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A Green Quarantine

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:April 28, 2020
Post category:Things to Do Today's Special

To start off, this current pandemic is a serious global health crisis and official updates and recommendations should not be ignored. This means that over half of Americans are staying home to prevent the spread of this virus. However, many of us find ourselves slowed down with more time on our hands. This period is a perfect opportunity for re-assessing our lifestyles. One aspect of our lives that requires special consideration is the impact our actions have on the environment.…

In Honor of National Poetry Month

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:April 10, 2020
Post category:Books & More Today's Special

April is National Poetry Month and you know what that means! I’m dredging up my elementary school memory of poetry to try and help us all stave off the quarantine madness! Please be advised, this is not a collection of poems for anyone with either taste or reason. 1. Thank God it’s April March lasted way too darn long Also, here’s some poems. 2. If you’re getting bored Binge watching The Tiger King* Try reading a poem *Disclaimer, I know…

Why Access to Information Should Be Open: COVID-19

Post author:Alexa Hight
Post published:April 7, 2020
Post category:Books & More Service for You Today's Special

Unless you live like Jared Leto, you’ve probably heard about this thing called the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. You’ve most likely experienced a complete upheaval in your life, home life, work life, school life, social life, every aspect of your life. We’ve made some pretty huge changes at the Bell Library, which you can read about on our new Bell Library COVID-19 Updates Guide. But today I would like to write about one of the things our completely overturned reality demonstrates: the…

80s Fashion, Punk Music, and Zombies: A Review of Dan O’Bannon’s The Return of the Living Dead

Post author:Robert Rios
Post published:April 3, 2020
Post category:Service for You Things to Do Today's Special

I love all things horror. Be it film, books, video games, you name it - if it is horror I love it. So it is no surprise that even when I am looking for a comedy movie it has to also be a horror movie. One of my all-time favorites is 1985’s “The Return of the Living Dead” written and directed by Dan O’Bannon. This movie currently holds a 91% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and it deserves it. Plot…

International Transgender Day of Visibility 2020: Works in our Collection

Post author:Emma Drumright
Post published:March 31, 2020
Post category:Books & More Today's Special

Today is March 31st, the annual International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)! Founded in 2009 as a response to the lack of positive commemorative days associated with the transgender community, TDOV is dedicated to celebrating the lives, accomplishments, and diversity of transgender people while also raising awareness of the work that is still needed to be done to save and protect trans lives. For friends, family, allies, and our communities, today is a devoted time for us to visibly show…

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Brace Yourself: Tax Season is Here

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:March 17, 2020
Post category:Service for You Things to Do Today's Special

It’s that time of year again – no, not just Spring -- tax season! While it may seem like a daunting, costly, and stressful process, you may be able to get help for free. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS-initiative that offers free basic tax help for those who qualify. VITA programs are led by VITA volunteers that are IRS-certified and are trained by IRS-certified instructors. VITA volunteers must also pass a certification exam before assisting taxpayers. Who…

Fair Use Week 2020!

Post author:Alexa Hight
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:Today's Special

Happy Fair Use Week 2020! Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week 2020 takes place from Monday, February 24 through Friday, February 28. This week celebrates the importance of fair use in the United States and fair dealing in Canada and elsewhere. What is Fair Use? Glad you asked! Fair use is an exception to the rights of copyright holders which allow the public to make limited uses of copyrighted works. The statute can be defined a limited right to use copyrighted works…

Will You Be My Anti-Valentine? An Alternative Valentine’s Day Celebration

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:February 14, 2020
Post category:Service for You Things to Do Today's Special

On this day of love and romance, I offer an alternative means of celebrating. Don’t misunderstand, I respect the concept of love and those deep connections (why some need a special day to make a big deal out of these things, I’m not altogether sure - not cynical); but a number of years ago, I was introduced to a new way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. A friend of mine, who despite being in a stable and loving relationship, felt a…

Winter Reading Challenge

Post author:Trisha Hernandez
Post published:December 17, 2019
Post category:Books & More Things to Do Today's Special

Winter Break is here!! I know what you’re thinking. It’s time to sleep in, stay in your pajamas, and veg-out the entire live-long-day! Talk about living the life of Riley! I’m here to enable you and say, “Yes, you should do all of that.” You’ve spent an entire semester working on papers and projects, studying for tests, putting in hours at work; you deserve to just enjoy your break. It’s time to kick back and chill out. Pull out the comfy…