• Happy Hanukkah from the Maccabeats [Video]

    Happy Hanukkah from the Maccabeats [Video]

    The Maccabees are all about making the holidays come to life with the smooth sounds of their a capella group. Their latest hit, which features a collaboration with Matisyahu, is just what you need for Hanukkah Hump Day. What’s Hanukkah Hump Day? Oh it’s just what we call the midpoint of the Hanukkah festivities.

  • The Craziest Christmas Light Displays You’ll See [Photos]

    The Craziest Christmas Light Displays You’ll See [Photos]

    Most of the girls in my sorority house (myself included) have decorated their rooms in the Christmas spirit even though we’re only here for a little while in December. Christmas decorations are super fun, but I can’t imagine running up my power bill to the point of no return for the sake of lights. However, there are some people that take Christmas light displays very seriously.

  • The Ultimate Holiday Playlist!

    The Ultimate Holiday Playlist!

    Of course the best part of ending the semester isn’t being able to throw your notes in the garbage (although that is pretty amazing); it’s the fact that we finally get to enjoy the holidays! You’ve got parties to attend, red and green mini dresses to wear, and major gift wrapping (and unwrapping!) to do!

  • Weekly Wrap Up: Singing The Finals Blues

    Weekly Wrap Up: Singing The Finals Blues

    I know I should be listening to holiday tunes (which are only bearable if they’re sung by Lady Gaga) or baking cookies or something, but all I can think about right now is finals. It’s like being the one sober girl at the party: everyone around me is drunk on holiday cheer, but I’m going to be feeling pretty Scroogey until December 21 when I take my last exam and go home.

  • Saturday Read: The Gift, by Cecelia Ahern

    Saturday Read: The Gift, by Cecelia Ahern

    Even though I live in chilly Northwestern Ontario, the snow has still not fallen! And, yes, I am a little peeved. Usually the late November snow signals me to bust out the Christmas decorations and movies (can anybody say Elf?!) and indulge in the holiday spirit. But this year I’ve had to create all the spirit myself.

  • Shoplifting is Not The Answer!

    Shoplifting is Not The Answer!

    Sure, times are tough right now. Money is tight. But that is still no excuse for the 20% increase i

  • Where Is The Christmas Spirit?!

    Where Is The Christmas Spirit?!

    The stuffing is gone. The pumpkin pie has been demolished. Which can only mean one thing: the sea…