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Holidazzle Parade 2012

Holidazzle Parade 2012

January 10, 2013

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDr5GxkS6pA Slideshow by Woody Hust Woody Hust is the Sports Editor of The Spartan Speaks. 

Unique holiday traditions show diversity in students

December 17, 2012

Orono students celebrate several different holidays this time of year due to diversity, but they all have unique holiday traditions that bring them closer to friends and family. Nearly everyone made...

Blather with a side of tripe: My gift to you is simply another column

December 17, 2012

Before we begin with this month’s shambling mess of a column, I unfortunately have to punch in my timecard at the hypothetical confessional where I so often find myself (as an aside, if the preceding...

Simple ways to decrease stress during this holiday

Simple ways to decrease stress during this holiday

December 21, 2011

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. Overeating,...

TV channels cater to the holiday-obsessed

December 21, 2011

Many people mark the arrival of the holidays by the prospect of the gifts to buy and receive, the constant loop of Christmas music on the 102.9 radio station or the amount of snow we have to wipe off...

The Holidazzle parade amps up holiday spirit

The Holidazzle parade amps up holiday spirit

December 18, 2011

When choosing fun and festive activities during the winter, students often head to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis to view the  magnificent Holidazzle Parade, which features illuminated floats with...

Pine cones are a fun holiday decoration that also bring the crisp smell of evergreens into the home.

Stores restock their scents for winter

December 18, 2011

As fall comes to an end, the aroma's of apple cider, pumpkin, and crisp leaves disappear as well. With winter here the fresh, crisp, fall fragrances are replaced with jolly winter aromas. There are numbers...

Santa Clause is different in all countries.  The man in the red suit has believers all over the world anxiously awaiting Christmas morning.

The Legend of Santa Clause lives on

December 18, 2011

The persona of Santa Claus has been described for generations as that of a jolly old man who has arguably become one of the most iconic faces of Christmas, but as time goes on it is clear that more and...

Prepare to be scared: haunted houses

Prepare to be scared: haunted houses

October 27, 2011

Wanting to add a little spook to your October? Look no further! Haunted houses are a great way to spend a chilly fall weekend with friends. Here is a rundown of the best haunted houses in the area. Screamtown Screamtown,...

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