If they don't help us, why do we feed them?

Have you ever wondered how the lion, tiger and saber-tooth became the mild mannered fur ball that cuddles up against your leg? Unlike the dog, cats do not help us hunt for things or protect us from thing hunting us. So why did humans domesticate them? Scientific American wants to tell you the answers to these and other burning questions about the felines in our midst.

Now, when they can evolve to not create an allergic reaction, I will finally be able to get one.

Check out the article here.

Welcome to Summer Semester

For those of you who love getting classes done quick, this is the semester for you. Yes, your classes are longer and you have to meet more days, but in a lot fewer weeks, you do the same amount of work and you are one (or two or three) classes closer to graduation. Or a sweet transfer transcript.

Finals

Welcome once again to Finals week.

I see lots of you writing your final papers and studying for your final exams. Keep it up! You are doing great and soon the semester will end and you can breathe a sigh of relief.

Until the next semester starts.

Oh well, Good Luck anyway.

Photo by Dalla*

I'm Going to College program for 4th graders

The CR Library will be playing host to 80 Fourth Graders on Friday May 8. This program focuses on encouraging young students to begin to plan for college and other future choices. The library may be noisy due to this.

The Writing Lab will be open from 9 am to 1 pm (Thanks Lisa!).

Noisiest times:
9:30 am to 10:00 am
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Thank you for your understanding.

Final Papers and Final Exams

The semester is coming to a swift end. If you still need resources for your final papers, the library will be open until 8pm Monday through Thursday and until 5pm on Friday. We are continuing our special finals week Saturdays with the library opening on Saturday from 10 am to 2pm. Use the back library door.

Good Luck finishing up your classes!

Words of wisdom from First Ladies

Our Presidents have a great impact on the direction of the country. But I think that very often the First Lady has an impact on our attitudes. Some words of wisdom:

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself; for I have learned that the greater part of our misery or happiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.”

Martha Washington


"Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could."

Abigail Adams


"I don't really feel like I have to have a debate with my husband over issues."
Laura Bush


All of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do; that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.

Michelle Obama