March 14, 2022
By: Kaysey A. Richardson “Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.” I am a huge advocate for historical fiction being used as a way to learn about the past. Oftentimes I will pick up a historical fiction book with little to...
March 14, 2022
By: Allie Little Throughout the nineteenth century, the nation obsessed over male authors like they were rockstars. Men like Poe, Thoreau, and Hawthorne were often seen as brooding, conflicted, and emotionally damaged. They played up a persona of living separate from society or suffering for the sake of their writing....
March 1, 2022
By: Brad Nuest Spring is in the air and along with the warmer temps, blooming flowers, and budding trees comes the return of spring constellations and a spectacular pre-dawn planetary conjunction! Last month we focused on Orion the hunter and his dog Canis Major. While we are moving into spring,...
February 28, 2022
By Danielle Wetzel Dillons Community Rewards & Amazon Smile Donations In a world full of technology, giving back and making donations is now easier than it’s ever been. With just the click of a button you can easily and instantly support your favorite organizations and make a meaningful contribution that...
February 27, 2022
By: Allie Little Special thank you to Carla Eckels at KMUW and Rick Bumgardner for being so generous with their time and with providing information critical to this blog. During the 1950s, Wichita, Kansas was making steps to become the city it is today. McConnell Air Force Base replaced what...
February 24, 2022
By: Kaysey A. Richardson Although Black History Month is coming to an end, there’s no reason to stop celebrating and learning about Black history and culture. A great way that we can do this is by supporting Black owned businesses and reading books by Black authors with Black main characters. ...
February 14, 2022
By: Allie Little After the conclusion of the Civil War, many people found their families torn apart, loved ones dead, and homes ruined by the utter destruction and carnage the battles left in their wake. Wanting to leave the remnants of their former life behind, many folks saw the Western...
February 14, 2022
By: Kaysey A. Richardson I know that I’m seven years behind the trend, but I FINALLY watched Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. If there are two things in life that I like the most, it’s musicals and history (and cats, but that’s not important right now). That being said, it’s really weird...
February 14, 2022
By: Kaysey A. Richardson When learning about the Civil Rights movement, we learn about the big moments that happened on a national level. While these occurrences are certainly important, oftentimes there are events that took place right here in our own city that tend to get overlooked. The story of...
January 31, 2022
By: Brad Nuest Stargazing is a great way to connect to ancient people since the predictable workings of the heavens were so integral to their cultures. And winter skies deliver some of the year’s best viewing with a number of the brightest stars situated in the southern sky. So get...