakers, other presenters, and conference attendees! I definitely have a lot to mull over … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Boys and Beards

After spending days in the Archives & Special Collections organizing copies of the Trail, I came across many interesting articles about the University of Puget Sound. Being a freshman, I am unaware of many of the traditions that occur on … Continue reading

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Are you a lover of books? Then explore this site!

Browse the Book Patrol site – featuring the latest on books, libraries, including a section for green thumbs!

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“The Book of You”, an utterly chilling title in the Popular Collection

A debut novel by Claire Kendal A psychologically suspenseful story about what happens when the lines between love and obsession, fantasy and reality, become treacherously blurred. Clarissa, a people-pleasing 38-year-old, only wishes to forget the dramatic events that occur one … Continue reading

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6 Historical High Points For Book Banning

I was reading this article on Huffington Post, and I thought you might be interested in reading it, too. -Jane Carlin, Library Director 6 Historical High Points For Book Banning article DOWNLOAD_HUFFPOST

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