Furman University Math and Computer junior Hayes Brown ’26 has made the most of the digital access to the New York Times provided by the Furman Libraries. One day, while reading the Times, Hayes came across an article in the Style section titled “What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.” The piece asked readers to share their remaining summer goals, and Hayes decided to submit his own.
His submission caught the attention of the editors, and Hayes was featured in a follow-up article titled “20-ish Things You Still Want to Do This Summer,” where he outlined his ambitious plans for the last two weeks of summer. In the article, Hayes listed activities like: “Free mount Jelly’s six-foot unicycle, do a handstand, whistle with two fingers, juggle four balls at once, chug a water bottle in two seconds, do a back flip, moonwalk, learn origami with napkins, memorize a book of the Bible and only text each other in Morse code.” He added, “It’s a bit ambitious. We’ll see how the two weeks goes.”
Hayes’s inclusion in the article shows how something as simple as reading the New York Times can lead to fun and unexpected opportunities. The Furman Libraries’ digital access to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal give students the chance to stay informed, get inspired, and even engage with national conversations.
If you haven’t explored the New York Times through the Furman Libraries yet, now’s the time. From news to style, sports to opinion pieces, the New York Times has something for everyone. Access our digital newspapers today and see where it might take you!