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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Valentine’s Day: the holiday single people love to hate

Daniela Cejudo Curiel February 11, 2025
Learning to be alone isn’t easy, and it feels even harder during a holiday dedicated to love. But love isn’t only romantic — it deserves to be celebrated in all its forms. 
Luc Ljoka | Graphic Artist

Holiday travel | Doctor’s Orders

Luc Ljoka November 18, 2023
Dear Doctors, I’m excited to go home for Thanksgiving, but traveling during the holidays always stresses me out. How do I minimize the stress of holiday travel? Sincerely, Perplexed
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Minority Report: The joy of giving

Lincoln Son Currie December 8, 2021
During this holiday season, it is important to acknowledge how much gifts can mean beyond their monetary value.
A wrapped gift. With the winter holidays and the season of gift-giving fast approaching, Lynn shares 10 gift ideas from the most memorable ones she has given and received. COURTESY OF M01229 VIA FLICKR

Lynn’s gift guide for the holidays

Lynn Chu November 30, 2021
It’s time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Start your Christmas right now

Lincoln Son Currie October 28, 2021
Getting on the naughty list is no longer the only way to get nothing for Christmas this year.
Friends chatting over a video call. Keeping in touch with our friends across state or country lines can be difficult when in the thick of University life – Sam provides some tips to help maintain those close connections. COURTESY OF BEN COLLINS VIA UNSPLASH

Out of sight, but never out of mind

Sam Thomas October 6, 2021
Living far away from your hometown best friends can feel like a balancing act.
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