Believe it or not, the holidays are less than two months away and flights will be sold out sooner than you think. Even if you are not flying, planning your trip in advance is still important unless you do not mind leaving during rush hour and sitting in traffic for hours. If you want to […]
Tag: Holiday Season
Staying healthy and safe during the holiday season
While the holiday season brings new memories, delicious food and joy, it can also bring stress, unrealistic expectations and even a couple of extra pounds. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and safe during the holiday season. Maintaining emotional wellness One of the main health concerns that people face during the holidays […]
How to win your ugly Christmas sweater contest
With all of the festive holiday parties coming up – and all of the mandatory ones – you may be looking for a funny outfit to spice up the party. Look no further than the ugly Christmas sweater. Whether you are a professional artist or have no artistic ability whatsoever, DIY ugly sweaters are the […]
Your generosity shouldn’t be tied to the holiday season
As we near the holiday season, it will become more commonplace to see familiar red kettles and to hear the tinkling of Christmas bells in the hands of Salvation Army workers at the supermarket. Toy drives will be in full effect and announcements will begin to flood mailboxes and inboxes asking recipients to give back. […]
Have yourself an awesome little holiday break
As college students, it can be quite hard to resist splaying out on a couch or bed during the holiday break, attempting to make up for all of the sleep lost during the semester. However, while getting some much-needed rest is important, students should also try their best to enjoy the many events that South […]
How to decorate your holly, jolly residence hall
Being at school during the holidays can take the “holiday” out of “holiday cheer”. Sometimes decorations can help get people into the spirit of the season, but not everyone has the funds to buy all those fancy decorations. As college students, we have little options to decorate due to our empty pockets and residential hall […]
Staff picks: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
With the holidays under way, our staff is excited to spend them with their loved ones. Holiday cheer is in the air, so check out some of our favorite holiday traditions and consider adding them to your holiday bucket list this year. Sydney Stoneback, visual design assistant, said: “Every year for Christmas my family and […]
Not-so-classic Christmas movies to watch this season
Holidays movies range from the classic Christmas tale to the atypical film starring a bad Santa most definitely on the naughty list. Though dissimilar, there is one thing all Christmas movies have in common: the holiday spirit. Check out this list of films, some classic and some not-so-typical, that embody the Christmas spirit. “Love Actually” (2003) […]
Retail employees should enjoy the holidays too
We enjoy holiday shopping to such an extent that it has become more important than the holidays themselves. No matter how crowded the malls get or how much time we sacrifice with our loved ones, we still love shopping, even if it’s during uncommon times like 11 p.m. or 6 a.m.. But the problem is, […]
We focus on gifts, not the holiday as we should
With the holidays approaching, everybody has a list of items that they either want or plan to buy. Then, that list of items for your family ends up being a priority rather than the holiday itself. It all starts with Black Friday; the day after Thanksgiving dedicated to buying everybody’s favorite items for a discounted […]