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The North Wind

The North Wind

The North Wind

A pile of finished books, and a 'to read' pile. A few were inspired from social media, mystery book dates and a desire to take advice from writing experts.

Opinion — The Status of literature in the digital age: are we missing the point?

Hannah Jenkins November 21, 2024

Reading has been widely accessible to the general public since the invention of the printing press, and it has become even more so in the 21st century with the rise of social media as tools to promote...

5 of my all-time favorite books

5 of my all-time favorite books

Rachel Pott February 9, 2024

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies and throughout the dozens of books I have read, several have stuck with me over the years. These are some of my favorites – the books that I have not stopped thinking...

NEW FRIENDS — Students gather to discuss their experiences and what they expect from the program.

Languages, Literatures and International Studies Department hosts Fall Kickoff

Amelia Kashian September 8, 2023

At the start of each school year, many departments host kickoff parties to introduce faculty and staff and to create a welcoming environment before classes begin. The Languages, Literatures & International...

Opinion—Will Smith is a modern-day version of Sartre’s Orestes

Opinion—Will Smith is a modern-day version of Sartre’s Orestes

Mary Kelly and Andrew Johnson, contributing writers April 14, 2022
Following March 27, the internet went crazy for the ‘slap heard around the world.’ We are, of course, talking about the meme-worthy performance that was Will Smith smacking Chris Rock across the face after Rock told an ill-received joke about Smith’s wife.
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