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Reading habits for students changed

By Erin Kolb | August 27, 2012

Reading habits among students may be changing with the popularity of eReaders. Chalermsee Olson, associate dean for collections and technical services at Founders Memorial Library, who’s worked at the library for about six years, said students have...

Guest Column: Less spending helps promote a more sustainable environment

By Melissa Burlingame | September 15, 2011

Let's be honest: Saving money is more exciting than leading a sustainable lifestyle. Luckily, living sustainably also often saves money, especially when it comes to purchasing second-hand.You may know the phrase "one person's trash is another person's...

Professors should consider cheaper textbook options

Professors should consider cheaper textbook options

August 29, 2011

Buying textbooks sucks. It is one of the worst parts of going back to school every year because whether you buy them from one of the stores here on campus or an online retailer, they always end up being ridiculously expensive.Freshman nursing major Margaret...

‘Friends’ raise money for DeKalb library programs

By Meaghen Harms | March 27, 2011

DeKALB | The Friends of the Library are holding a book sale this week to benefit the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St. Books, CDs, audio books, cassettes, records and VHS tapes are $1 or less. DVDs are $2.50. The Friends of the Library have a book sale...

Nancy Wood and her husband, David, look for books in the DeKalb Public Library on Sunday afternoon.

DeKalb Library begins Big Read month

By Zachary Brictson | October 3, 2010

The Big Read is making its fourth appearance in DeKalb. The event, hosted by the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., began Friday. The Big Read is a month-long initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, and according to the DeKalb Public Library's...