The Book Thief. Markus Zusak. 552 pp. Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Rachel Ishak Social Work, Fall ‘2017 11 October 2017.   Liesel Meminger, a young German girl, is sent to live with foster parents Rosa and Hans in Nazi Germany. While settling into her foster home, Hans teaches Liesel to

Lone Survivor. Marcus Luttrell. 390 pp. Little, Brown, 2007. By Rachel Ishak. Social Work, Fall ‘17.   If you desire to read a compelling book that accurately portrays the heroism soldiers display in the face of very real danger and demonstrates why Americans must express their gratitude to these brave

Word on the street is the gala is different this year. And not simply different in location and theme – at this year’s Masquerade Ball, dancing will be permitted. This “minor detail” has completely changed the game of the gala (is it really pronounced gay-la?!). The prospect of officially being