A Day of Thanks An Essay on Creativity and Giving Thanks

By: Clare Dunn ~Guest Writer~ I think at this point in my life, I’m most grateful for my capabilities. As a fine arts major and writing minor, I think my creativity is one of my strongest characteristics. Without critical thinking, however, that creativity can be a little bit too unhinged. My education is the main thing that I’m trying to expand. That expansion of knowledge is what gives me opportunities that I am extremely grateful for. This past summer, I was able to go to Arrowmont for a week thanks to a scholarship set up by the Xavier art department. … Continue reading A Day of Thanks An Essay on Creativity and Giving Thanks

Holiday Showdown

By: Carly Mulert ~Staff Writer~ Halloween is over, and November has begun. The fall weather is crisp, and everyone looks great and cozy in fall fashion. And the next holiday that is coming up is Christm…NO! It’s Thanksgiving! Everyone goes from “Happy Halloween!” to “Merry Christmas!” unnecessarily fast. People need to calm down with the Christmas joy! It’s weird when you walk around Kroger and “I’ll be Home for Christmas” is playing when it’s barely November. It’s not right! We are forgetting the part where we are thankful for the things we have and appreciative of everyone in our lives. … Continue reading Holiday Showdown