As most everyone is now aware, Paul Newman passed away last Friday, and the world is a bit less handsome as a result. You can read his New York Times obituary HERE.

If you’d like to celebrate his life, pick up one of the several books or DVDs that the library owns.

You can even look in the ARTstor database for a few movie stills, including this one:

At the LC, we’re suckers for a sappy human interest story, especially if it has anything at all to do with the Olympic games. This year, the U.S. flag bearer for the opening ceremonies is Lopez Lomong, a Sudanese refugee who at the age of six was abducted in order to become a child soldier. Lomong will be competing in the 1500 meter race.

Learn more about Lomong’s harrowing life story through newspaper reports by searching his name in our LexisNexis database. A great tutorial on using the system is available on the left when you first enter the database.

Does Lomong’s story inspire you to learn more about the plight of the Darfur region? Then check out one of these books from the library.

If you are ready to put away the Kleenex, try a lighter subject. Why not find out what other athletic standouts in prestigious events such as badminton and handball are carrying their respective countries’ flags?

The IOC’s Official List

-aimee and beth