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How to help kids prepare for college life
Many of this year's high school graduates will be leaving home for a college campus in the fall. Such a departure is often bittersweet for kids and parents alike. Young men and women typically look forward to the freedom and independence that college life can provide, but those same men and women know they will miss the familiarity of home as well. Parents, too, have mixed emotions when kids head to college, as their sadness over a child leaving home is met with the pride they feel that the child they raised is setting out to make their own way in the world. Few moments in life involve such significant change as the moment when a young man or woman first arrives on a college campus. First-year
college students often don't know what to expect once they arrive on campus, but there are steps parents can take to help their kids prepare for college life. • Teach kids how to schedule their time. One of the things many college kids find once they arrive on campus is that their life is suddenly much less structured and their amount of downtime has increased considerably. Unlike high school, which keeps many kids in class or involved in extracurricular activities from the early morning through the late afternoon, college affords students much more free time, which is theirs to use as they see fit. Some kids dive right into oncampus activities, while others struggle to use their free time to their advantage.
Parents can teach time management skills such as how to establish a schedule so all of that free time does not go to waste. This schedule can be adjusted on a weekly basis depending on coursework or extracurricular activities. Once kids learn to manage their time effectively, including using breaks between classes to review notes from a recent lecture or upcoming class, they're likely to get the most out of themselves academically and find they have more time to pursue extracurricular activities as well. • Discuss finances and establish a financial arrangement. Many college freshmen struggle to manage their money. Some might never have had a job during high school while others who did work only did so to earn spend-
furniture if the room can mean they have unlimited ing money. But many fit any. Parents should enaccess to your funds, and college students need courage such contact so make it known that such more than spending kids can get a feel of who support will not continue money once they they will be living with if kids aren't performing reach campus. Rising and lay the groundwork well in the classroom. tuition costs have for a friendship before • Encourage kids to made it difficult, if they even step foot on contact any roommates benot impossible, for fore the school year begins. campus. The feeling of parents to bankroll knowing someone on camPart of the trepidation their kids' everyday pus can greatly reduce the many kids have when expenses. As a result, anxiety many kids feel many college students leaving for college conwhen they arrive at school cerns how they may or find themselves for their freshmen orientamay not develop a relaforced to manage tion. tionship with their new their own money for The day a student roommate. Many schools the first time in their leaves for college is a sigassign roommates months lives. Parents can nificant day for parents in advance of the school teach simple financial and students alike. Paryear, giving kids ample lessons, such as the ents can take a number of time to make contact and benefits of buying steps to make the transimake arrangements about groceries as opposed whom is going to bring cer- tion to college easier for to dining out or ordertheir college-bound son or tain items, such as a teleing in each night. daughter.. vision or coffee pot or even College is also where many young men and women first sign up for a credit card. Parents can teach their kids the basics of managing credit, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms such as the beneStorage Units fit of paying off a balance before interest rates kick in and the negative ramifications of missing payments. Parents who can afford to provide financial support for their children enrolled in college should reach a financial agreement with their children beNatasha Wallace fore they are off Jennifer Johnson to college. Make Danielle Westcott sure kids know Haley Parker your financial Stacey Swinford support does not
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'Close Up' at Tarble Portraits by renowned photographer Schoeller showcase human connection Written by Elizabeth Edwards
JG-TC • JG-TC.COM International photographer Martin Schoeller uses 40 of his larger-than-life portraits – of the famous and the unknown – to emphasize the human connection between us all.
Schoeller’s exhibit, now featured at Tarble Arts Center, displays 5-feet-high by 4-feet-wide portraits consisting of hyper-detailed closeups of each individual portrayed. The faces include Brad Pitt, Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton, Sarah Palin, Andre Agassi and Cindy Sherman alongside photos of everyday people from Africa and Latin America. To Schoeller, his “Close Up” exhibit represents how humans are a lot more similar than what society wants to recognize. The portraits place everyone – celebrities and the unknown – on the same level, he said. Jay Grabiec, photographer and journalism instructor at Eastern, said the “Close Up” project creates an interesting juxtaposition. By pairing Paris Hilton, indigenous people and Barack Obama next to each other with the same-sized portraits and white background, Schoeller truly emphasizes the human connection through his photographs. “Schoeller displays each subject the same," Grabiec said. "In our minds, we may think of them differently, but Schoeller’s exhibit places each individual on the same, even playing field." The exhibit also brings the viewer into the subject’s personal space, especially since the portraits are so large, Grabiec said. “The intimate nature really causes the viewer to look at the details of the person’s face and to study the individual,” Grabiec said. “The viewer is forced to look at the raw nature of the subject and see a glimpse of that individual.” Schoeller, a native of Germany, said he first got the idea for the close-up project after working as Annie Leibovitz's assistant in the mid-'90s. “Portraits are not fashion, with beauty and illusion,” Schoeller said, lamenting that over the years, photography has become face-painting, where everyone is using
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Benefits to joining a campus organization speak to members. Such speeches and discussions are typically members-only, which means you will have an advantage over fellow students in your field of study who have not gone the extra mile and joined a club or organization. Professionals may also give you advice on finding an internship in your field or a job once you have graduated. Improve your overall experience Even if a student club or organization has nothing to do
with your studies or your future career, signing up is a great way to improve your overall college experience. You're liable to create more memories, make more friends and get the most out of your time on campus, which many college seniors will tell you is going to be gone before you know it. Take advantage of all of the opportunities your college or university offers, and you will likely one day look back and be glad you made the most of your time on campus.
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The first week of life on a college campus can be somewhat overwhelming for first-year college students. For many students, college is their first taste of independence. Some embrace that newfound freedom, while others grow homesick and long for the company of their immediate family. But as the school year progresses, the majority of first-year college students adapt to life on campus and grow to love their new surroundings. Once students have comfortably adapted to their new lives, many seek opportunities to become more actively involved in life on campus. College clubs and organizations are a great way to do just that, providing a host of benefits that further enhances college life.
Meet people Joining a student club or organization is a great way for college students to meet fellow students, professors and other people of note on campus. This is especially beneficial for firstyear college students, whose social circle may otherwise be limited to roommates or fellow residents of their dormitories. Joining a club or student organization can quickly expand that social circle to include people who share your interests and not just your dorm assignment. Find a major Many first-year college students are unsure about a course of study, enrolling as an undeclared. Such students can benefit from joining clubs or student organizations that pique
their interests. For example, joining an on-campus debate club might help you discover a passion for debate, which can lead down a path to becoming a lawyer. Students who enroll in college without declaring a major may have the most to gain by joining a club or organization. Boost your GPA Joining a club or student organization also may make you a better student. That's especially likely for students who join a club or organization that's aligned with their field of study. A club or organization can help you apply lessons from the classroom in real-world situations, improving your grasp of certain concepts. In addition, your fellow club members may make great teachers, especially those who are ahead of you and have taken many of the same classes you're now taking or can expect to take down the road.
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What Lake Land College can do for you!
At Lake Land College, we strive to meet the needs of every single student we serve. What are you looking for at Lake Land? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions! For a list of all services offered to Lake Land College students, visit www.lakelandcollege.edu/ser vices
Bookstore Come check out the cool Lake Land College gear at the Bookstore! The Bookstore carries school, art and special admission program supplies and is the one-stop shop for all your Lake Land College textbooks! At LLC, the textbook library is part of the Bookstore. Lake Land is among the few colleges and universities across the United States that has a textbook rental system. All students pay a service fee which includes the fee to rent textbooks. With the rental program, a full-time Lake Land student may save up to $1,200 a year using the textbook library service instead of purchasing books. However, textbooks may be purchased at the request of the student. In addition, programs with special academic or student needs may require that textbooks be purchased by the student and consumable books must be purchased by the student. The phone number for the Bookstore is 217-234-5275 and the hours are Monday Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please note the Bookstore is closed on Friday during the summer.
Career Services Career Services is committed to working with students to identify and develop skills that are critical to educational, personal and professional success, including establishing a portfolio, building transferable skills, creating networking opportunities, appreciating professionalism and
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throughout their educational experience helps students achieve their goals! The phone number for Career Services is 217- 234-5288 and the hours are Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Counseling Services Counselors are available to students of all ages and help students develop educational plans that lead toward employment or transfer to a four-year college. Counseling services are free and confidential. Counselors are available 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday when classes are in session. Summer hours vary. An appointment is recommended to reduce waiting time but is not always required. The phone number is 217-234-5232. Health Services LLC has a school nurse that is available for all wellness needs. Contact Sharon Uphoff at 217-2345276 or suphoff@lakeland.cc.il.us Financial Aid The mission of Lake Land College’s Financial Aid and
the form of federal and state grants, work study opportunities, loans and scholarships. The Financial Aid Office is located in Webb Hall 029. All students are reminded to apply early for Financial Aid. The 2012-2013 FAFSA is available Jan. 1. Funds are limited. Lake Land students can now check the status of their FAFSA application and documents on IRIS. Simply log in, and click on Financial Aid "Status and Documents.” Scholarship and grant awards can also be viewed on IRIS. Important financial aid updates and information is being sent via LLC email. Contact the office by calling 217-234-5231 or emailing financialaid@lakeland.cc.il.u s. The office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learning Assistance Center/ Tutoring Center The Learning Assistance Center is located in Webb Hall, room 120, and offers tutoring services that aid in removing barriers to learning. This office also oversees placement testing and provides supplemental support to students with
disabilities. The phone number is 217-234-5301. The Tutoring Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and later by appointment. Services include tutoring in college classes, individualized basic skills courses in memory, test taking and computer anxiety, courses in English as a Second Language and supplemental services for students with disabilities. The phone number is (217) 234-5287. Library/Learning Resource Center All library services are located in the recently renovated Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center. Students are encouraged to check out the newly redone building which includes a study lounge and vending
area, known as the Second Story. The hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 9 p.m. The phone number for the Circulation Desk is 217-2345367, for the Reference Desk call 217-234-5440. Office of Student Accommodations Lake Land College has a coordinator of student accommodations who organizes academic support services for students with disabilities. Disabilities may be visual, auditory, emotional, speech, orthopedic, health or learning. The phone number is 217-234-5259/TDD 217234-5371. Strategies for Success New students may want to
At the request of students, Lake Land College built a fitness center for use by students and employees. This state-of-the art facility houses several cardiovascular machines, free weights, machine weights and an aerobics room. If you like working out, get credit for it by enrolling in one of the many physical education courses the college offers!
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register for Strategies for Success during their first term of enrollment at Lake Land College. This course is designed to improve performance in college and focuses on enhancing study strategies and clarifying college, career and personal goals. TRiO Student Support Services TRiO Student Support Services is a program with the sole purpose of helping students in need succeed at Lake Land College. TRiO is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help students complete their academic goals and graduate from Lake Land College. The program, along with its counselors and advisors work with each student individually, providing and connecting students with a wide variety of support services, events and activities. TRiO provides one-
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Student Fitness Center The state-of-the-art Student Fitness Center is located on the north end of the Field House and is available for everyone with a valid Lake Land College ID. Students may use the facility for recreation or register for a physical education course. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please bring a towel, wear a t-shirt with sleeves and shorts must be an appropraite length. Please contact the staff for a more detailed set of guidelines at 217-234-5339 or stop by the Student Fitness Center and the staff will assist you. Student Life Located right next to the Subway in Lake Point, the Student Life office is located in the Luther Student Center. This is the home to all of Lake Land’s student clubs, the Student Activity Board, the Student Government Association and The Navigator, a student produced newsletter. Laker Point Enjoy a great lunch at Subway, located in Laker Point. The cafeteria area also includes vending machines and microwaves. College info right to your phone! Want Lake Land College updates text messaged directly to you? Get class cancellations, college closings, critical incident info and general college updates sent to your phone by opting in to receive this free service. Log on to IRIS and go to Text Messaging/Email Notification. You can pick some or all of the options to stay informed!
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FALL 2013 — 9 • Shop around. Jot down the ISBN number for the particular textbook and then go online and price it out. Thanks to the Internet, you may find the book elsewhere for a significant discount over the in-store price on campus. • Look for alternative formats. With that ISBN number in hand, find out if there are digital or softcover versions of the textbook available. These formats may be more affordable and easier to lug around as well. • Compare the old edition to the new. The new edition may have different page numbers or minor changes, but not enough
to negate the value of the old edition. You can save a lot of money on an old edition. • Share the book with a classmate. Make friends with someone in your class and share the costs and use of the book. Set up study and homework sessions to work together or make copies of particular chapters if you need to work solo. • Consult with your financial aid counselor. Sometimes financial aid can offset the cost of textbooks. You might be eligible for aid to cover the cost of your textbooks throughout the school year.
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Taming the cost of textbooks In an era when digital books can be downloaded to an ereader for a few dollars, students may feel it foolish to shell out several hundred dollars for a hardcover textbook that will only be used once. Many college students are shocked at the cost of their textbooks. In fact, many students do not take textbook costs into consideration when budgeting for school, only to have their jaws drop at the checkout counter of their campus bookstore. The cost of textbooks has been an issue on college campuses for years. Many elementary and high school students do not have to pay directly for their textbooks, but college students must pay for their books. There are a number of ways to curtail costs. One of the reasons behind the high sticker price for college textbooks is the copyright fees publishers of large anthologies must pay to every author who contributed to a book. Such costs can quickly add up. When there isn't a large demand for the books, publishers will not make much money if they don't charge more for the books. Another reason for the high cost of textbooks is that some are accompanied by online companion resources. The publishers build the price of these resources
into the cost of the book. An additional contributing factor to students' high textbook tabs could be the faculty at their college or university. Some professors are not sensitive to the cost of books, selecting books they like or even ones they authored themselves without considering the price of such texts. Supply and demand may also influence the cost of textbooks. When too many textbooks are in circulation, there is no longer a high demand. So publishers make money by continually issuing new volumes with an item or two changed to justify the purchase of a new book. But as costly as textbooks can
be, students can employ various methods to trim their textbook tabs. • Purchase used textbooks whenever possible. Used textbooks may cost half as much as brand new texts. They may be highlighted or have notes in the margins, but if you can overlook these things, you can save money. • Sell back textbooks. Keep textbooks in good condition and attempt to sell them back to either the campus bookstore or one near to the school. If the edition will be used again, you may be able to recoup a significant amount of the money you spent on the book.
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Lake Land College provides students with latest technology in 3D printing With factory closings and mass layoffs throughout the state of Illinois, the strength of the American manufacturing industry is considered by many to be a thing of the past. However, tucked away in a small classroom in Lake Land College’s West Building is a device that puts the Lake Land College Technology Division at the forefront of a manufacturing revolution. “3D printing is becoming much more common in the college classroom,” explained Leo Kitten, computer integrated manufacturing technology instructor. “The use of this technology offers affordable manufacturing, quick production, and accessibility to students like few other technologies out there today.” At Lake Land, students studying Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology (CIMT) regularly use the 3D printer to bring
their virtual designs to life. Using software like Autodesk Inventor, a graphics based tool that allows drafters, designers and engineers to develop products by automating complex design tasks, students in these programs design everything from model vehicles, wind turbines and even computer tablet stands. “When students print out there designs in 3D, it gets them more motivated and interested in the skills they’ve gained as CAD designers,” said Kitten. “They can see the item they designed in real life, which helps them to better understand the concepts they learn, and therefore enhance their skillset as designers.” According to CAD student, David Cookson of Bethany, using the 3D printer to see his designs helps him to identify issues with the design or challenging concepts from the course work.
“When you get a threedimensional model, it really gives you a better idea of how things will actually work in the real world rather than just on a computer screen,” said Cookson. Outside of the classroom, 3D printing is used by many manufacturing companies to replace current prototyping methods, product testing and product development. Additionally, 3D printing has made its way into the home for hobbyist use. According to Kitten, both the cost and size of 3D printers has decreased substantially in the last decade which allows for people to use small 3D printers in the home. “Say, as a hobby, you repair classic automobiles, and you can’t get the parts anymore. 3D printing will allow you to design the part and print out a functioning piece for you to use,” said Kitten. Such was the case for
CAD student, Andrew Geffs of Casey. As a student enrolled in a Dual Credit CAD class, Geffs became interested in 3D design in high school and came to Lake Land to complete a CAD degree. While Geffs was originally interested in pursuing a career in the automotive field, he came to realize how much he enjoyed 3D design and has since married his program of study with his mechanic hobby. For a class assignment, Geffs replicated his 1990 Ford F250 truck, which he then printed in 3D. “I worked on this project for several weeks, measuring
the truck and ensuring that the ratios of my design were exactly to scale,” said Geffs. “I was able to emboss the hood and even design the license plate to match the one on my truck. It’s pretty impressive technology.” Geffs also designed a custom-built gear shifter that he currently uses in his truck. For more information about 3D printing technology or the Computer Aided Design or Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology programs at Lake Land College, contact Kitten at (217) 234-5316 lkitten@lakeland.cc.il.us.
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“This is an experience they’re not going to get in their professional lives until they can afford the materials for something like this, which could be years or decades. It’s nice to have that kind of mentoring position here at Eastern, where I have the opportunity to pay the students, use them, develop their skills, and have them feel like they’re part of the profession.” – Boshart
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Standing tall outside the southeast corner of Tarble Art Center, a pair of Jeff Boshart’s sculptures tower over all who travel past the building’s Ninth Street entrance. By Dustin White Standing tall outside the southeast corner of Tarble Art Center, a pair of Jeff Boshart’s sculptures tower over all who travel past the building’s Ninth Street entrance. Made possible by a grant for research and creative activity, Boshart’s works were inspired by an assignment originally handed out to his students; some of those same students even had a chance to get involved in their creation. “Several years ago, I tried to get students to do a project where they were using a well-known influence and to take that influence and twist it around and make it contemporary,” said Boshart, a professor in the Department of Art. In giving that assignment, he was inspired to create his own series of projects with the same theme. “David Smith is a famous
sculptor from the 1950s who welded together stainless steel boxes,” continued Boshart. “What I’ve done is take the framework of the boxes, not the faces or surfaces of the box, because my whole take on it is that his boxes reflected the surroundings, whereas my boxes allow you to see through to the surroundings.” Boshart’s grant gave him not only the means to purchase equipment and material, but also to pay students to help him with the physically taxing aspects of working with large volumes of steel. “In hiring students, I’ve been able to pay them a decent enough wage that it makes it worthwhile for them to come to Charleston to work with me,” explained Boshart. “This last summer, I had a couple young men who helped me. We got all the
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Photoshop to skew reality. Grabiec, a fan of Schoeller’s work, said one of Schoeller’s main talents as a photographer is his ability to take out one aspect of a person’s personality and capture it within his photos. Schoeller’s subjects are often famous people, and they have a preconceived notion of the image they want to project, while Schoeller might have a different idea of the image he wants to express as an artist, Grabiec said. Schoeller said it was not easy to force celebrities out of their pre-conceived notions about themselves, because actors and actresses are aware of every contour of their face and how to
position themselves. Schoeller excluded some photos from the exhibit because he did not feel they were true representations of the celebrities. But some actors and actresses want to portray their true selves, such as actress Meryl Streep, who arrived with no makeup for her photo shoot with him. Schoeller’s work has been featured in The New Yorker, Gentleman’s Quarterly (GQ), Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone. He also has received awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Communication Arts and Society of Publication Designers. Grabiec said he has followed Schoeller’s work throughout the years,
especially his photographs of the Olympics and his project of photographing twins side by side. “He (Schoeller) is a recognized and in-demand international photographer, and for him to come to Charleston, I think it is a pretty big deal,” Grabiec said. As a journalism instructor, Grabiec decided to take students from his Introduction to Visual Communications class to the exhibit to teach them how to capture a portrait.
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Degree Graduating on time is a juggling act. Students should ensure they’re earning needed credits each semester and meeting their school’s required grade point average. They should also meet with their advisor for support and to stay abreast of requirement changes. Employability To be prepared to enter the workforce after graduation, students should begin narrowing down potential career paths as early as freshman year. Internships and other handson experiences are educational, help establish relationships with working professionals and strengthen resumes. “Students can make themselves viable job candidates by demonstrating that they’ve had meaningful, career-related experiences throughout college,” says Genn. Aid “The high cost of college is a leading reason many
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Tips to Avoid the 'Freshman 15' Trying to avoid the dreaded "Freshman 15" weight gain? While college is an adjustment, it doesn't have to mean an adjustment in your pants size. In fact, the Freshman 15 is a myth. Freshman students gain only 2.5 to 3.5 pounds on average during their first year in college, according to a recent study published in Social Science Quarterly. But be advised, the same study finds that college students do gain moderate but steady weight during and after college. So stay vigilant about diet and exercise . Be Prepared "Stress, anxiety and homesickness can all lead to overeating.” warns registered dietitian nutritionist, Kristi King, spokesperson with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Before you snack, ask yourself why you’re doing so. If stress, anxiety or sadness is a factor, take a study break to chat with friends or go on a walk. Smart Snacks Late nights and stress can lead to bingeing, so don’t keep junk food on hand. Instead, stock healthy snacks that combine protein and carbohydrates. Don’t Skip Breakfast "Breakfast wakes up the metabolism and provides energy to the brain and muscles for the day's activities," says King. "People who eat breakfast tend to eat less throughout the day." King recommends that breakfast be quick and combine carbohydrates and some protein to help keep students feeling full. Good options include whole-
grain toast with peanut butter, a low-fat granola bar and fruit, or a whole-wheat tortilla with hummus and an apple. Cafeteria 101 The dining hall can be a friend or foe. There may be highcalorie foods and oversized portions, but most universities provide nutritious options too. Opt for foods that are baked, broiled, steamed, grilled or roasted, while steering clear of foods that are buttered, fried or swimming in cream sauce. When filling your plate at the cafeteria, consider following the US Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate guidelines. Alcohol "Alcohol is readily available and can pack on the pounds quickly if you’re not careful," warns King. For students over 21, King recommends light beer and avoiding drinks mixed with regular soft drinks or sugary juices. When drinking, alternate a glass of water between alcoholic beverages. You'll consume less alcohol and fewer calories. Exercise Regular exercise pays dividends, helping control weight, improve one’s mood and control stress. Many universities have excellent fitness centers available for students, but you don't have to become a gym rat to stay fit. Instead of taking the bus or driving to class, walk or ride your bike. Get Help If you'd like help creating a
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Reading the Past Booth Library professor discovers history through the pages of a novel For some, learning about the past comes naturally through the pages of a good book. That’s how Booth Library reference librarian Sarah Johnson first became a fan of historical fiction. “I’ve been reading it since I was a teen,” she said. “I started out reading historical fantasy novels, such as stories about King Arthur’s court. Then I got more interested in the historical part of it.” Today, Johnson shares her love of historical fiction as a book reviewer and through her blog, Reading the Past. Johnson, professor of library services at Eastern Illinois University, de-
scribes historical fiction most simply as “fiction set in the past.” The book must be set at least 50 years before the author’s time. The story is based on research and not on the author’s personal experiences. “So, books by authors like Jane Austen wouldn’t count,” she said. She has been writing Reading the Past for more than seven years. Although she had been reviewing books for some time, Johnson said she started the blog because “there wasn’t a place to have important conversations and to talk to others with common interests.” The blog contains book reviews, author interviews and more. Occasionally she will accept guest blogs written by
others. Oftentimes these are written by authors of historical fiction who discuss their research process. However, Johnson most enjoys communicating with other fans of historical fiction. “A lot of people visit the blog but don’t comment. Others comment regularly. When they do, I try to always respond.”
In addition to the blog, Johnson has written dozens of historical fiction book reviews for Booklist and other publications. She gets many requests to review books, usually from authors or their publicists, but she has stopped accepting submissions for now. “I’m still trying to catch up.” Johnson said she reads
about eight books per month. She reviews most of them and posts some on her blog, too. She keeps track of all the books she has read on the Goodreads website. She also communicates with other historical fiction fans through her blog’s Facebook page, which she updates regularly, and through Twitter,
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Lake Land College’s Adult Ed Center offers ‘two-for-one’ educational opportunity In the U.S., over 26 million adults lack a high school degree and 1.3 million young people drop out of high school each year, leading to an inability to find employment and earn sustaining wages. In fact, the areas that see the highest dropout rates are rural counties with low unemployment and high poverty rates, not unlike the Lake Land College district. To combat these staggering statistics, the Lake Land College Adult Education Center has implemented an
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where she has a growing audience of almost 2,500 followers. And just as she uses social media as a way to communicate with fans of historical novels, she also uses modern technology to read them. “I used to read books exclusively in hard copy,” she said. “In the last couple of
months I’ve been reading more and more ebooks, or online versions of books.” In addition to reading, reviewing and blogging about novels, Johnson edits others’ reviews for the Historical Novels Review. She started as an editor there in 2000 after reading that the British publication was seeking editors in America. “I didn’t re-
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FALL 2013 — 17 the many titles of historical fiction, Johnson has written two reference works, “Historical Fiction: A Guide to the Genre,” which covers novels published between 1995 and 2004, and its companion, “Historical Fiction II,” which lists titles published between 2004 and 2008. Both are published by Libraries Unlimited of Westport, Conn. “Most reference materials sort titles by time periods,” she said. “I organized mine by subgenre, since that’s how most people try to find books.” For example, titles are listed in a subgenre such as historical thrillers, and then by sub-categories, such as literary, spy or intrigue. The reference books are designed to help librarians guide their patrons to specific novels. If a library patron enjoys a particular historical novel, for example, a librarian can help him find more books like it by looking in the reference book by author, subject, place and time. In addition to her two reference works and many book reviews, Johnson has written numerous essays and book chapters about the historical fiction genre. Johnson has been a librar-
ian for 18 years and has worked at Booth Library since 2002. As a professor, she works as a reference and electronic resources librarian. She was honored for her work in historical fiction last year when she received the American Library Association’s Louis Shores Award for excellence in book reviewing, among other honors. The genre of historical fiction is a broad one, and Johnson admits her tastes are wide-ranging, although some of her favorite subgenres are early American settings, Medieval England and Europe, historical mysteries, and novels with strong female characters. In the past she became a fan of Jean Plaidy, who has written a series of books about royalty. Today she enjoys works by Sharon Kay Penman, set in medieval times; and Kate Morton, who writes family sagas in the Gothic style, blending mystery and romance, set in the World War I and World War II era. “These days I go for things that are more unusual,” she said. “After a while you move on to something else and discover something new.”
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Trends survey. And millennials, aged 18-34, are the largest population of breakfast skippers. Today, with schedules busier than ever, it’s easy to simply focus on getting the day started. “Whether you’re in college or chasing after school-age kids, it’s easy to forgo breakfast to stay on-schedule,” says Betsy Frost, Manager at General Mills. “The tradeoff hits midmorning with what people are calling the “hangries” -- the feeling of being ‘hungry’ and ‘angry’ or irritable,” she adds. With this in mind, Frost and her colleagues at General Mills recently unveiled BFAST, a new breakfast shake containing the nutrition of a bowl of cereal and
milk. It has eight grams of protein, eight grams of whole grain (48 grams recommended daily) and three grams of fiber, and comes in chocolate, vanilla and berry flavors. More information is available at www.bfastshake.com. Indeed, more on-the-go parents and college students are opting for easy options they can consume on their way to work or class, or while getting ready to race out the door, say food industry experts. “A drinkable breakfast shake that doesn’t need refrigeration fits into life no matter what you’ve got on your plate for the day. It’s perfect for busy
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