The holiday season is quickly approaching, spurring the time of giving and receiving gifts. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday deals, people are busy trying to get the most out of their money on gifts for loved ones. In the age of online shopping, consumer shopping has gone up 7.8% […]
Tag: Consumerism
Spirit Halloween can’t escape plastic and needs to keep the planet in mind
Spirit Halloween and similar Halloween-themed stores are known for selling cheaply made decorations and costumes, making them a common choice due to their convenience and price. Most of these items, including costumes and decorations, are made from different types of oil-based plastic and they are meant to be used or […]
Class-led Fair Trade tabling to educate students
Photo by Erica Meline During the holiday season, consumerism is at its peak: Doorbuster Black Friday deals, extended mall hours and Amazon’s guaranteed next-day deliveries can turn any person into a shopaholic. In the spirit of giving, it may not necessarily be bad to indulge in the desire to spend. […]
Valentine’s Day has turned into a consumer’s paradise
Photo courtesy of Cliff Johnson, Flickr Valentine’s Day: another excuse to buy gifts for the ones we love, and even possibly the ones we don’t. Those of us who celebrate this holiday are lavished with decadent chocolates that will only damage our New Year’s resolutions. The couples that found love […]
Holiday Spirit at Risk Due to Consumerism
Photo Courtesy of Gridprop For many people, one of the best times of the year is the holiday season. Even now, the meals are being planned, the decorations are being brought out and the Christmas lists are being written. At one time in my life, the holiday season meant spending […]
Nostalgia in Creative Arts Promotes Lack of Originality
Discussions on artistic pursuits, or the prevalence of clichés in popular culture, are often met with eye rolls toward the person complaining. Likewise, a person who speaks out against Hollywood film remakes is often pictured as a snobby aspiring artist who wears a beret and sits in a café. However, […]