503 people were arrested at the annual Thanksgiving festival of Irreecha on Oct. 2 under suspicion they were planning to incite violence during the festival. Ethiopia News Agency quoted…
Over 500 arrested at Ethiopian festival following political unrest
Events Calendar Nov. 26-Dec. 2
Tuesday, Nov. 26 Art “Into Dust” One Grand Gallery Noon–6 p.m. Free Recent works by artist Corey Smith. Music Cautious Clay Wonder Ballroom 8:30 p.m. $18–20 R&B singer and…
The holidays are rough, but you’re not alone
I’m not ashamed to admit it: I hate the holidays. While my reasons are personal, I believe they’re important to share. If the holidays are hard for you too, know…
Students’ holiday traditions
Students share what holiday traditions mean to them.
Food justice and the case for mutual aid
The holidays are just around the corner, and with them turkeys, tofurkeys, and hopefully genuine appreciation of one another. In times of acute need, when intervention by the state is…
First Nations and Thanksgiving: Struggling to give thanks
Despite having many fond memories of celebrating a holiday centered around gratitude and togetherness, Thanksgiving no longer has the same charm of my childhood. Growing up, we learned about Native…
A friendsgiving cooking guide
Maybe you’re not returning home. Maybe you’ve managed to score a seat at your friend’s house. Or maybe you’re graced with a decent sized dining room. It’s Friendsgiving. The best…
Survive Thanksgiving as Vegan/Veg/Gluten-Free
When Thanksgiving Day calls, turkeys cluck, potatos mash, and fountains of gravy flow. But what if your vegan diet, gluten intolerance, allergies or other dietary restrictions have you feeling left…
What to do when you’ve got nothing to do on Thanksgiving
As someone whose family lives 3,000 miles away in New Jersey, I often find myself wondering what to do on major holidays, and Thanksgiving is no exception. So I’ve compiled…