Cristin Dempsey

06 Dec 2012

Christmas celebrated multiple ways by many different cultures around world

I look forward to the traditions in my family every year, which makes Christmas my favorite holiday. Family, food and presents are always something to be joyful about. But what kinds of holiday traditions do people around the globe like to take pride in?

15 Nov 2012

Holidays focused on thanks celebrated around world

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with only a week until we get to get together with our families and stuff our faces with turkey, stuffing and, most importantly, pie.

08 Nov 2012

Veterans Day not only important for veterans

On Veterans Day we honor those who fought for our country all throughout history. While most people know that Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11, the day World War I ended, there are many unknown facts and symbols surrounding the special day.

01 Nov 2012

Life to return to normal after campaign season

While the election is a crucial event for the entire country, it is also a joyful time for everyone. The annoying political attack ads will be gone, and yards will not be littered with obnoxious signs telling you how you must vote.

25 Oct 2012

Countries around the world celebrate Halloween with traditions, customs

Halloween in the United States is well known for costumes, frightening ghost stories and of course, trick-or-treating. People look forward to Halloween every year to dress up as a different character and have an excuse to eat piles and piles of candy.

18 Oct 2012

‘Gangnam Style’ quickly gains popularity

This past summer, a YouTube sensation was released, ready to be familiarized by millions of viewers. The video I am talking about is the hit “Gangnam Style.”

11 Oct 2012

Columbus Day celebration lacks enthusiasm in United States

To many of us Monday, Oct. 8, was just a typical October day. The sky was gloomy, the wind was howling and the ground was littered with fallen leaves from the trees. But what many people have forgotten to recognize is that Monday was a federal holiday.

05 Oct 2012

Ames Suites give sophomores opportunities

After being under construction all of last year, the Jesse H. Ames Suites on the east side of campus was completed this past July. The features of this new residence hall are what put it in such high demand for sophomores. The hall is much different from other residence halls on campus.

20 Sep 2012

Back to school ends popular, beloved ‘Bachelor Pad’ television show for ‘super-fans’

Students already have papers to write, mountains of homework and textbook reading to accomplish and of course, quizzes and tests to study for. Luckily, the beginning of the school year is also good news for any intelligent person out there, season three of “Bachelor Pad” has come to a close.

04 May 2012

Finals Fest hosts local band Cloud Cult

It was announced a few weeks ago that the performing bands at Finals Fest will be alternative-indie band Cloud Cult, along with Jeremy Messersmith and the Bad Habits Brass.