This year is the 5th annual ‘Totes for Tots’ where kids 3-5 years olds will be granted free toys in the Compton community. Photos: Service for Learning, Internships, and Community Engagement (SLICE) and Jumpstart. By Richard Ricardo Jr. Staff Writer. CSUDH’s Service for Learning, Internships, and Community Engagement (SLICE), and Jumpstart, a national early education […]
Tag: holidays
Posted inLifestyle
A Bittersweet Holiday: Making it Sweeter as we Continue to Address Its Bitterness
The Loza’s family gathers every year to give grace, spend time together but this year was the first time their celebration was made up of fewer family members because of distance. By Jesus Loza, Staff Reporter A little over a week ago, I was sitting at my family’s table celebrating a holiday that, like many, […]
Posted inCulture, personal experience
The Most Family Bonding Time of The Year
Different cultures put new spins on classic traditions. Photo by Carlos Martinez. By Carlos Martinez, Web Editor The holiday season is the time of year where no matter what your neighborhood looks like the rest of the year, families find ways to showcase the inner beauty in seemingly ordinary things. Growing up mostly in the […]
Posted inOpinion
Students Chime in on Worst Christmas Gifts
By Destiny Jackson, Co-Opinion Editor According to the National Retail Federation, the US spends an estimate of $485 billion during the entire Christmas season alone. That means the average American is spending about $600-$700 during holiday time alone. That’s a lot of jingle bells ringing at the cash register. However, even with all that money […]