Stories make us more alive, more human, more courageous, more loving. –Madeleine L’Engle Libraries are full of stories; the fiction and biographies that fill our book shelves, the stories that students create in our libraries, the stories that each person brings to our library–all of these are important and different. In the distant past, stories…
According to Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism, Southern Gothic is a genre that covers literature written about the American South and covers works written by authors who are from the South. These novels focus on a variety of subjects concerning a whole branch of Southern issues ranging from politics and racism to religion. Like any genre, it has evolved over…
The 2017 March for Science movement held events at locations across the world on April 22, which was also Earth Day. Large marches with over 40,000 attendees each occurred in Washington D.C. and Chicago. In Las Vegas, the “march” was held in the downtown arts district and gathered about 500 people to support science and scientific…
There is nothing as life changing as moving to a new country and beginning a new life. In thinking of our current social issues, immigration is at the top of the list of topics that are difficult to solve and even to discuss. Sometimes, looking back at our county’s history can provide insights. Often referred…
On Tuesday, February 21, Library Director Beth Schuck attended the CSN panel: “International, DACA, & Undocumented Students: Immigration Policy Going Forward. A Legal Information and Advice Forum.” Her overview of the meeting that provided important information for students in need: Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and UNLV Law School on the panel conveyed…
The Book That Made Me: Diet for a Small Planet The book I’ve chosen is Frances Moore Lappe’s Diet for a Small Planet, which was first published back in 1971. I first read this book in 1984 after receiving it as a birthday gift. The book caused me to rethink my diet and to research…
Happy New Year! It’s a new year and a new beginning. Many of us reflect upon what we wish to change about ourselves when the new year begins. It seems natural to look back and then imagine a new and improved future. 2017 is offering each of us that opportunity. I have some resolutions that…
It’s the end of another term and it can be easy to look back with regret. When I was a student, I often thought that if only I had spent more time on that last paper, or that I should have spoken up in class more frequently. Now that I’m working, I hear many faculty…
Having the Love Dogs visit the CSN libraries has become a favorite event among students and staff at the college. The CSN libraries enjoy providing an opportunity to connect with these adorable animals who are trained to be calm while students and others interact with them. Students have told us that having The Love Dogs…
Whenever humans try something new a few things happen. Our entire bodies and minds get involved in the process of the new thing, whether we are learning a new language, trying a new sport, starting a new job or going back to school. Our bodies and minds are aware of the ‘newness’ and may make…