Senapati, July 24 (MExN): Seeking to infuse in the minds of students the significance of reading and promote reading culture, a Reader’s Club was formed at Mt. Pisgah College, Senapati. Spearheaded by Liba Hopeson, more than forty keen students joined the club, a press release stated. Hopeson, in his introductory speech, refuted the notion that students reading out-of-syllabus books is a waste of time. He stressed the importance of reading variety of books to augment knowledge and broaden the horizon of learning. “As youngsters are engrossed in social media, many do not read books anymore, and the time for the readers has been greatly shortened,” Hopeson rued noting that many youngsters fail to use technology in a constructive way. The club would meet on a fixed day after classes, and have book reviews, taking turns. With the formation of the reader’s club, Hopeson expressed confidence that students will begin to take interest in discussing about books, authors, ideas and philosophies in the school and college campuses.
