Season of sacrifice

Students find various ways to honor Lent

The 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday serve as a time for many Christian believers to deepen their connection with God. In order to strengthen their faith, those observing Lent typically make a sacrifice to revive themselves and reflect upon their lives in preparation for Easter. Full story

CWS names new director

After 26 years of work for the Center for Western Studies (CWS), former director of research and publications Harry Thompson has been named the Center's new executive director. Thompson began working in the book publication and research collection departments of the CWS in 1984, feeling that it matched his academic and professional pursuits. Full story

Electronic books kindle nostalgia for hardcovers

It appears that the internet and technology have taken over the world. For those of us who aren't technologically savvy, this is a problem. My biggest battle lately is e-books, and I am afraid this tech-gadget fad is going to ruin the future of reading. Full story