The Christmas season has arrived and around the world many people are getting ready to celebrate the most joyful holiday of the year. "Christmas is one of the best holidays because all my family gets together and we enjoy each other’s company," said CSUSB student Alba Valdez. Different cultures have their own unique traditions in which they celebrate Christmas. In Latin America, “Las Posadas” or "hospitality," refers to the inn in the story of the birth of Jesus. They are a Catholic tradition commonly celebrated in Mexico and Guatemala. "Where I live, we have Posadas where the people in the city get together; it is a big tradition," said Valdez. Valdez said people walk in … [Read more...] about Latin American Christmas Traditions
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Christmas Time in Fall
As Halloween quickly passes those who chose not to celebrate that particular occasion prepare their decorations for another holiday: Christmas. Halloween draws a big crowd and an even bigger hype, but Christmas enthusiasts don’t let this discourage them from spreading the early holiday cheer. I conducted a survey among my Christian friends at Azusa Pacific University, inquiring if they were allowed to celebrate Halloween or not due to religious beliefs. Of the 20 friends I surveyed, an astonishing 15 of them said they weren’t allowed to celebrate Halloween, but instead attend the church harvest festivals. Evangeline Embry is not only my mother, but also the true queen of … [Read more...] about Christmas Time in Fall
Look great this holiday season
By Shelby Gonzales |Staff Writer| As the holiday season approaches and we are preparing for Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, family gatherings, work parties and New Year’s festivities, we want to make sure we look our best for each occasion. Whether casual or formal, there are perfect outfits for all occasions. In the winter season, coats, sweaters, leggings, and boots are all a must to keep warm out there however, it is important to dress appropriate for each event you plan on attending. While still requiring to dress up for family get-togethers, it is important to stay comfortable to last the night. I think pairing some skinny jeans along with a nice sweater and … [Read more...] about Look great this holiday season
Winter break can’t come soon enough for students
By Brittany Crow |Staff Writer| Holiday breaks mean different things to different students. For some, it means no school, but to others, it means vacations, trips, fun, and spending time with family and friends. The holiday break couldn’t have come any sooner, but many of us are wanting to enjoy ourselves during the break, without emptying our wallets. Our Student Recreation and Fitness Center on campus provides activities for students to go on like snow trips during the winter. The trips to look into would be the one-day Snow Valley Snowboarding trip in our very own San Bernardino Mountains, which will be held on Dec. 8, 15, and 18. Snowshoe Hike is to be held on Dec. 23 … [Read more...] about Winter break can’t come soon enough for students
The online battlefield opens up
by Nigel Hamblin | Staff Writer| Load up gamers. The season of the shooters (FPS) has officially begun. Battlefield 3 is finally here and the bar has been set for the competition, specifically Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. So does Battlefield 3 hold up after all the hype Electronic Arts has been building? The answer is a simple “hell yes.” The most impressive improvement is developer DICE’s new game engine, Frostbite 2. Frostbite 2 is truly a marvel of modern gaming technology, improving on the previous engine and displaying the most breathtaking visuals in any video game to date. The scenery is expansive and detailed with desert, mountain and city landscapes, making it feel as … [Read more...] about The online battlefield opens up