December 2015 Hello everyone and welcome back! The Spread’s December 2015 Issue is finally here and sure not to disappoint! We have another round of incredible stories this month, ranging from innovative New Years DIY Decorations and stimulating Christmas playlists to an enlightening observation of holidays around the world. In this issue, we have … More Welcome to the December Issue
By Madison Gillespie Happy December, Chambana! The holiday season is settling over UIUC like a fresh blanket of snow, which the campus will get plenty of in the coming months. With a long winter season to come, fashionable students face the ultimate test: putting together a successful look in spite of weather conditions. It’s … More UIUC Student Fashion: Winter Edition
By Vanessa Herrera Hey guys, Vanessa here! I had the greatest opportunity of interviewing the band Ocean Glass, five guys whose true passion is music and who are ready to take on the world. Their music consists of different genres such as indie, alternative, pop punk, indie punk and acoustic, all of which … More INTERVIEW: Ocean Glass
By Mea Donnelly It is that time of the year again: the holiday season. It’s time to spend hours with family and give back. Also at this time, we are often reminded of the goals that were not accomplished in the past year. New Year’s resolutions are made every single year and more … More New Year’s Resolutions
By Vanessa Herrera Crackling, crack, creek. It was this sound that was heard across the streets of the small village hidden somewhere in Mexico. The crackling sound was produced from a bonfire, around which could be seen a family surrounding the fire for a glimpse of warmth. Among the group was nine year old … More A Childhood Christmas Memory to Remember
By Kelli Walker New Year’s Day is when you can officially start fresh and leave the past year behind. So why not get a couple of your closest friends and family together to celebrate? Here are some great DIY tips and tricks for a mesmerizing New Year’s Day party that won’t hurt your bank account. 1.) DIY Candles … More New Year’s DIY: Party Decorations
By Jane Lee There’s no doubt that Chicago is called “The Windy City” because walking to and from class there are students wrestling, or perhaps even embracing, the howls of Chicago’s mighty breath. This year winter snuck up on UIUC students as the weather fluctuated from the mid sixties to low forties. Now, however, with consistently low temperatures and … More Get Ready With Me Vlogs: Winter Inspired Edition
By Ruth Chung It is that time again! December is here, and with it comes thicker jackets, Christmas lights and more inclination to spend time inside. Hot cocoa can become a necessity to complete your book and blanket or even your circle of friends chilling fireside. But the same old chocolate flavor with bits … More Unique Hot Chocolate Recipes For the Holidays
By Ada Li ‘Twas the night before November 1st, when all the stores in the nation sat in quiet anticipation for the holiday cheer to come. Forget the beloved fall flavor of pumpkin spice, forget turkeys and Thanksgiving, for winter is coming. Let the freezing air bring forth aisles upon aisles of Christmas cheer. … More ‘Tis the Season For Peppermint
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