Photo by Pauline Park On the second floor of the C-wing, the Ramapo Women’s Center holds their Coffee Talks. These discussions take place in a comfortable atmosphere where students lounge in chairs and debate current issues. This week’s topic was relevant, but has roots that date back to when the […]
Tag: Thanksgiving
American Children in Need of Food Assistance Met with ‘Noticeable Silence’
Photo Courtesy of M., Flickr Creative Commons One of the most coveted days of the fall season is rapidly approaching: Thanksgiving. While this holiday does not mean fun costumes or presents, it is the one day of the year where calories do not matter and one is never full. The […]
Cyber Monday Has Become a Premiere Holiday Shopping Day
There are few things that motivate people to wake up in the middle of the night willfully, but one of those things is unquestionably large savings. Cyber Monday and Black Friday are the biggest motivators of the year. According to the Business Insider, “Cyber Monday shattered records this year.” But […]
Family Bakes Dozens of Pies Annually, Keeps Tradition Alive
Photo Courtesy of Melissa Aiello The turkey is on the table draped in gravy, or perhaps the tree is up with presents underneath, but no matter the details, many Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving and decorate a Christmas tree. Those things are not particularly special. What is special, however, is […]
Tips for a Stress-free Holiday Shopping Season
Photo courtesy of Peter Hilton, Flickr Creative Commons This winter, millions of happy holiday gift givers will shop till they drop. The National Retail Federation is projecting a 4.1 percent increase in holiday sales over last year, meaning that retailers across the nation will rake in $616.9 billion this holiday season. All […]