Author: Geoff Pettys

Social networking sites have obviously had a profound impact on modern society. And with half a billion users, Facebook has quickly become the go-to site for individuals, companies and organizations wishing to raise awareness about an issue or to broadcast a message. Many argue that Facebook helped President Obama win

We here at DePaul University Library try our best to adapt to the latest trends in technology. Patrons can have call numbers texted to their phones, chat with librarians via instant message, follow us on twitter, read e-books and e-journals on any number of web-enabled devices or read our blog,

To be completely honest, the last video game I bought was “Earthworm Jim” for Sega Genesis – so I was surprised at how intrigued I was by Tom Bissell’s new book Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter. In this part memoir – part cultural critique, Bissell confronts his owns addictions

Perhaps I’ve spent too much time in the ivory tower, but I love thinking about the so-called theory of everything. And really, besides college, what better time is there to ponder the linkages between science, philosophy, poetry, and myth? Well, if you’ve ever been curious about where quantum mechanics is

Last month, PBS aired the newest film by distinguished documentarian Ken Burns, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. This month–we’ve got it! So if Chicago’s cold weather is keeping you indoors, pretend it’s summer and take a cinematic vacation through America’s National Parks. It’s almost been a year since then-Governor

Are you a politically engaged and civically active person? Were you excited about last year’s election? Are you tired of your peers being referred to as the apathetic generation? Chances are you’re not alone. In The Good Citizen: How a Younger Generation is Reshaping American Politics, Russell Dalton dismisses the