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Valentine’s Day: A guide for the chronically single

9 February 2024
Teresa Mainzer
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Is there such a thing as the Grinch but for Valentine’s Day? I think I can speak for lots of singles who are tired of…

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Unpopular Holiday Opinions

8 December 2023
Alee Dickey
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Tis the season to be—well, let us say, a little unconventional. If you find yourself embracing holiday habits that make others raise an eyebrow, fear…

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Local Shops for the Holidays!

8 December 2023
Paula To
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As finals week is coming up, it is understandable if you do not have enough energy to think of different gifts to buy for your…

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Giving Thanks Through Food

17 November 2023
Alaina Flory
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. To me, it is a combination of the best parts of Christmas reduced into a less commercialized and distracting holiday.…

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Winter Break Reflections

5 February 2021
Madison Carroll Porth
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When I began to think about what I did over winter break, I couldn’t quite remember. It just seemed to meld together with the never-ending…

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Opinion: Holiday Travel and Parties Can Wait

4 December 2020
Caitlin Overmeyer
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COVID-19 has changed the way life has operated for the past nine months. One of the biggest changes due to the pandemic is that social…

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Opinion: Politics & the Holidays

4 December 2020
Teresa Mainzer
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While the holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and community, they often are a stressor, as dreaded conversations surrounding politics are inevitable. Like…

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Ethical Gift Giving

4 December 2020
Savannah Hawley
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The holiday season is typically synonymous with gift-giving. While it can bring joy to share in something special with those you care about, ensuring that…

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How to (safely) support local businesses during the holidays

20 November 2020
Savannah Hawley
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The holiday season is upon us, and with that comes the holiday buying season. For better or worse, the holidays are synonymous with gift-giving. With…

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