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As Black Friday sales expand, it’s important to be mindful and not overspend.

Black Friday promotes overindulgence, overspending

Rylie Cordella ’25, Business Manager December 6, 2024

I can admit I have definitely fallen victim to Black Friday sales. The feeling of scoring a deal and the thought of saving money is enticing. However, the increasing amount of flashy sales, especially...

Despite all of the excitement that follows Black Friday, it is extremely overrated and takes away from the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Instead, Cyber Monday is the better way to achieve holiday shopping and discounts over Thanksgiving break.

Black Friday traditions detract from the true meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday

Julia Leitner ’23, Web Sports Editor December 6, 2021

Thanksgiving break can be defined by many as a time to reflect, be grateful, spend time with family and indulge in some good food. However,waking up before sunrise, standing in lines for hours on end and...

On the left is a sign inside of Nordstrom at the SoNo collection. On the right is a screenshot of the websites’ deals sharing those deals through Dec. 1 because of the lack of customers planning on coming on Black Friday, so they are extended Cyber Monday.

Cancel in-person Black Friday shopping

Charley Guthartz ‘22, Opinions Editor November 25, 2020

Shoppers crowd the entrances at malls all over town to seize the greatest bargain deals. There is nowhere to walk, and people are jammed in front, behind and to the side of you. Clothes fly off shelves,...

Black Friday, 2019. Customers line up outside Best Buy, waiting for the doors to open. Sales include items such as phones, headphones, cameras and computers.

COVID-19 forces shoppers to rethink Black Friday plans

Hannah Kail ’22, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

Black Friday, considered an annual holiday to any shopping addict, has a whole new look this year due to rising COVID-19 numbers across the country. Although some may take the risk to go out, many will...

Students share perspectives on Black Friday

Students share perspectives on Black Friday

November 29, 2017

By Sasha Narang and Erin Lynch '18

The "right" way to go Black Friday shopping

The “right” way to go Black Friday shopping

November 23, 2016

By Bailey Blaikie '19 How to go Black Friday shopping while avoiding the insanity of long lines and outrageous shoppers Black Friday, the day following Thanksgiving, is the day to score the best...

Shopping frenzies follow Thanksgiving

Shopping frenzies follow Thanksgiving

Alice Hickson, Web A&E Editor November 30, 2014

After a humongous Thanksgiving feast, many people are stuffed to the point of thinking they might never be able to get up again. However, there is one incentive for them to get up the next day. The...

5 ways to bounce back from the Thanksgiving binge

5 ways to bounce back from the Thanksgiving binge

November 26, 2014

It happens to all of us: squeezing and squirming to buckle your jeans you fit into last week as your food baby belly hangs. Thanksgiving meals are a carb overload binge filled with greasy gravy, creamy...

 Sweet deals come with bitter regrets

Sweet deals come with bitter regrets

Daniela Karpenos, Web News Editor November 10, 2014

I bend down to double-knot my laces. Scratch that—I go straight for the triple-knot. I fill my CamelBak HydroTanium water bottle to the brim—I’m going to need to stay hydrated. I hoist my premium,...

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