Daily Archives: November 29, 2021

The Markin Center at Bradley University gets a much needed makeover

November 29, 2021
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The Markin Center at Bradley University gets a much needed makeover

The Markin Center at Bradley University gets a much needed makeover.   With operations returning to normal this year at the University, The Markin Center saw an influx of students return to its facilities and gym.    According to the University website the establishment “boasts three levels that include a 46-food rock climbing wall,...

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What have E-commerce and the Covid-19 pandemic done to America’s favorite consumer holiday – Black Friday?

November 29, 2021
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What have E-commerce and the Covid-19 pandemic done to America’s favorite consumer holiday – Black Friday?

A combination of Covid-19, ease of online shopping, and crowds to blame. We all remember the famous photos and videos of stampedes of Black Friday shoppers. Yet it seems that each year more shoppers choose to spend their money on internet purchases as online sales out-gun in-store retailers in sales. Since the start of...

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Starbucks Holiday Menu Helps Customers Get in the Holiday Spirit

November 29, 2021
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Starbucks Holiday Menu Helps Customers Get in the Holiday Spirit

Snow is falling outside, covering every inch of green and brown left on the ground. Christmas carols are echoing from a few rooms away. A fire is roaring through the chimney, crackling gently. Gifts are piled up against the wall, waiting to be wrapped and perfectly placed under the tree. A holiday romance movie...

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Prepping for a New Normal

November 29, 2021
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Prepping for a New Normal

The coronavirus pandemic has posed a challenge to all of us over the last couple of years. Whether it is, social distancing, mask mandates, or vaccine requirements, there has been a plethora of changes that have been put into effect.  March of 2020 was an unprecedented year for people around the world, but those...

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Dogs & Dawgs: A sizzling fundraiser with a purpose

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On Aug. 29, in a heartwarming fusion of food and philanthropy, the Wags for Mags organization hosted its fall fundraiser, where hot dogs were...

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