Art by Addison WhitenValentine’s Day became popular in the United States in the 1840s, and since then it has become a mainstay holiday that Americans spend over $23 billion annually on, according to Statista.For most Americans, Feb. 14 conjures images of teddy bears, roses, chocolate and candy hearts. Internationally, however, the holiday does not always have the same … [Read more...] about Students Celebrate Valentine’s Day Around the World
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Malibu Businesses Offer Valentine’s Day Deals
Roses are red and violets are blue; the best way to spend this Valentine’s Day is in the ‘Bu. Some local favorites are offering specials for you and for that special someone. K Chocolatiers’ new item combines two classic favorites, roses and chocolates. “The roses are the lid and you can fill it with different kinds of chocolates inside, so you can fit up to four … [Read more...] about Malibu Businesses Offer Valentine’s Day Deals
Toast to Birthdays
Art by Madeline DuvallTurning 22 is not as fun as Taylor Swift makes it seem. It’s not really an exciting birthday, especially compared to 21. If anything, it may feel like the first boring birthday of one’s adult life.My birthday was on Feb. 8 and leading up to it, I found it hard to get excited. There were a variety of reasons why: It's expensive, the world's … [Read more...] about Toast to Birthdays
Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays
Graphic by Nate Barton There is a phenomenon of people getting psyched for the holiday season months in advance. From popular social media posts counting down the number of weeks until Christmas, to stores that put out their Christmas merchandise before Halloween, to those annoyingly cheerful people who insist on listening to Christmas music as soon as they feel a chill in … [Read more...] about Stop Over-Hyping the Holidays
Make Friendsgiving a New Tradition
Photos by Micah Lambert Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what you're most thankful for in life and what new blessings the year has brought. Most students head home for the holiday to spend time with family, but what about your friends here at school? For those students staying on campus for Thanksgiving this year, or simply looking to celebrate the friendships they've found … [Read more...] about Make Friendsgiving a New Tradition