Bah humbug!
“A Christmas Carol” live from the stage to the screen

University of Idaho’s Department of Theatre Arts will present a virtual adaptation performance of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” to bring a touch of theater to the holiday season. The play, directed by Craig A. Miller and adapted for the stage by Kendra Phillips will be streamed online over Zoom for seven different performances in early December.

OPINION: The holiday season isn’t worth the endless Christmas music
Allow me to wage a war on Christmas, please

Let’s talk about Christmas. I’m here to tell you why it is the worst holiday ever created. Let’s move right on past the Christian exclusiveness, the mass marketing, the freedom of religion arguments and just get down to the brass tacks of it all. Christmas is the worst because of how obnoxious it is.

When does the winter holiday season really begin?
November is here, seasonal holidays are near and so is the end of this year

It’s a smudged line where the holidays really begin. Corporations start distributing Halloween gear in early August while Valentines candies seem to come right after New Year’s. But it’s Thanksgiving and Christmas where the matter truly becomes controversial.

A good kind of secret
Keeping the magic of Santa Claus alive is an important part of growing up

Half-eaten leftover cookies. A signed note. Boot marks in the snow. Presents under the tree. I was obsessed with Christmas and jolly old Santa Claus growing up. Quite frankly, I […]

Jewish culture matters
UI may be diverse, but it isn’t completely inclusive

The first night of Hanukkah began Dec. 2 and the last night is Dec. 9. Eight days. Eight nights. Instead of hearing the friendly greeting of Happy Hanukkah, Christmas music […]

‘Toys in the front, drugs out the back’
Hodgins Drug and Hobby store still finds success after more than 120 years in business

Even though Pam Hays has managed Hodgins Drug and Hobby since the 1980s, her connection to the downtown Moscow storefront began more than 120 years ago. Hays’ grandfather helped bring […]

Growing a family business
The Brusvens find the holiday spirit by providing trees for Palouse families

For the Brusven family, Christmas trees are not just a holiday tradition, but an everyday experience. Annette Brusven, a long-time Palouse resident, grew up around acres upon acres of trees […]

Funky Christmas jams
Broaden your Christmas playlist with these lesser known holiday songs

For a portion of the holiday-loving population, Christmas tunes began the minute Halloween ended. Even though Christmas music is a favorite genre, the tunes this time of the year tend […]

Same holidays, better music
Listen to better music this Christmas

As we approach Christmas, the classic signs of the season will start to come out of the woodwork. Classic red cups have already popped up at every coffee shop and […]