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5 Times the Library Is NOT Your Study Buddy
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Student workers promote the library; but sometimes even we
acknowledge you can have too much of a good thing. Here are some suggested
alternatives.
1. You really need sleep, but you should be studying: You’ve
been up all night, but all night wasn’t enough, and your eyelids weigh a
million pounds, each.
Alternative: stay in your room. Consider sleeping 10-20
minutes. This light sleep cycle is perfect for a mind-clearing power nap, and
your best sleep is bound to happen in your own bed, not at a library table.
2. You’re really hungry, but you should be studying: You’ve
got a craving for potato chips. You know, and I know, that those chips aren’t
supposed to be in here, what with the rustling bag and the oily finger prints.
Alternative: head to the commuter lounge. The noise level is
fairly low, there’s couches, tables, computers - you can even buy your chips in
the vending machines there!
3. You really want to fight with your friend/significant
other, but you should be studying: you can’t seem to stop thinking about how
annoying the world is, when you should be figuring out how to end world hunger.
Alternative: walk through the neighborhood. Grab a friend
who will listen, or if you feel comfortable, go for a run by yourself. The
creepiest people who live in that neighborhood are probably your professors,
and the walking will calm your nerves and clear your head.
4. You’re really getting claustrophobic, but you should be
studying: Your room, the library, the MAC, yourroomthelibrarytheMACyourroomthelibrary--
MAKE IT STOP! You need a car.
Alternative: take the bus to Newtown. From the stop outside
Bottom Dollar, to the stop near Starbucks, the trip is $2.25 each way. The ride
is a little long, but if you want a place to study all day, that Starbucks is
definitely the cutest place to do it.
5. You really want to drop out of school, but you should be
studying: forget campus, forget even Newtown - that’s way too close. You might
see someone you know. You might think about homework. You might have a
flashback to today’s lecture. Help.
Alternative: go home. Sometimes, if at all possible, you
just need your family, your room, and some good food before you venture back to
the familiar face of the library front doors. And that’s okay! Even the most
independent of us need a break from the sterility of library life. Take the
weekend, and come back refreshed.
If we’re being honest, there are loads of times the library
just isn’t your best friend. That’s okay. Before you waste hours staring at the
wall, get your mind and body in the right place. And when you come back, you
might actually be able to get things done.
~Christine
As October looms on the
horizon, the whispers and rumors of Homecoming start flying through the campus.
Days of Homecomings past are remembered fondly for most, perhaps not so fondly
for some, but all with a recollection of the excitement and energy that whizzes
through the college. For some of us, this will be one more Homecoming to add to
the several that we've already been to. Some might think, 'why bother going?
Been there, done that!'. But I'm here to give you seven awesome reasons as to
why you should gear up and attend Homecoming 2014 with gusto!
1. The Tenth Avenue North concert.
Tenth Avenue North is a totally
awesome band, and anyone that's into Christian music will most likely agree
with that statement. My personal favorite is 'Hold My Heart', and I've got a
ticket purchased and fingers crossed that they will play the song at the
concert! Tickets are only ten dollars for students, an incredible discount!
Student Life has all the steps you need to get a ticket of your own, as well as
one for any family or friends that you would love to jam out to!
2. Athletics.
For sports fans all through
campus, there's plenty of opportunity to go out and support our fellow
Highlanders all throughout the day! From soccer, to volleyball, to baseball and
more, Cairn has athletic games happening all throughout the day! Grab a buddy,
bring a soda and go cheer on your fellow classmates!
3. The Walkway Fair.
In my opinion, this is one of the
biggest events of Homecoming. The giant and awesome fair that happens on and
around the walkway goes from 11am to 4pm, and has everything from a giant
ferris wheel to a rock wall and more! Delicious goodies and fun games abound
throughout the fair, and it's the best chance to grab your group of friends and
wander around, having a blast and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
4. Discussion Panels.
For those of you who have an intense desire for learning and
really want some enduring questions to struggle with, these discussion panels
are for you. For the first panel, Dr. Jonathan Master will be interviewing
three of our very own professors, Dr. Marti MacCullough, Dr. John Master, and
Dr. Bob Wenger! They'll be questioned about their experiences with Cairn, their
faith, and more! You can even submit your own interview questions by followingthis link!
The second discussion panel
focuses on Cairn's outreach to urban areas and cities. Especially if you're in
a relevant major, this will be a panel you will want to be at. Cairn alumni are
already out and about making a difference in the urban world, and this is your
chance to see how! By following the above link, you can submit questions for
this interview as well!
5. Build-A-Boat.
Build-A-Boat is a fantastically
fun event to attend, especially if you don't want to suffer the wet fate of the
riders yourself. All the laughter, all the fun, and none of the mess! Get
together with friends at the pond to watch as racers try to paddle their
home-made boats across the pond to get the golden oar! We've had boats made
from plastic play house doors, plastic tubes, wood planks, and more! You will
laugh, grin and cheer as the racers paddle and flounder in their quest for the
golden oar!
6. Historical Tours of Cairn.
For alumni and current students
alike, the multiple tours and historic memorabilia that are on display are
really intriguing and exciting to see. Especially as we start fresh, having
just passed the blessing of our centennial year, it is amazing to see all that
has passed in one hundred years and gaze at all the work that God has done in
our very own college. For me, I always enjoy seeing were we have come from, and
look forward to where we are heading next.
7. Arts@cairn.
As one of the final events in
the evening, this is a great opportunity to cool down and relax after such a
busy and exciting day. Pre-registration is necessary for the event, but it's
easy, online and free! People will gather in the lower BLC to have an artist
reception with Victor Atkins. It's a wonderful chance to get to meet with the
artist, admire his works and delve into the mind of the one that created such
beautiful art. It's an exciting chance to get to know the 'how and why' of his
creations. There is always a meaning and intention behind a piece of art, and
this is your chance to learn directly from the artist what his intentions were!
As you can see, Homecoming 2014
is going to be a blast. It's a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends, and
it's the chance to really rejoice with the community that God has provided us
with. I wouldn't miss this for the world! I know I'll be going, and I hope you
will be too!
For a full time schedule and
preregistration forms, check out this link! There's so much more that I didn't list,
so take a look and start making your own list of what you want to see and do!
Hope to see you on October 4th!
~Rachel
This video was inspired by a previous post "Cheap Library Dates". That blog can be read here. Please enjoy the following feature.
A Special thank you goes to the cast Daniel Wright, Rebecca Hardman and Daniel Hanselman. The artist vision and videography is courtesy of Daniel Wright and Michael Rothermal.
Summer has past and Fall is upon us. Colorful, crisp falling
leaves, warm sweaters and boots, pumpkin spice everything, and fresh chilly air
that nips at your nose and fingers. To me, this is the most beautiful time of
year because of the contradiction of warm colors and cool air. This is also the
time of year for Fall festivals and farmers markets that showcase all of the
wonderful colors and flavors that fall has to offer. Bucks County has many
events planned for this fall and most events are already in full swing.
Did you
know that the library page now has a LibGuide with all sorts of information
about what to do in this area? Well it does! I was very excited to find this
out especially since I am always looking for inexpensive breaks from homework
and the daily bustle of life. So if you are looking for a break from homework
or just need something to do on the weekends to celebrate the beautiful season
of Fall I would encourage you to follow this link http://libguides.cairn.edu/what_to_do
and check it out!
Happy Fall Ya’ll!
~Jenny Dunning
Guest Post by Abbie Fehr
The library’s about journals. I wouldn’t be a proper library employee if I didn’t at least give the obligatory nod to some of the other resources the library offers. I bet you didn’t even know this job was an option, but I worked two years as the Serials Clerk—stamping, shelving, and shifting the various periodicals that come into the library. They’re nifty, but most people don’t even know that they exist on the right side of the bottom floor of the library. Check them out sometime, except not literally because they’re set as Library Use Only and taking them from the library would be considered stealing. And that would make me sad. And for goodness sake, please use the online databases sometime. They make your work a whole lot easier and more credible, and you’ll have less to regret when you graduate and have no access to them anymore. At least make the most of the time you have. There’s also CDs and DVDs, including all three seasons of Downton Abbey, which of course you have the time to watch during the semester.
The library’s about studying. I didn’t actually do all that much studying in the library because, as an employee, I invariably got people coming to me with library questions when I was trying to do my homework. I didn’t like the tension between the joy of helping someone and the frustration at being derailed from my train of thought, so I just stayed away. But I’ll still think fondly of how I used the uncomfortable chairs to spur me on to finish my paper faster or how I felt lost and confused when I found that some cruel person had taken my spot at study carrel #42. Sometimes the library felt like an existential time loop, where hundreds of students have written that same eschatology paper in this building over the past 20 years. There’s a strange solace in that kind of solidarity.
The library’s about people. While library patrons are all well and good, the people in the library that will stick with me the most are the librarians. Having worked in both parts of the library—the “downstairs” Circulation department and “upstairs” Technical Services department—I’ve had the privilege of working with all 7 of Cairn’s librarians. (Yes, there are more than just the two you see on a regular basis.) I will miss the quiet kindness that I observed in Gwenn, the teasing I took from Alice, the thunderous theological discussions I had with Melvin, the vegan recipes I stole from Laura, the analysis of period dramas I thought through with Stephanie, the laughter I shared with Nang Tsin, and the polite banter I ventured with Dr. Hui. Those things might have little to do with actual work, but that is not to imply that everyone’s lazy. We’re not. We do a lot more than patrons will ever see, and we like it that way. More than all of the stamping and shifting and shelving that I’ve done in the library, these conversations that happened amidst and around that work will stick with me the longest.
The library’s about Jesus. Mostly, I think, the past four years have taught me that the library’s about Jesus. I mean this on more than the fundamental fact that it’s a theological library at a biblical university. That’s just the obvious part. But through example and explanation, I’ve seen the Gospel play out between those pale pink walls. I was forgiven one day when I completely forgot to show up to work as a freshman and then restored to the point where I was given a key and the freedom to come work on library projects at off hours. There was the time where I sent my boss an email because I was nearing an emotional breaking point and didn’t know if I could keep it together at work—and rather than lecturing me about professionalism—he simply told me that he and his wife were praying for me. From serious talks on Calvinism and church music to advice on how to seduce men with pie, I’ve been convicted, challenged, amused, unsettled, and encouraged by the various people at the library. They’re not perfect. I’m not perfect. But beyond a shared love of books, a shared love of Jesus draws us together in a way that nothing else can.
I’ve learned a lot in these past four years, and the library has been a big part of it. Though gone for less than a week, I already miss it. I will always be grateful.
Goodbye.
abbie fehr.
A library date occurs when a guy (or girl) wants to take their loved one on a date that is free of charge. The first thing that they need to know is when the Masland Library is open. The library is open on Monday to Thursday from 7:30 AM to 11:00 PM; Friday from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. For special hours please see our library hours page here. When the library is open, the date will begin when once a couple enters the library. The order of events that will be described does not have to be done chronologically.
After sharing some memorable moments in the computer lab, the couple will go to Juvenile Lab which is located next to the Curriculum Lab on the Mezzanine level. As they browse the various children's books, they will have an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia and will grab their favorite children's books from the shelves and proceed to read to their loved ones. The time in the Juvenile Lab is a great time to pour your childhood feelings into someone else so that they may love you all the more. The books in the Juvenile Lab are also useful for the elementary education majors. When the couple finishes with their stories, they will find one of the small cubicle desks in the library and share it. The cubicle desks are very useful for all students to use when they want to do homework with peace and quiet. So with peace and quiet, the couple can sit together and whisper sweet little nothings to each other. The couple will leave the library very much in love and still without money. Nonetheless, they will treasure those sweet moments together during their library date for the rest of their days.
Some of these ideas are simple ideas for loved ones to invest their time in if they want to have cheap library dates. Enjoy the Masland Library and all of the wonderful dates you may have there. I trust that the student body at Cairn University will also have ideas to contribute to the concept of a cheap library date, and I hope they will treasure those moments.
~Daniel Wright
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