Author Archives: mdilwort

Author Archives: mdilwort

Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access

Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access

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The IU East Campus Library subscribes to an excellent service that brings students and faculty straight to the articles they want by providing instant access and eliminating paywalls. LibKey is a suite of tools that help researchers locate and view research articles with fewer clicks. There are three LibKey features that IU East researchers can take advantage of: LibKey Nomad, LibKey.io, and BrowZine. LibKey Nomad LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that you can add to any of your favorite browsers that will help you locate and access articles when searching websites outside of the library databases, such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and more, potentially bypassing paywalls, broken links, or other access barriers. It’s very easy to do. Go … Continued
New year, new habits: How to make the best of 2025 on campus

New year, new habits: How to make the best of 2025 on campus

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It’s a whole new semester and the start of a new year.  Why not take advantage of all this newness and do some new things on campus?  There’s many opportunities to engage with other students, find new places to study and take in some of the work that your fellow students and community members have done. Join a student organization There are student organizations to meet every interest.  If you’re interested in helping animals and the environment, the Animals and Earth Club meets regularly and hosts events throughout the term.  If public service is more aligned with your interests, check out the Circle K International or the Center for Service-Learning for a chance to give back to the community.  Other … Continued
The Christmas Eggnog Riot

The Christmas Eggnog Riot

, Matt Dilworth
In 1802, West Point Military Academy was founded, a pathetic joke of a military institution whose lax recruitment standards, negligible resources, and few teachers contributed little to the nation’s safety.  Then the War of 1812 happened, and losing the White House to the British convinced Congress that it would be prudent to train better officers and soldiers.  In 1817, Colonel Sylvanus Thayer was appointed as superintendent.  Thayer was a hero of the War of 1812 who had studied in France, and a man known for strict discipline in every sense of the word – both military and personal.  He quickly moved to change the character of the institution, and the character of the men who graduated. He created a stable four-year … Continued
Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays and Winter Season

Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays and Winter Season

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The holiday season and winter months can be a challenging time for people. While this period often brings joy and celebration, it is also the coldest and darkest time of the year, and it can lead to feelings of stress, loneliness, and depression. Here are some tips to help you maintain your mental health during this time. 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings It’s okay to feel a mix of emotions during the holidays. Whether you’re feeling homesick, overwhelmed by academic pressures, or just not in the festive spirit, acknowledging your feelings is the first step towards managing them. 2. Stay Connected Isolation can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and depression. Try to stay connected with friends and family, even if it’s through … Continued
The Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice

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On Saturday, December 21st at 4:19 AM, the winter solstice will usher in the season of Winter.  Along with snow, lower temperatures and less daylight, however, the winter solstice also brings wonder, traditions and atmospheric changes that have inspired and connected humans for millennia.  Take a look at some of the phenomena that accompanies the solstice. The word solstice comes from two Latin words meaning “sun stoppage” because the amount of daylight is shorter or longer than usual.  In winter, the sun is closer to the earth, a phenomenon known as perihelion, but the angle that the sun’s rays reach the earth make them less warming.  Hence, the seasons are dependent on the sun’s position relative to the earth.  The … Continued