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A group of 24 close friends gathers around a table to share lunch on Friday, Nov. 16. This tradition is known as Friendsgiving. Photo by Allie Pigg.

Family values of Thanksgiving

Jordyn Thompson November 28, 2018

ast year the average American spent about $165.14 on food and other items on Thanksgiving, according to a survey by LendEDU.com. Although most average Americans spend a large amount of money to celebrate...

Movie shelves set up in the middle of the isle at Wal-Mart are empty by 1:00pm on Black Friday.

It’s time to choose stuffing over sales

Alice Yu November 26, 2015
As corporate Black Friday doorbusters push for earlier open times, the spirit of Thanksgiving gets left behind, buried under sale ads evening shopping.
Freshman Kristine Cho shops online

Students participate in holiday shopping season

Nicole Schroeder December 14, 2014

As of this weekend, the holiday shopping season is well underway, having begun two weeks ago on the day after Thanksgiving, known commonly as "Black Friday."  Nearly 86.9 million people looked for deals...

Student View: Black Friday

Student View: Black Friday

Sophie Whyte November 26, 2013

Following the day of Thanksgiving, "door-buster sales" entice Americans to shop 'til they drop. Black Friday is an unofficial American holiday that is the opening of winter shopping in stores, with Cyber...

A new bill proposes stores would remain closed for the day after Thanksgiving, commonly known as Black Friday. The bill aims to encourage people to spend more time with family and friends. Photo provided by Alyssa Sykuta

Bill suggests changes to Thanksgiving plans

Atreyo Ghosh March 7, 2013

The “Black Friday Creep,” the moving up of opening times for Black Friday, grows every year, but a bill proposed by Rep. Jeff Roorda in the Missouri House of Representatives may force some businesses...

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