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Society has made Christmas into an extremely glamorized event that is easily capitalized off of.

Christmas advertisements fail to reflect holiday realities

Michael Friant, Staff Writer December 19, 2022
Holiday marketing should include everyone’s reality rather than just scanty picturesque moments. While advertisements and movies can continue promoting joyous holiday moments, they should also incorporate the less fortunate aspects of the holidays. Due to the lack of the former in media, many are unfortunately instilled with a sense of shame and guilt if their situations do not fit the Hollywood mold.
Alex Payton, junior majoring in Public Health and Spanish, on her Christmas traditions. 

Photo courtesy of Alex Payton

Humans of the Dub: Working towards an intentional year

Sunshine Angulo, Humans of the Dub - Head Editor December 30, 2020
“Oh man. I’ll be honest—I’m the worst gift-giver ever. I don’t give anyone’s gifts on time. They’re usually like a month or two after the occasion. So, what I’ve learned to do is to just CashApp my family and be like ‘Here’s some money.’"
Advice from Sally Seahawk 2/12/20 (loneliness, Valentines presents and other friends)

Advice from Sally Seahawk 2/12/20 (loneliness, Valentine’s presents and other friends)

Sally Seahawk, Contributing Writer February 12, 2020

How do I avoid feeling lonely/sad on Valentine’s Day? Aside from getting good grades, being involved in school, creating connections and making life-long friends, we also have this pressure to find...

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Advice from Sally Seahawk

Sally Seahawk, Contributing Writer November 15, 2017

Q: I don’t know what to get my SO for Christmas. It should obviously be nice and personal, but being a broke college student I’m not sure what to get that is within my budget. A: Being a broke college...

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