Tag Archives: newspapers

Moon landing’s 40th anniversary

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Barbara

“Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. The first steps by humans on another planetary body were taken by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 20, 1969.” — NASA’s “Apollo 40th Anniversary” web pages … Continue reading →

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This just in: changing our newspaper databases

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Barbara

If you’re a frequent user of the ProQuest Newspapers database, you’ll know it’s missing! We had access to that database through BadgerLink, a selection of databases the WI Dept. of Public Instruction provides to residents of the state. Well, they’ve … Continue reading →

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Browse current magazines, newspapers

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Barbara

Take a break from your classes…or find a topic for that English 102 paper…in the Library’s Browsing Collections. Walk straight ahead as you enter the Library toward comfortable seating, current newspapers, and a selection of current magazines (also DVDs, VHS, … Continue reading →

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Browsing the Library

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Barbara

New for Spring semester: The Library’s “Browsing” collections on the 2nd (main) floor. When you enter the Library, walk straight ahead into the Browsing collections, which include: Browsing DVDs: Popular feature films have been separated and are arranged by their … Continue reading →

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What Happened To the Capital Times?

Posted on June 5, 2008 by kolde

Our newspaper readers may have noticed that The Capital Times has disappeared from our current newspaper shelves. This is because the print edition has ceased. However, the paper still exists in an online version which is updated daily. You can … Continue reading →

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Read a Newspaper-Learn the Unexpected-Be Inspired

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Barbara

I highly recommend reading a newspaper. You never know what you’ll find, and it can directly benefit you personally or inspire you to learn more and/or take action. You get more information than broadcast news provides, but it isn’t as … Continue reading →

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