“Unexpected Christmas” came out in November of this year, just in time for the holidays. It quickly became a warm and joyful film that many families enjoyed together. I appreciated, in particular, the much-needed break it gave watchers from the usual overdone holiday films that feel the same. Led by Tabitha Brown and Lil Rel…
Danielle Carlisi, Editor-in-Chief “Rise of the Guardians,” the 2012 animated film, is an elite Christmas movie. Well, it’s a perfect movie for any time of the year, but this version of Santa Claus is peak which is why it’s a must-watch Christmas adventure. This legend sports tattoo sleeves, two swords, and a Russian accent —…
When I think fashion, I think of putting together fun outfits to express myself. Behind the racks and stores, though, there is a growing consumption problem quietly devouring our planet from under us. Fast fashion includes cheaply produced garments, frequent “drops,” and low prices. While it seems great to the consumer, the retail phenomenon is…
Ranked 4th in the country, SVSU’s moot court team is a hidden gem amongst the programs offered on campus. According to the American Moot Court Association (AMCA)’s website, the organization allows thousands of undergraduate students to compete in simulated appellate cases, developing legal skills and deepening their understanding of the law. SVSU’s involvement in moot…
I am not a baker – my skills are usually limited to boxed cake mix and pre-made Pillsbury cookie dough. But, in an effort to get into the holiday spirit, I put my baking skills to the test and got festive with a new recipe. I wanted to attempt one that looked easy and sounded…
Growing up, Christmas was always the best day of the year. Well, actually, Christmas Eve was. Christmas morning felt magical for the first hour, but once the presents under the tree were opened, investigated, and tested, the magic faded. The gifts ended up piled in the corner of my bedroom, haunting me for months until…
The Saginaw Valley State University baseball team held a toy drive in collaboration with Saginaw Old Town Junction to support the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program through Dec. 1. Adam Piotrowicz, the head coach of the baseball team, commented on the toy drive. “We have the opportunity [to] help bring joy to…
As we get older, the amount of free time we have decreases every year. By the time we do have time to ourselves, the temptation to bedrot and doomscroll is a strong one. Even when we are with friends, somehow, scrolling TikTok and Instagram reels turns into a social activity, usually with few words spoken…
If you’re anything like me, you might feel a sense of impending doom when it comes to graduation and facing the job market. I know I haven’t faced that music yet, but a mentor and a friend just put this into perspective for me: the job market might be tough for the experienced right now,…
The University Art Gallery is currently featuring “Lost in Translation,” an exhibit by artist Hannah Duggan. Her work involves multiple mediums and explores the many crosspoints between modern language and technology. Duggan, who currently teaches at Central Michigan University, holds a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Georgia and an MFA in…
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