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Posts published in December 2024

2024: A “Peach Fuzz” year

PANTONE, known for its standardized color matching system, annually announces one color to be the “Color of the Year.” With the year coming to an end, it’s time to reflect upon this year’s color: Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023).

Word of the Year: The bizarre nature of brain rot

2024 was an interesting year, especially with all of the new slang. From “demure” to “lore,” many words have gained new cultural meanings because of the internet.

FAFSA comes back repaired, pending spring stress test

The Department of Education (DOE) has launched an overhauled Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) system, aiming to fix last year’s disastrous rollout with a streamlined form and faster processing.

Biden pardons Biden

On December 1, President Joseph Biden issued a wide-ranging pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, reversing an earlier pledge not to intervene on his son’s behalf.

EC hosts the 10th annual Winter Wonderland

Courtesy of EC (Shot by Jeff Vock)

The Entertainment Committee (EC) hosted the 10th annual Winter Wonderland event on December 4 drawing over 600 students in attendance.

Unconventional artists: reimagining seasonal imagery

In 1948, Salvador Dali partnered with Hallmark to paint a Christmas card, a drastic deviation from his distinct surrealist style which has captivated onlookers for decades.

The benefits of working with Autism

For many individuals on the autism spectrum, their differences aren’t limitations — they are unique strengths that can transform workplaces. These traits, often misunderstood, offer distinct advantages that employers can leverage, especially in roles requiring precision, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.

Like clockwork

All my finals happen to be next week, which is nice since I’ll finish early, but it’s going to be one heck of a week.