I read 25 books in December—here are my top 5 picks

By Gabriel Brogan If you’re reading this article, you probably enjoy reading on some level. I sure do. So much so that I challenged myself, somewhat misguidedly, to read 30 books in the month of December. While my final tally was only 25, I still came away with some great recommendations for your next read.  For the historical fiction fans, Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart … Continue reading I read 25 books in December—here are my top 5 picks

All About McCaskey’s 2024 Fall Play: ‘Anne of the Thousand Days’

By Ada Kessler Many new and exciting things are coming with McCaskey’s 2024 fall play, Anne of the Thousand Days. The fall play is always a great experience for actors and viewers alike, but there are a few extra special things about the fall play this year.  For the first time ever, our fall play will be part of the Apollo Awards! The Hershey Theatre … Continue reading All About McCaskey’s 2024 Fall Play: ‘Anne of the Thousand Days’

Why is BookTok So Annoying?

By Sidney Brant TikTok is a terrifying platform. Users of the app often acknowledge this with the caveat that yes, it sucks the life out of you and makes any long-term task impossible without a Subway surfers video playing in the background, but it can expose you to so much unique, interesting media that you otherwise wouldn’t have discovered.  There are communities formed fully online … Continue reading Why is BookTok So Annoying?

The Lost Art of Reading Books

It’s no secret that people are reading less; books and articles have become passe and unstimulating amidst the overwhelming barrage of content that is invariably at our fingertips. Teens and even young children are opting for more short-form online content that can be consumed passively, rather than actively reading books for fun.  The decline in reading has left children and young adults with smaller vocabularies, … Continue reading The Lost Art of Reading Books