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5Dec

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Opinion

5 Christmas Gifts for College Students

BY: Savanna Pruitt The holiday season is officially here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about who’s on your gift list and what you’re going to get for them. Stuck when it comes to what to get the college student in your life? Don’t worry— here are a few easy ideas. 1. Healthy care packages. A healthy care package like this one is a great way to show any college student how much you love them. This specific care package comes with thirty treats ranging from granola bars to fruit snacks. It’s great for college students who need to take their healthy snacks on the go in between classes. 2. An aromatherapy diffuser. Most college dorms don’t allow students to have candles or burn incense. As a result, college students are stuck using canned air fresheners to spruce...

13Nov

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Mental Health and the Holidays

BY: Jayla Brown The holidays are coming up quickly, and while many are rejoicing for this time of year, some are not. Many people around the world have admitted that the holidays are not exactly the best time of year for their mental health. Whether it be problems with family, friends, or just life, it is very common for stress and depression to dampen your holiday mood. A survey by the American Psychological Association showed that thirty-eight percent of people said their stress level increased during the holiday season. Here are four things you can do this holiday season to cope with stress and depression. Keep your expectations manageable. Be realistic. You won’t be available for every function and gathering.Save time for yourself. Holidays can be about you, famil...

5Dec

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Editorials

Favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies

BY: Molly Gray If you did not already know, the Hallmark Channel is already playing their new Christmas movies, as well as the classic ones that we all know and love. As usual, they have two channels where you can watch these movies. The first one is Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, which plays what I call the “sad movies.” Truthfully, they are the movies that are very heartwarming. The other is the Hallmark Channel, which plays movies that can be considered romantic comedies. Hallmark has something for everyone this Christmas season. Here’s what I found to be some favorite Hallmark movies. Ashley Taylor, AUM student and Hallmark Christmas movie-lover, says that her favorite new Hallmark Christmas movie so far is Merry and Bright. This movie has Jodie Sweetin (Full House) and Andrew W...

5Dec

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Opinion

The History of Christmas Trees

BY: Molly Gray It is getting close to the time of year in which you will start putting up your Christmas tree to get you in the Christmas spirit. One thing you probably do not do is wonder where the Christmas tree tradition started. The fact is that there are many different theories about Christmas tree origins. Here is the history of Christmas trees. Evergreen trees were used for many years by Pagans to celebrate winter festivals. Some would even use the branches to decorate their homes for the winter solstice. Though the official time period when Fir trees were used for Christmas trees is unknown, Northern Europeans were known to hang the trees upside down from the ceiling as their Christmas trees more than 1000 years ago. Both Estonia and Latvia claim that they had the first Chri...

5Dec

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Opinion

A Warhawk’s Winter Break

BY: Anthony Flournoy School can be very stressful for students, but sometimes self-reflection can help de-stress. Self-reflection can involve congratulating yourself on another successful semester in your college career, or maybe looking back on your previous work and focus on enhancing certain skills. This gives students time to analyze themselves and work on shortcomings. The semester is finally coming to an end, and Winter Break is approaching. Even though the upcoming break could be boring, there are many things you can do throughout the break to stay productive. You could obtain a temporary job, volunteer, spend time with family, or spend time reflecting and preparing for the upcoming semester. All of these things can keep you busy through the upcoming winter break. Re...

5Dec

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Volunteering During the Holidays

BY: Kaleria Jackson It’s that time of year again— the time where everyone is filled with cheer and the desire to give back to others. Even though we should give back to others all year round, this time of year is special to many. As people who are fortunate enough to have the things that we have, we should find it in our hearts to give to others in need. Here are a few ways we can give back this year. Adopt a Family If you adopt a family in need for the holidays, the family will write a wishlist of things they want, and you will take the list and try to get as many things on the list as you can. Host a toy drive Many parents or caregivers cannot afford to give their children toys for the holidays. Hosting a toy drive can allow you to give a child a s...

Keeping Up Your Diet Through the Holidays

5Dec

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Keeping Up Your Diet Through the Holidays

BY: Caitlin Gallagher The holidays. If you’re like me, you start thinking about turkeys and hams and all the fixings around August. In my humble opinion, the holidays are the best part of the year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the cherry on top of the green and red cornucopia: New Years. Sometimes, though, we tend to compromise our diets and healthy living for the two-month celebration. We say that we’ll just splurge for the one day and hop back on the healthy train as soon as the day is done. However, falling off the wagon for one day can set back our fitness or dieting progress tenfold. Although ham and turkey are relatively healthy for you, we sometimes go off the deep-end when it comes to sides and fixings. The holidays are a perfect time to load up on carbohydrates, whic...

4Dec

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Buying Christmas Presents on a Budget

BY: Allison Stewart As “Jingle Bells” begins playing on the radio, Christmas shopping begins. The list of people you need to buy presents for usually grows quicker than expected. You may think your wallet will slowly lose it’s jingle — it does not have to, though. No matter how long your list may be, there are ways to ensure you get the perfect presents without breaking the bank. It all begins with comparing your options. It also helps to group people who are associated with you in similar ways. You can organize it by how much you are willing to spend for these groups. You can also find ways to stretch one transaction. For example, if you want to buy a small present for neighbors and co-workers, you can find places that sell items in packs, such as lotions or bath bombs. This a...

9Nov

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Tips for Going to Any Christmas Market

BY: Molly Gray I am obsessed with going to Christmas markets in the area. There is just something so fun and magical about shopping in a Christmas Wonderland. I go to two markets every single year. Therefore, I have learned a lot, so I want to share my tips for going to any Christmas market. Look at the schedule for the market. This may seem like a simple thing, but it is very important. Most markets span over the weekend and offer a preview night. Preview nights are nice, but they cost extra. Therefore, you need to know what will take place each day. My best advice is to not attend on a Saturday unless you have no other option. Everyone goes on Saturdays, so it is extra crowded. Beware of strollers. Christmas markets are full of mothers who are looking for good Christmas ...

The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

8Nov

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The City of Prattville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade

BY: Molly Gray The City of Prattville will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade during the first week in December. The Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. Local dancers and musicians will start the event with various carols and dances that they have prepared. The tree will officially be lighted at 7 p.m. Santa Claus will come shortly afterwards for children to see him and take pictures with him. The Christmas tree will be the center of the Christmas lights display in downtown Prattville. The next night, December 6, 2019, the City will host the Christmas Parade at 7 p.m. It will run through downtown Prattville, so Main Street will be closed for the parade. Applications are available if you want to enter a float in the parad...