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The cover for Meet the Dog That Didnt Shit. Image provided by Gordon Jackson.

“Meet the Dog That Didn’t Sh*t” by Gordon Jackson: A hilarious, lexical joy

December 10, 2021

By Samantha Holm | Arts & Culture Editor The cover for "Meet the Dog That Didn't Sh*t". Image provided by Gordon Jackson. Despite residing in America since 1979, Gordon Jackson’s South African...

Book review: Harry Potter and The Casual Vacancy — Wait, What?

October 3, 2012

J.K. Rowling has moved from children-friendly fantasy to the grim world of poverty, politics and scandal in her new book, “The Casual Vacancy,” released on Sept. 27. Rowling has sold more than...

‘Script’ lit journal extends creative outlet to students

May 2, 2012

Sometimes during college, under the weight of science textbooks, analyses and piles of scholarly writing, students need and crave a creative outlet. In its 22nd year, Script, Whitworth’s student...

Book review: Young adult books offer valuable insight for adults

April 20, 2012

Last month, Time Magazine columnist Joel Stein wrote a column about why adults should not read young adult literature. The article is written after months of walking into coffee shops and seeing adults...

Book Review: La Ruina’s ‘The Natural’

February 23, 2012

How to be the world’s greatest seducer and write a book bragging about it Single Awareness Day has come and gone, leaving many of us wondering why we are single. What should I be doing differently?...

Review: ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ author explores psychology of decisions

December 7, 2011

The student’s heart rate increases slightly as he examines the complex math problem. Looking closely, an observer would see that his pupils have dilated as his face is screwed up in concentration....

The Infinities by John Banville

March 7, 2011

by Andrew Keyser John Banville’s fifteenth novel handles the issues of family and death in uncommon ways, leading readers to question their own lives and be entertained at the same time. The Infinities...

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