St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten said the NCAA says St. Thomas could be a Division I institution, a winter snowstorm could muddle Thanksgiving travel plans, and Mississippi residents no longer have to leave the state to buy lottery tickets. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Thanksgiving by the numbers
Nearly 55 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this weekend for Thanksgiving. Designer Jason Ortiz breaks down some of the best numbers from the holiday.
OPINION: Extended Thanksgiving break allows ample rest, travel time
Thursday and Friday are the only days off for Thanksgiving break. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that an extra day of break would show support for out-of-state students by providing a much-needed travel day.
Make time to love
Columnist Jeffrey Langan searches for the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
History of Thanksgiving
Designer Kari Johnson examines the origins, facts and figures surrounding Thanksgiving.
Black Friday
Designer Kari Johnson explores the statistics behind Black Friday.
Black Friday deals start sooner
In recent years, Black Friday offers have been stretching into Thanksgiving Day and, in some cases, even earlier.
Recipes to ‘rock’ Thanksgiving leftovers
Designer Bailey Jordan found four creative recipies to use up all of your Thanksgiving leftovers.
International students celebrate American Thanksgiving
For the third year, International Student Services is providing international students the opportunity to visit American students’ families for Thanksgiving.