December 2021 | Volume 27 Issue 2
As the holidays are rapidly approaching, one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself and the community is shop locally.
Millions of people listen to Christmas music in the winter months. Hundreds of new Christmas albums are released each year, but which is the most popular?
By Layla Roy
After nearly two years of enduring COVID-19, there’s no doubt people are eager to celebrate the holiday season this year. The holidays are certainly bad for the environment, but there are many ways to be eco-friendly as a consumer.
Photo courtesy of Makayla Dorvil
For those that are tired of watching Hallmark Christmas movies and Elf for the millionth time, a different movie has hit the media with an interesting take on the Austro-Bavarian folklore character, Krampus.
By Talia Reiss
America’s labor shortage reflects a deep-rooted ethical problem with the way America treats and pays its workers.
As the holidays approach, COVID-19 continues to spread and new variants are developing. What does this mean for families looking to celebrate together? How can COVID-19 and other variants affect us after the holidays?
"It doesn’t take itself seriously in a sense. It’s not like comedy music, but there are definitely some moments where you can laugh at the song and I won’t be offended."
The holiday season can be a magical time filled with hot chocolate, frosty windows, and cozy red scarves (wink). As we wrap up Hanukkah and welcome the Christmas spirit with open arms, it’s not hard to find joy and wonder in the world around us. But winter can be a stressful time, too...
The Spectrum Staff
Staff Advisors.....Robin Maslanek & Adele Metrakos
Editor-in-Chief.........................................Talia Reiss
Editor-in-Chief.....................................Rachel Asoda
Copy Editor.....................................Alyssa Lundberg
Photographer.......................................Makayla Dorvil
Layout.................. Talia Reiss, Rachel Asoda, Matti Petricone, Rose Gordon
Staff: Ava Eliasson, Allie Leen, Madison Milla, Tayler Anderson, Zoe Ryder, Karlie Shatoff, Keara Dorvil, Gissela Morales, Nathan DeVisser, Sidney Beckerich, Layla Roy