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Choose Print Books Over E-Books

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Graphic by Nate Barton Although e-books are very convenient for a number of reasons, print books have shown to be better for readers. Many sources, such as Harvard Medical School, The New York Times and CBS News, have shown that e-books could potentially harm one's health and information is best retained when read in print books. E-books can be read anywhere you go. They … [Read more...] about Choose Print Books Over E-Books

Read for Fun

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Graphic by Nate BartonReading for fun is crucial for brain development because it works as the brain's physical activity, benefiting the brain and the individual as a whole. Among many other benefits, pleasure reading can reduce stress, lead to better relationships and stimulate the brain. Many college students usually read for work or school, but reading for fun should be … [Read more...] about Read for Fun

The Last Bookstore Remains an LA Treasure

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Photos by Symphony BarnesLooking for somewhere to go that involves reading, music and taking cute pictures? Then look no further than the Last Bookstore.The Last Bookstore is a multi-leveled, new and used book and record store located in Downtown Los Angeles.But it's not an ordinary bookstore with just a bunch of bookshelves.On its ground floor, the store may appear to be … [Read more...] about The Last Bookstore Remains an LA Treasure

Digital Age Threatens Intelligent Thought

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Art by Brooke MuschottAs a child, I was fortunate to have my mother read to me each night. From C.S. Lewis to E.B. White, I learned to love stories and began to read voraciously. Instead of going to bed at night, I would spend hours trying to finish books I had just received that day. These days it’s hard to find a spare moment to crack open a book that’s not for … [Read more...] about Digital Age Threatens Intelligent Thought