The U Prays for the Dead, Celebrates with the Living

The U Prays for the Dead, Celebrates with the Living By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer Students gathered Oct. 29 to remember deceased loved ones, pray for those affected by social justice issues and to learn about Mexican culture at the seventh annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead celebration.   Bringing the decorations, […]

The U Celebrates Jewish Holiday 

The U Celebrates Jewish Holiday By Kyra Krzywicki – Staff Writer  You might have noticed a large tent-like structure in front of the DeNaples Center between Oct. 11 and 13.  The wooden shelter you saw is known as a Sukkah, a temporary dwelling built to celebrate Sukkot, which is a Jewish holiday celebrated for a […]

The Meaning of Valentine’s Day

The Meaning of Valentine’s Day By Ashley M. Burdick | Online Editor People often ask themselves, what is the meaning of Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is an international and significant celebration of love amongst family, friends and loved ones. No matter the location, people from all over the world are celebrating this holiday in unision. […]

How Do Royals Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

How Do Royals Celebrate Valentine’s Day? By Phil Rauch | Editor in Chief Valentine’s Day means many different things to many different people. Some people love Valentine’s Day, some people hate it. It’s definitely somewhat of a controversial holiday. A lot of people associate Valentine’s Day with exclusively romantic love, or love that’s involved in […]