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The winning writers of Penn State University Libraries Short Stories’ “A Night at the Circus” spring 2021 contest have been announced. Representing five Penn State campuses, the latest writing contest encouraged students, faculty and staff across the commonwealth to submit their best circus-themed creative writing in the form of short stories or poetry.
Creative writing entries and voting open March 1 through April 2 Image: Penn State March 01, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Come one, Come all! Step right up for your ticket to a night at the circus, where wonder and spectacle await you beneath the big top. Penn State University Libraries invites creative Penn State students, faculty and staff to submit their best circus-themed creative writing to the short stories “A Night at the Circus”-themed writing contest. For this contest, You’re the ringmaster, and the editorial board wants to be transported into a world of amusement, of sl...
Curbs on free speech in Karnataka An eminent Kannada litterateur is questioned in a rural police station for his criticism against handling of farmers’ agitation. By M A Siraj| Updated: 25th January 2021 10:08 pm IST Two incidents seen as curbs on free speech and expression by the BJP Government in the State have drawn criticism from writers, academicians and media in the State. In the first instance, the Public Library Book Selection Committee withdrew its recommendation to purchase the book titled Rama Mandira Yeke Beda? (Why should there be no Rama Mandira?) by eminent writer K. S. ...
March 9, 2021 (Juneau, AK) –Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced effective immediately the COVID-19 vaccine is available for all individuals who live or work in Alaska and are age 16 and older, making Alaska the first state in the nation to remove eligibility requirements. “This historic step is yet another nationwide first for Alaska, but […]