**Step 1:** First, gather your materials. You’ll need wrapping paper, tape, scissors, a piece of paper for the nametag (you can also buy a premade tag) and, of course, your present. **Step 2:** Measure...

For my final column (sadness!), I’ve decided to give you readers an early Christmas gift. No, sadly I’m not giving away new Xboxes. I’m not Oprah after all. Instead it’s a list of TV series to...

Did everyone have a nice Thanksgiving break? Yeah? I only gained 16 and a half pounds and permanently tarnished my relationship with multiple family members, so I’d say my break was an overwhelmingly...

On Wednesday, the College Music Committee’s Lunchtime Talent Musical Showcase will feature the folky voice of sophomore Kat Birkenbeuel. Birkenbeuel can be seen all over campus, serving on Dance Marathon...

Cut Copy has been making music since 2001, and was one of my first discoveries in middle school as I first ventured into the alternative music scene. (I was lucky enough to have a cool uncle who’s in...

Thanksgiving serves two distinct purposes in our culture. Its primary purpose is to reunite families and loved ones who otherwise might not have an excuse to see each other. The other purpose is to stuff...

I can hardly believe that it’s finally December. Can you? Where did the semester go? With the advent of the new month, I’m sad to announce that this column is ending. Thanks for reading, guys. Your...

**Spencer Hoagland** _Florist and forgetful child’s savior_ Let’s say you forgot your mom’s birthday. Quick — what do you do? A: Panic B: Yell at the iCal alert that you _swear_ wasn’t there...

From protein powder to black and gold kicks, we’ve got the perfect gift ideas for your most athletic friends. [**Vitasport Protein Synthesis 7**](http://www.nutrishopredondobeach.com/pro7ein.html) **$67.99** **Nutrishop...

If you’re not in the mood for your typical morning latte, ward off chills from the winter winds (or dread of finals) with one of these holiday drinks, brought to you by the downtown CoMo coffee shops....

Since September 2012, Helena and Allen Shih have been using their petite shop to provide pastries to match your sweet tooth’s every craving. [U Knead Sweets](http://ukneadsweets.com/) is located downtown...