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"Theft by Finding" by David Sedaris
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“Theft by Finding” offers behind-the-scenes look into author’s life

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor It’s difficult to review a diary if only for the simple fact that there is no accepted baseline of quality for something that straddles both the personal and the public. Criticizing the turmoil of yet another teenager and their struggle to fit in is one thing, but as soon as those emotions turn out to be real and sincerely … Continue reading “Theft by Finding” offers behind-the-scenes look into author’s life

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Author presents book on Polish activist priest

Hallie Lauer | Layout Editor On Oct. 19, 1984, Polish secret police drowned a Polish priest who supported Poland’s anti-communist movement. The life of that priest, Rev. Jerzy Popieluszko, was the subject of the final event in this year’s Libermann Lenten Luncheon Series for faculty and staff. Author and activist Judith Kelly gave a talk about her book, “Just Call Me Jerzy.” The goal for … Continue reading Author presents book on Polish activist priest

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Post-Gazette reporter’s book covers local murder

Liza Zulick | Staff Writer On April 17, 2013, Dr. Autumn Klein collapsed on her kitchen floor and was rushed to the hospital. After three days in the hospital, doctors declared her dead on April 20. Later test results determined the cause of her death to be cyanide poisoning. Her husband, neuroscientist Robert Ferrante, is serving a life sentence for the first degree murder of … Continue reading Post-Gazette reporter’s book covers local murder

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Quite Thought Full; Nook gets burned, books saved

By Katie Walsh | Opinions Editor   Since the printing press’s invention in the 15th century, books have been an item treasured like gold for many. As the centuries have passed and the value of knowledge in paper and ink has decreased before our eyes, the book and its bindings are threatened by the convenience and ease that technology offers the modern reader. Leonardo Riggio, … Continue reading Quite Thought Full; Nook gets burned, books saved

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