Thanksgiving against Christmas
Thanksgiving J’Mari Hughes — Copy Editor Thanksgiving is a bonding time for families to enjoy macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, stuffing and, of course, turkey. That
How to get that special someone a special gift
Paige Tillinghast – Special to the Southern News Thanksgiving has officially come and gone now, which means that the holiday season is in full swing. This is truly my favorite time of year,
Students have sights set on Winter Break
Krystal Goethe – Special to the Southern News With the fall 2014 semester coming to a close, many students and faculty look forward to the winter break. This when students get the chance
Students make cards for children’s hospital for ‘Be Kind’ event
Jene Thomas – General Assignment Reporter With the return of the holiday season, Southern Connecticut State University began organizing different events around campus to bring new meaning to gift giving. As students
Single for the holidays: How to survive
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor How many of you have had this problem? You’re sitting at the holiday table with your relatives, enjoying whatever holiday food that is tradition for you and your
When Black Friday starts on Thanksgiving Thursday
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor It is no secret that Christmas is rapidly stealing Thanksgiving’s thunder. However, it’s reaching to new extremes. Stores, instead of opening in the early hours of Black
When is it too early for Christmas decorations?
Natalie Barletta – Opinions Editor We’ve just finished clearing out our bowls of Halloween candy, however when walking down the aisles of department stores and shopping malls, you’d think that were just a
How to snag a seasonal part-time job
Kelsey Mix – Copy Editor It’s hard enough finding a part-time job in today’s working world, but if you’re looking for a part-time seasonal job, it gets even trickier. If you don’t work
Celebrating Christmas on screen: Classic Christmas movies
Jamila Young – Arts & Entertainment Editor Thanksgiving is behind us, and the holiday season continues with Christmas up ahead. Television networks are soon to start airing holiday parades, Christmas specials, and
Gifts that will earn you the title of ‘Master Gift Giver’
Josh Falcone – General Assignment Reporter With the holidays fast upon us it’s time to start thinking about what to get for the people on your list. The following is a short
Saving money during the holidays
Janine Savoie – Special to the Southern News Holidays are about spending time with loved ones, but sophomore Devin Dufour said she still tries to save up as much money as possible for
Southern spreads holiday cheer with Friends of Rudolph
Kelsey Mix – Online Editor/Copy Editor When December rolls around at Southern, you’re reminded of the holiday season and one of SCSU’s biggest community service events, Friends of Rudolph. The daylong event provides