Black Friday is no longer just Black Friday. The shopping craze is oozing into the Thanksgiving, as more and more stores expand their sales. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues the spirit of Thanksgiving has been overrun by American consumerism.
In the U.S., 40% of all food goes to waste. During the holidays, people are confronted with more food than they can eat, meaning a lot of food is wasted. Designer Maggie Stout has an infographic on how people can reduce food waste over Thanksgiving.
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten said the NCAA says St. Thomas could be a Division I institution, a winter snowstorm could muddle Thanksgiving travel plans, and Mississippi residents no longer have to leave the state to buy lottery tickets. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Nearly 55 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend for Thanksgiving. Designer Jason Ortiz breaks down some of the best numbers from the holiday.
Thursday and Friday are the only days off for Thanksgiving break. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that an extra day of break would show support for out-of-state students by providing a much-needed travel day.
Columnist Jeffrey Langan searches for the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
Designer Kari Johnson examines the origins, facts and figures surrounding Thanksgiving.
Designer Kari Johnson explores the statistics behind Black Friday.
In recent years, Black Friday offers have been stretching into Thanksgiving Day and, in some cases, even earlier.
Designer Bailey Jordan found four creative recipies to use up all of your Thanksgiving leftovers.
For the third year, International Student Services is providing international students the opportunity to visit American students’ families for Thanksgiving.
