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Sleighs, Screams & Stoners: Christmas Coming To Theaters

Alexa Minter December 14, 2015

‘Tis the season for love, snow and gift giving. This time of year also sees Hollywood rolling out movies left and right. This holiday season, prepare yourself for raunchy and feel-good comedy and horror...

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Readin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Megan Loyd December 13, 2015

“Go Set a Watchman” By: Harper Lee Set in Maycomb, Alabama, 26-year-old Jean Louise “Scout” Finch returns home from New York City to visit her aging father. This story is set among the Civil Rights...

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White Elephant in the Room

Jenna Fischer December 13, 2015

Whether it be with coworkers, friends, or family, ‘tis the season for holiday parties. One tradition that often goes hand in hand with these parties is the white elephant gift exchange. Often times,...

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Drinks To Fill You With Holiday Cheer

Alexa Minter December 12, 2015

Alcohol is a must around the holidays, but only if you are of age. It lets you unwind and relax and it lets you tolerate your family for just that much longer. Boozy holiday drinks are a way to liven up...

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Budget Decorating: College Style

Rachael E. Worthington December 12, 2015

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and with it comes the urge for festivity. Decorating an apartment or dorm room can be a challenge, especially with limited funds, but it is definitely possible...

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Time To Get on Santa’s Good List

Alexandrea Rager December 11, 2015

Once the semester kicks off and the arduous academic, personal and work related pressures mount, community service can become secondary. That does not make you a bad person, it means you, like the rest...

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The Curse of the Cards: Why Gift Cards Are the Cop Outs of Christmas

Sarah Ross December 11, 2015

As a college student, I will readily admit that I do not have an aversion to gift cards, especially if they mean I can peruse and obtain that buyer’s remorse from the comfort of my pajamas, at home on...

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Festive Coffeehouse Favorites

Sarah Ross December 10, 2015

It is that time of year again; the time of year for cuddles, cookies and your favorite seasonal coffee drink served in a festive cup. Whether you are a pumpkin spice fan or a patron of the peppermint...

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Holiday Traditions Around the World

Jessica Hayes December 9, 2015

Canada Canadians celebrate "Sinck Tuck," a tradition where families dance together and have a gift exchange after church. Mexico Mexicans celebrate "Three Kings Day," a Christian holiday festival celebrating...

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Get Your Ugly Sweater On

Sarah Hansen December 9, 2015

As the holiday season approaches, another prominent season nears us: ugly holiday sweater season. To most people, ugly holiday sweater parties are a time to let loose and be silly, but to one Fort Collins...

Couple on a date ignoring each other.

When Dating Gets Awkward

Valerie Vester February 13, 2015

It’s that time of year again. That time of year when everyone becomes all obsessed with chocolates, romance, roses, love, gigantic teddy bears…and dating. As if dating isn’t awkward enough on its...

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Laughing With Romantic Comedies

Jessica Hayes February 12, 2015

It’s that time of year again, time to pull out the old romantic comedies and curl up with a fuzzy blanket, time to laugh and giggle while falling in love at the same time. Oftentimes, we can’t decide...

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