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The Bookend


The Evolution of Photography as Art: From Invention to Instagram
Enjoy our final post of the 2024-2025 academic year. We will be back in August with more posts for you! We hope you are inspired to share...

Debbie Brown
Apr 295 min read
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Celebrating Earth Day: The Imperative of Conservation
Earth, our shared home, is a marvel of biodiversity and natural beauty. Human activities, however, have increasingly threatened its...

Debbie Brown
Apr 215 min read
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Three Mile Island and Gov. Dick Thornburgh: A Crisis, A Leader, and a Legacy
Governor Richard "Dick" Thornburgh’s legacy is marked by his steady leadership during one of the most harrowing crises in U.S....

Debbie Brown
Apr 86 min read
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Henry's Helpful Hints
In this post let’s talk about a very helpful feature of the library catalog: search history . It’s something that you never knew you...
Gretchen Maxeiner
Apr 34 min read
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From Pastures to PGA: A Storied History of Golf
Golf is a game of precision, patience, and perseverance. It has been enjoyed for centuries, attracting both the most dedicated athletes...

Debbie Brown
Mar 245 min read
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William Shakespeare: The Bard Who Shaped Literature
William Shakespeare is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist. His...

Debbie Brown
Mar 174 min read
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Frank Lloyd Wright: A Legacy of Beauty
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) remains one of the most influential architects in history, known for pioneering organic architecture—a...

Debbie Brown
Mar 134 min read
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Rails Across the Heartland: The Legacy of Railroads in Western Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio
The history of railroads in the United States is a story of innovation, expansion, and profound economic impact. From the early 19th...

Debbie Brown
Feb 243 min read
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The Fight for Equality: The Story of Women's Suffrage in America
The struggle for women’s right to vote in the United States is a defining chapter in American history. The movement spanned nearly a...

Debbie Brown
Feb 177 min read
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Luminous Lives: Journals and Biographies of People Who Changed the World
The power of a single life to illuminate the world is an enduring truth of human history. From the quiet revolutionaries to the bold...

Debbie Brown
Feb 103 min read
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The Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural Revolution in Art and Society
The Harlem Renaissance, spanning the 1920s to the mid-1930s, was a groundbreaking cultural movement that emerged in Harlem, New York...

Debbie Brown
Feb 35 min read
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Theologian Who Stood Against Tyranny
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) remains one of the most influential theologians and moral figures of the 20th century. His life, marked...

Debbie Brown
Jan 274 min read
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Transcendentalism: A Beacon of Individualism and Spirituality in American History
From Walden , written by Henry David Thoreau after moving into a cabin on Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts, 1854. Transcendentalism...

Debbie Brown
Jan 207 min read
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The Evolution of Modern Art: Movements and Masterpieces
Modern art represents a transformative period in the history of artistic expression, breaking away from traditional styles and embracing...

Debbie Brown
Jan 134 min read
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Grove City College Authors
Click here to find a list of all Grove City College authors, past and present; and stop by the display in our Reference Room to look at...

Debbie Brown
Jan 91 min read
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2024 in a Nutshell
2024 has been filled with important news stories ranging from hurricanes, floods, celebrity arrests and allegations, and elections. While...

Debbie Brown
Dec 9, 20246 min read
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Managing Mental Health During Exam Season: Tips for College Students
As exam season approaches, college students often face high levels of stress and anxiety. Balancing academic pressures, personal...

Debbie Brown
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Norman Rockwell: Celebrating American Life Through Art
Norman Rockwell is widely recognized as one of America’s most beloved artists, known for capturing quintessential scenes of American life...

Debbie Brown
Nov 25, 20245 min read
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Charles Dickens: The Man Behind "A Christmas Carol" and Why the Story Endures
Charles Dickens stands as one of the most celebrated authors in English literature, known for his vivid characters, memorable stories,...

Debbie Brown
Nov 18, 20245 min read
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From 1621 to 2024: The Evolution of the Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving, a uniquely American holiday rooted in gratitude, has undergone a remarkable transformation since its origins in the early...

Debbie Brown
Nov 11, 20246 min read
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