"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." --Abraham Lincoln, 1863 How is it that three short paragraphs—probably less than five minutes of speaking, unless Abraham Lincoln really liked to take his time—have…
Florencia en el Amazonas: Magical Realism in Song
The most popular opera about Spaniards is in French. The list of "Spanish-Language Operas", depending on the source, ranges from 16 to 39. That's less than a tenth of the total number of operas ever written, dwarved by Italian, French, German, and even English language operas. These are two very big reasons Florencia en el Amazonas is such…
“Shaken, Not Stirred” and All Things James Bond
What do you know about the world's favorite spy? With Spectre, the latest film in his 62 year history on page and screen, being released this weekend, you've got to wonder...how much do I really know about MI-6's Golden Boy? Casino Royale For many of us, James Bond's story begins with Dr. No, the 1962 film…
Browsable Resource: World History in Context
Are you a surfer, not a seeker? Do you like world history? Well I’ve got a fun site for you to try! World History in Context is a rabbit hole of tidbits for the everyday browser. Once you've clicked into it from the e-library, you can go in almost any direction, including other Gale resources. The home…
Remember, Remember…
The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! --Traditional, circa 17th century Guy Fawkes Day may just be a day to wear funny masks and shout obscenities to The Man, but it's got a long history for people on both sides…
Standardized Tests? We’ve got your back.
Fall is here, and with it come several standardized tests. More high school students will be taking the SAT and ACT each month, and the PSAT is coming up for much of Pima County on October 28. Are you ready? Barron's SAT The Official SAT Study Guide Cracking the PSAT ACT 36 Did you know…
Browsable Resource: IndieFlix
Did I say browse? I meant get lost in.
Indieflix is pretty much just what it sounds like: Netflix, but for super independent filmmakers. Sometimes, you might c
Essential Reading: Indigenous Peoples of North America
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, recognized by the United Nations, is observed every year on August 9th. But there is a large group of people in the United States that believes there should also be a day recognizing and celebrating the indigenous peoples of this continent, and there’s a specific day they…
October is Family History Month! Do you know yours?
We learn our family history in many ways. Sometimes, it’s hearing our great-great uncle tell the same ten stories every year from our youth. Sometimes, it’s through scrapbooks and other family items passed down the generations. Sometimes, it’s heirlooms and photos on the walls and surfaces in family homes. And sometimes, we just don’t know…
What happens when you get stuck on Mars? A Martian reader
Andy Weir’s novel The Martian has millions of fans all over the world--and I am so one of them. The movie has been very much anticipated and has pushed even mor
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