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Christmas Stars program helps student parents

Lauren Eagle knows first-hand how generous the St. Thomas University community can be at Christmas. Since 2006, Eagle, who is a fixture in STU’s residence life office as student services representative, has been running a program called Christmas Stars. The program gives toys to students with small children who can’t afford to buy gifts. “We’re [...]

You just bought the Santa Claus lingerie with the jingles around the rim. Your room is set in candle light and the smell of ginger cookies lingers in the air. Despite exam stress, it’s time for a fun and relaxing night with your lover. Or so you thought. After a short foreplay, you soon clutch [...]

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The not-so-traditional holiday season songs

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The not-so-traditional holiday season songs

Everyone has that Christmas album that embodies the holiday spirit. For some of us that album is, unfortunately, Kenny G’s Greatest Holiday Classics. Although the man can play a mean saxophone, the album is sexy for about a song and a half before you feel like you’re stuck in an elevator. For those who need [...]

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Christmas is coming and the goose isn’t the only one getting fat. I love the holidays, but I really don’t love the idea of both the turkey and my pants getting stuffed. I’d like to have one New Years resolution list that doesn’t include losing weight, wouldn’t you? So, in order to stay on track [...]

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Feels like home

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It’s too early to be thinking about Christmas, let alone writing about it. This coming from the girl who gets excited when Christmas lights start appearing in windows, who spends hours baking peppermint flavoured goodies in December and who honestly doesn’t mind having to bundle up to go outside in the snow. There’s something nice [...]

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I’m dreaming of a secular Christmas

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There’s no Christ left in Christmas BRANTFORD, Ont. (CUP) — Every year, the same battles get fought about whether there is a “secular war on Christmas” or if Christians are forcing religion on others. This holiday season, though, let’s remember the true meaning of Christmas — consumerism. Holiday shopping usually accounts for as much as [...]

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Maiko Tanabe – The Aquinian Some will travel, some will go to their friend’s but some will stay in a residence. Ayat Abed Isaid isn’t looking forward to the Christmas break. While the majority of the student can’t wait to spend the holiday with their family and friends, Isaid, a fourth-year international student at St. [...]

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STUISA Christmas Social on Dec 4.

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The Aquinian St. Thomas University International Student Association (STUISA) will hold a Christmas Social in a conference room at Holy Cross at 4 p.m. on Dec 4. There will be refreshments, gift swapping, Christmas songs from all over the world, and Christmas activities. Also, “international” Santa Claus will be making an appearance at the event. [...]

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