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EVENTSOn Campus Off Campus Other

The Devil Wears Prada has released five albums, a DVD, an EP, including thirteen singles, and ten music videos.The American Christian melodic met-alcore band has been on popular tours, such as Vans Warped Tour and Mayhem Festival.

Sun Bowl ParadeWhen: Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Where: Montana Ave., El Paso

The Devil Wears PradaWhen: Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.Where: Sunshine Theater120 Central Avenue SWAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87102

5K Turkey RunWhen: Nov. 23 from 7:30 a.m. to noon Where: The block of Wells/Locust/Stewart/Williams streets

Peak Fitness Challenge HikeWhen: Nov. 23 from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Ron Coleman Trail Franklin Mountains State Park

International Mariachi Conference ,Concert & MassWhen: Nov. 22-24Where: NMSU Pan AmVisit: lascrucesmariachi.org

The Devil Wears Prada

Performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’When: Nov. 22-Dec.8Where: Center for the ArtsMore info: See page 6

3ON THE TABLE

by S. O. NicliStaff Writer

Thanksgiving can be consid-ered the food holiday of the year, but times are changing, and tur-key is slowly getting replaced with healthier, vegetarian alternatives.

Universally, health-minded people or vegetarians don’t neces-sarily need to be excluded from the Thanksgiving dinner celebra-tions. Most of the dishes served at Thanksgiving are already vegetar-ian based; the only hurdle left to conquer is a worthy replacement for turkey.

Recently, tofurkey has become the most popular vegan alterna-tive for vegetarians. It comes in the form of a loaf and can even be bought with gravy and stuffing in-cluded. Tofurkey can also be made at home, which is a viable alterna-tive to keep the tradition of cook-ing on Thanksgiving Day alive.

Keeping in mind those who don’t want to lose the turkey as the centerpiece of the table, there is a “Vegan Whole Turkey,” sold by VegeUSA. This product, as its name would suggest, looks incredi-

bly like an actual turkey and is large enough to feed 12 to 14 people, ac-cording to about.com.

Even though the turkey is im-portant, a vegetarian Thanksgiving shouldn’t end there. The Internet is full of recipes for vegetarian sides, like baked polenta (porridge) with mushrooms, roasted parsnip bread pudding and creamed kale gratin. Recipes for all these dishes can be found on buzzfeed.com.

Yet, these aren’t the only side options for vegetarians. An over-whelming number of alternative recipes can be found online and will craft a healthy yet enjoyable thanksgiving.

Statistically, vegan Thanksgiving side dishes tend to be the healthi-er option rather than their turkey alternative counterparts, such as tofurkey and VegeUSA’s vegan whole turkey.

According to Vandana Sheth, registered dietitian and spokesper-son for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, in an article from the Huffington Post, “a lot of (vegan turkeys) are heavily processed, where you lose some of the nutri-tional benefits found in soy natu-rally.”

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Traditional Thanksgiving days are overAunt Jean’s Crock Pot TofurkyDESCRIPTION:

This simple recipe makes for a moist, delicious Tofurky Roast and will have you asking, does it get any easier than this?

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tofurky Roast (can be frozen) 1 can cranberry sauce (chunky or smooth)1 package dry vegetarian onion soup mix*16 ounces vegetable broth1 Tablespoon garlic powder (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Empty packet of soup mix into crock pot. Add 16 ounces of vegetable broth and garlic powder (if using). Add the can of cranberry sauce stirring to mix. Place Tofurky Roast in the center of the pot. Cook on high setting. Baste your Tofurky Roast about every half hour. Cook a frozen Tofurky Roast for about three hours. A thawed Tofurky Roast should take about two hours. Remove Roast from crock pot, retaining the cooking liquid or sauce. Slice thin and pour sauce on top to serve. Enjoy. This recipe can be doubled if your crock pot is large enough for two Tofurky Roasts.

Source: tofurky.com

by Liz BakerStaff Writer

Imagine waking up Thanksgiving Day and explaining to your chil-dren there won’t be a Thanksgiving dinner this year because your fam-ily can’t afford to buy food.

This situation is real for many families in the Las Cruces com-munity, but the Las Cruces Turkey Run is aiming to change that.

“It is our desire to give back to our community,” said event co-ordinator Cynthia Garcia. “Being generous for the sake of generos-ity.”

Children, single parents, the el-derly and the homeless might not have the blessing of a Thanksgiving dinner or something to be grateful

for. In order to purchase turkeys to give away, people of Las Cruces have gathered together and coordi-nated the 5K Turkey Run. Cesar Chavez Elementary coordinated a food drive to aid the cause.

Throughout the course they will have volunteers handing out water for the participants. The staff, com-posed of volunteers, will monitor that trash is disposed of correctly and that the participants stay on the course.

The event has about 50 partici-pants, and numbers are on the rise.

“Students should participate be-cause it’s a great way to help some-one else in need,” Garcia said. “I would dare say that our generation is stereotyped as one that doesn’t care for charities or giving back.”

Currently, the event has gener-

ated enough donations to help ap-proximately 200 families. As the marathon arrives the coordinators are hoping to make that number increase.

“The Turkey Run is all about loving Las Cruces,” Garcia said. “We, as human beings, tend to get so caught up in our own family traditions, (which is perfectly fine), that we forget that there are others who are not as fortunate as us.”

The marathon is not only for runners but for walkers as well. There is a $25 registration fee. All proceeds are going directly for the turkeys.

People 16 and older can par-ticipate in the marathon. Each par-ticipant must sign a liability release form; if they are under 18 then a parent/guardian must sign for

them. The event will have a registra-

tion table for all runners/walkers as well as a water station for the par-ticipants. They will also be having a ticket booth for those who want to pick up a ticket for a free turkey.

“We are looked at as the genera-tion of technology but in all honesty I believe that we are the ones who can make the most impact,” Garcia said. “If we are healthy, have the resources and the will then why not run on behalf of the two families you are able to help?”

The marathon will be held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 23 on the corner of Arrowhead Road and Stewart Street, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will provide water and a Love LC T-shirt to all participants.

by Rebecca MendezStaff Writer

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings people together and allows them to share what they are thank-ful for. The traditions of the day vary from family to family, and one tradition that is up for debate is the typical prayer before a meal.

The day itself consists of getting ready to go to a family member’s house or getting the house ready to host guests. When guests arrive, it’s time to eat. The table is prepared and everyone is ready to sit down, but the event that happens next can be foreign to some households.

Perhaps it’s time for a fam-ily member to say what they are thankful for, or perhaps it’s time to pray. However, today is seems that prayer might seem out of date or unheard of to do.

For some students at New Mex-ico State University it’s still a tradi-tion for their families. Criminal jus-tice junior Payeton Preast said her family prays on Thanksgiving every so often.

“We sometimes do pray on Thanksgiving,” she said. “My fam-ily feels that it’s appropriate for the occasion, so that’s when we do it.”

Criminal justice sophomore, Isaac Stanalend, agreed with Preast; however, he praying is a part of his family’s beliefs.

“For my family and me, it’s a re-ligion and tradition,” he said. “We pray every Thanksgiving because it’s part of the holiday and there is so much to be thankful for.”

Biology junior Victoria Arrow-smith said her family prays on Thanksgiving as well because of her father.

“My dad is a priest,” she said. “I think people expect him to do that, especially for Thanksgiving.”

Elementary and special educa-tion major Janelle Podruchny said she believes prayer on Thanksgiv-ing is not only tradition but a ne-cessity.

“My family prays all the time,” she said. “We’re Christians and Thanksgiving is a reminder that the thing we receive come from God and we need to be thankful for that and throughout the year.”

Thanksgiving prayer might not be traditional

Las Cruces Turkey Run aids families in need

ON THE TABLE4

by Liz BakerStaff Writer

Imagine waking up Thanksgiving Day and explaining to your chil-dren there won’t be a Thanksgiving dinner this year because your fam-ily can’t afford to buy food.

This situation is real for many families in the Las Cruces com-munity, but the Las Cruces Turkey Run is aiming to change that.

“It is our desire to give back to our community,” said event co-ordinator Cynthia Garcia. “Being generous for the sake of generos-ity.”

Children, single parents, the el-derly and the homeless might not have the blessing of a Thanksgiving dinner or something to be grateful

for. In order to purchase turkeys to give away, people of Las Cruces have gathered together and coordi-nated the 5K Turkey Run. Cesar Chavez Elementary coordinated a food drive to aid the cause.

Throughout the course they will have volunteers handing out water for the participants. The staff, com-posed of volunteers, will monitor that trash is disposed of correctly and that the participants stay on the course.

The event has about 50 partici-pants, and numbers are on the rise.

“Students should participate be-cause it’s a great way to help some-one else in need,” Garcia said. “I would dare say that our generation is stereotyped as one that doesn’t care for charities or giving back.”

Currently, the event has gener-

ated enough donations to help ap-proximately 200 families. As the marathon arrives the coordinators are hoping to make that number increase.

“The Turkey Run is all about loving Las Cruces,” Garcia said. “We, as human beings, tend to get so caught up in our own family traditions, (which is perfectly fine), that we forget that there are others who are not as fortunate as us.”

The marathon is not only for runners but for walkers as well. There is a $25 registration fee. All proceeds are going directly for the turkeys.

People 16 and older can par-ticipate in the marathon. Each par-ticipant must sign a liability release form; if they are under 18 then a parent/guardian must sign for

them. The event will have a registra-

tion table for all runners/walkers as well as a water station for the par-ticipants. They will also be having a ticket booth for those who want to pick up a ticket for a free turkey.

“We are looked at as the genera-tion of technology but in all honesty I believe that we are the ones who can make the most impact,” Garcia said. “If we are healthy, have the resources and the will then why not run on behalf of the two families you are able to help?”

The marathon will be held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 23 on the corner of Arrowhead Road and Stewart Street, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will provide water and a Love LC T-shirt to all participants.

by Rebecca MendezStaff Writer

Thanksgiving is a holiday that brings people together and allows them to share what they are thank-ful for. The traditions of the day vary from family to family, and one tradition that is up for debate is the typical prayer before a meal.

The day itself consists of getting ready to go to a family member’s house or getting the house ready to host guests. When guests arrive, it’s time to eat. The table is prepared and everyone is ready to sit down, but the event that happens next can be foreign to some households.

Perhaps it’s time for a fam-ily member to say what they are thankful for, or perhaps it’s time to pray. However, today is seems that prayer might seem out of date or unheard of to do.

For some students at New Mex-ico State University it’s still a tradi-tion for their families. Criminal jus-tice junior Payeton Preast said her family prays on Thanksgiving every so often.

“We sometimes do pray on Thanksgiving,” she said. “My fam-ily feels that it’s appropriate for the occasion, so that’s when we do it.”

Criminal justice sophomore, Isaac Stanalend, agreed with Preast; however, he praying is a part of his family’s beliefs.

“For my family and me, it’s a re-ligion and tradition,” he said. “We pray every Thanksgiving because it’s part of the holiday and there is so much to be thankful for.”

Biology junior Victoria Arrow-smith said her family prays on Thanksgiving as well because of her father.

“My dad is a priest,” she said. “I think people expect him to do that, especially for Thanksgiving.”

Elementary and special educa-tion major Janelle Podruchny said she believes prayer on Thanksgiv-ing is not only tradition but a ne-cessity.

“My family prays all the time,” she said. “We’re Christians and Thanksgiving is a reminder that the thing we receive come from God and we need to be thankful for that and throughout the year.”

Thanksgiving prayer might not be traditional

Las Cruces Turkey Run aids families in need

Overseas is another world for some Ameri-cans: the people, the clothes, the technology and, more specifically, the holidays.Thanksgiving is a tradition that is well

known among United States citizens. To military person-nel, Turkey Day is a tradition that is packed in a suitcase and carried with them overseas to serve our country.New Mexico State University student Sydney Garcia,

physical education major, was in the Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011. Garcia is one of thousands of Americans who was enlisted in the USMC and celebrated Thanksgiv-ing outside of U.S. borders. Garcia was stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq. She de-

scribed Iraq as a flat desert, but there are constructed high-ways and cities like everywhere else. “Thanksgiving was not a problem because I knew I was

serving my country,” Garcia said.But Garcia is extremely family-oriented.“It felt fantastic being away from home yet a little sad not

being able to see the new born children grow in my fam-ily,” she said. When she was not in New Mexico during Thanksgiving,

she missed seeing her grandparents getting older. Garcia

said she is thankful for the extraordinary life she has lived so far and her friends and family, who have been through all the high and low times with her. She said the Marines celebrated Thanksgiving dinner

overseas with traditional Thanksgiving elements and with the lifelong friends she gained during her time in the USMC who felt like a family. Garcia said: “I loved my time in the Marine Corps. Even

though it had its losses and downs, the entire experience has left me with friends and places to visit and knowing we have a long-time connection that most people do not have along with places to connect with that cannot lead me astray, lifelong friends who understand the journey of los-ing people and understanding the commitment that others do not have.”Garcia was a Humvee driver in a security unit to support,

transfer equipment and supplies to different forward op-erating bases -- mini bases away from the main bases in the stationed country. The convoy delivered mail, food, ammunition and medical supplies.

Celebration follows Americans overseas

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by Anthony AlbidrezStaff Writer

Turkey Day sits on the calen-dar, remind-ing us to pre-pare for heavy

eating, laughing and the drama that comes with families and gath-erings. Media portrays Thanksgiving as

perfectly formatted and happy. For most of us, it is about family and friends and the thanks we give for what we have in life. For some, Thanksgiving can be a reminder of what it is to have an amazing family, but unfortunately it may be a reminder of the absence of a family. Sonia, a New Mexico State stu-

dent, does not celebrate Thanks-giving. It seems like she hates it, but she will not admit to it. “It’s just another excuse for peo-

ple to drink and celebrate the in-vasion of the pilgrims,” Sonia said

with justification. “You can come to my house.

We’ll have plenty to eat and my mom will be totally OK with it,” Blayke said.Most of us are familiar with the

Thanksgiving schedule: football, food and family. Then there are the traditions that other families have or do not have. Some drink, others pray. Some have someone to spend it with while others do not. Another friend said her Thanks-

giving was ruined because they had red chicken enchiladas instead of a juicy tender turkey. Blayke thought that was an abomination also, but looking at someone who has no one to be with during a holiday that is based on love and thankfulness changes the outlook instantly.“I won’t be going anywhere this

Thanksgiving break or any of the

other holidays,” Sonia said. “I am going to eat in my dorm and watch movies all week. I might even drink.”Blayke knew he would end up

convincing her to attend his fam-ily Thanksgiving, but this got him thinking. The school is not doing anything for students who have nothing to do over Thanksgiving, and she certainly is not interested in trying to go home. Is it absolute-ly critical that we spend the holi-days with loved ones? She sure did not seem to mind. Sonia and her mother have never

really been civil. Her mom had this weird disdain for her. She was indeed a wild child, but a parent should love their children no mat-ter what. Not everyone has a place at a table during Turkey Day, but at least one of them will always have a place at Blayke’s table.

Turkey Day spent with friends

Anthonysays it all

by Anthony Albidrez

Anthony

Sydney Garica is one of the thousands who served the United States Marine Corps during the holidays. Photo courtesy of Sydney Garcia Facebook.

AROUND THE CAMPUS

' “A Christmas Carol'“ brings back holiday spirit

“God bless us, every one.”

T he famous words of Tiny Tim Cratchit will come to life this holiday season as

the American Southwest The-atre Co. and the New Mexico State University theatre depart-ment take on the classic tale of “A Christmas Carol” as a full-fledged musical.One of the most fa-

mous Christmas stories of all time, “A Christmas Carol” reminds us of the true meaning and the gift of giving. When Charles Dickens wrote this tale of redemption in 1843, it revived Christmas traditions and holiday spirit.“It is a holiday clas-

sic and one of the most produced plays in the world,” said director Tom Smith. “This is due to the fact that it has a fantastic story and char-acters everyone can relate to. It also has an incredible message about helping out the less for-

tunate, which really resonates today more than ever.”Smith said people attend-

ing can expect to see a huge production with beautiful cos-tumes, amazing settings and special effects like snow and fog. It will also be the world premiere of this particular ver-sion, so Las Cruces audiences

will be the first to see this pro-duction. The new production adds

five new songs and new scenes in this show. They have also

completely revamped all of the ghosts, which will be something brand-new for this production as well. “(Even) if audiences have seen

‘A Christmas Carol before,’” Smith said, “they’ve never seen this Christmas Carol before.”The theater is expecting more

than 4,000 people to attend this never before seen version of “A Christmas Carol.” “This is a particularly

good show for people who have never seen a play or musical before,” Smith said. “It has an awesome story, really great spectacle and at the end it really makes you leave the theater feeling better than when you came in.” “A Christmas Carol”

will be playing at the NMSU Center for the Arts at 1000 E. Univer-sity from Nov. 22 until

Dec. 8. Performances will be held Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 646-4515 to reserve seats.

Bah Humbug!by Liz BakerStaff Writer

It has an awesome story, really great

spectacle and at the end it really makes

you leave the theater feeling better than

when you came in.

From left to right: Brett McClellan plays Ebeneezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.”Brett McClellan, Joseph Rodriguez and Aaron Hernandez on set.Josh Padilla plays Bob Cratchit along with a local children ensemble. Photos by Kyle Chancellor

AROUND THE CAMPUS6

Minnesota is the United States’s top turkey-producing state, followed by North Carolina, Arkansas, Missouri, Virginia, and California.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, first televised nationally in 1947, now draws some 44 million viewers—not counting the 3 million people who actually line the 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) Manhattan route.

Everything we know about the three-day Plimoth gather-ing comes from a description in a letter wrote by Edward Winslow, leader of the Plimoth Colony, in 1621, said Jennifer Monac, spokesperson for the living-history museum Plimoth Plantation.

In 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt established the cur-rent date for observance, the fourth Thursday of November.

About 250 million turkeys were raised in the U.S. in 2009 for slaughter, according to the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

U.S. President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiv-ing Day a national holiday in 1863.

The National Retail Federation reports that some 130 million Americans, give or take a few million each year, brave the crowds to shop on Black Friday or on the following weekend.

Source: National Geographic website

Did you know...7FACTS

HOROSCOPESSODUKU FASHION

It’s not like you to lose your cool, but even you can be driven to lunacy on occasion. Tolerance is called for, but a yelling match will probably happen anyway.

That “eyes melting across a crowded room” thing is beckoning. Acknowledge that you’re a sentimental old poet longing for a spot of romance.

Controlling? Competitive? You? Never. You just like to be in charge, that’s all. Which is fi ne as long as you know where the boundaries are.

The planets have driven you back to your cave, but the daily grind is having none of that. Start by trust-ing your inner self to send you tips, and then act on them.

There you go again, fending off the competition, defending your position, taking up struggles that are not really yours. The truth is, your hard work is paying off .

The planets have driven you back to your cave, but the daily grind is having none of that. Start by trust-ing your inner self to send you tips, and then act on them.

So you’ve stuck your chin out and are refusing to budge? Fine, if you don’t mind a fi ght. Remember, you’re not the only one who’s learnt how to be as-sertive.

Some interesting new prospects off er advancement and recognition - your favourites. Your attention span is not what it could be, and your ego is trying to convince you that your mere presence is enough to set bells ringing. It’s not.

An unexpected pregnancy could throw your plans. Lovers take fl ight and children turn into brats. This is not the time to choose your weapons.

Being talented has its ups and downs. This week the downs are showing, leaving you with a jealousy fac-tor to cope with

Remarkable changes are coming. Look out for challenges or opportunities that are meant for you. Examine the subtlest of messages.

If you’re looking for love, take a walk on the wild side. After all, if anyone knows where that is, it would have to be you. Your personal energies are vibrating with passion.

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SAGITTARIUS

PROFESSOR ON REVIEW STUDENT ON REVIEWCandace Kaye, Ph.D. is an associate professor of cur-riculum and instruction in New Mexico State Univer-sity’s College of Education and was selected for the 2013 NMSU Globalization Award.

NMSU faculty, staff , ad-ministrators and anyone else part of NMSU were eligible for nomination for the award since 1997. The award honored Kaye for her contributions to international education at NMSU.

This award came with a monetary gift of $1,000 and the award ceremony was part of the International Education Week at NMSU. The award was presented by Cornell H. Menking, Associate Provost, Offi ce of International & Border Programs, College of Educa-tion Dean Michael Morehead, and NMSU Provost Dan Howard.

Kaye has worked with several international institu-tions including Mongolian State University and Beijing Normal University (BNU).

Kaye was also rewarded the Fulbright Lecturing and Research Award, which she used to go to Ulaan Baatar, the capital of the Republic of Mongolia and studied the impact of the educational policies of Mongolia on young children.

In March 2012, Kaye was recognized for her work to the cultural exchange with the Mongolian State University through a memorial from Senator May Kay Papen, President Pro Tem of the New Mexico Senate.

She was invited by the Institute for Early Childhood Education at BNU to be the keynote speaker at an International Conference titled “University-district-school Partnership and Culture Blending: An Inter-national Symposium of Preschool in Three Cultures’ Reform and Development” last May.

Joseluis Solorzano, 21, Secondary Education, Language Arts major is a student who recently re-ceived a heart transplant in October. He hosts “Reel Talk” at 3 p.m. Tuesdays on KRUX and is from Las Cruces.

Why did you chose NMSU?

I chose NMSU because I got to stay near my family as well have a good higher-level education.

What adversities have you faced?Due to the condition I grew up with (Hypertrophic

Cardiomyopathy), I faced a lot of social adversities. I wasn’t active growing up, so I was separated from the crowd and became someone in the background. I had also been bullied because of how I developed during puberty. There are also times where I’m not able to relate my situation to anybody, so it becomes rather lonely.

How did you over come them?I had some really good friends growing up whom

I could always talk to and treated me like a normal person, not someone who had a heart condition. I also have my family who has been there and sup-ported me through all the good as well as the bad. There is also a heart transplant community on the Internet that I have become a part of, so I feel less alone.

What are your plans for the future?My plans are to fi nish college and become an Eng-

lish or Creative Writing teacher at local high schools. I want students to learn exactly what makes stories so great and fi nd an interest in reading. I also plan to keep writing stories, and maybe get a few published.

Burkdoll is interested in fashion as a way to have fun with her clothes, trying something new every day and expressing herself without talking. She derives inspiration from Rachel Zoe, Juliane Hough and Hayden Panet-tiere. Overall, brand name designers aren’t on the top of her list as she is a bargain hunter.

Shirt- Francesca’s

Pants- Forever 21

Boots- Marshall’s

Purse- Aldo

Lacie BurkdollSenior in Journalism and Mass Communications

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Aggie corner 8

9Giving Thanks

What are you thankful for?

“All the people in my life who give me reasons to smile,” said Ian Taylor, junior.

“For mental health profes-sionals,” said Chris Lombardo, junior.

“Time with family during the most stressful part of the se-mester,” said Austin Ozolins, sophomore.

“My friends and that I have been given the opportunity to serve as president,” David Maestas, ASNMSU President.

“My family, fantastic friends and being an New Mexico State University Aggie,” said Julieann Lamb, freshman.

“The community I have sur-rounded myself with at New Mexico State University,” said Rose Daniel, junior.

“The opportunity to be in college, because I am the fi rst person in my family to go to college,” said Gary Diaz, sophomore.

“My best friends who make every morning worthwhile,” said Jessica Perez, senior.

by Tara MeltonStaff Writer

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Is there a cop or a security guard nearby?

It’s best to hang around with someone who has weapons.

Is the cop banging his head against the wall and drool-ing blood?

Do NOT ask this cop for assistance. Turn around slowly and go.

Are the people surround-ing the door complaining, yawning and generally on edge. Possibly with a disheveled appearance?

Remember that these tired people, have a tendency to “trip” over things. You can also try to incite the com-plainers into getting into fights and getting kicked out of line.

Are the people surround-ing the door bleeding from the eyes, making awful noises and jerky move-ments?Or simply moaning and shuffling about in a some-what menacing manner?

If the zombies are fast or infected run as fast as you can to your vehicle and hope it starts. If it’s just regular zombies, walk back to your car and hope that you don’t drop your keys somewhere stupid.

Have you seen your par-ents?

Tell them to order you something online. Gift cards and cash are cool too.

Have you seen your par-ents and they tried to eat you?

Remember! THEY ARE NO LON-GER YOUR PARENTS!Do what must be done.

Are you waiting anxiously for the doors to open at a retail outlet?

When the doors open, re-member that this is the mo-ment you trained for. You should have researched the floor plan at least a week in advance. If an employee offers you assistance, tell them the items you want immediately.

Are other people waiting outside starting to scream and bite each other? Are more people beginning to run away from the store than toward the store?

Immediately take as many people who aren’t bleeding or trying to eat you with you. You must assume a leadership role because other people may panic. Don’t be afraid to rescue survivors, but don’t fall in love with them either.

After hours, of possibly camping out, missing quality sleep or time with friends and family. You have it in your hands, the object of your desire, your holy grail. You can now gloat to your friends about how much money you saved through sheer will-power and dedication.Congratulations, you have almost survived the Black Friday Gauntlet.

Now that your “precious” is in your hands, you must guard it with your life. Especially as you exit the store. Run to your vehicle as if you were Indiana Jones running from that boulder in “Raiders of the Lost Arc.” Then get your spoils of war safely to your house and you can finally afford to smile and take a sign of relief.

Have the majority of em-ployees barricaded them-selves into back rooms or fled the building entirely at this point? Are lights flickering? Be aware, this situation is not exclusive to zombie apocalypse situation. The store simply may not have received the amount of inventory that they had advertised. Awareness here is key to survival.

If people have been trying to eat your brain, tearing each other to shreds and participating in generally gory zombie pastimes and you are still here at this time, then I apologize. You’re probably going to end up a zombie.

When you get home, you will realize that it may have been worth spending an ex-tra $20-30 on the item you wanted, rather than spend a night cold and miserable and with a bunch of other cold, miserable people. Maybe next year you’ll just shop online.

After your harrowing Black Friday ordeal, if you survive and aren’t suffering from post traumatic stress disorder try not to read any sales ads about similar items until next November. It can be deflating to learn the deal of the century that you bought for $300 by waiting in line for two days is now reduced to $199 two months later.But still, you had it first.

If a gas station has ex-ploded in the distance for any reason, if emergency vehicles are colliding with one and other. If people are NOT on their cell phones or texting, these are your tell tale signs. Start gathering survival supplies. Find your most well armed friends and find a place to fortify.

So, you’re a zombie now, how is that working out for you? Well at least you don’t need to pay bills or rent anymore. The only real concern you have left is finding and eating flesh and brains. Which, in honestly, is considerably less than what us survivors worry about. Maybe it’s not so bad after all. After all, wars were fought for freedom.

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The city of Las Cruces will host a “Day of Hope” at 10 a.m. Satur-day, Nov. 23 by working with the nonprofit organization Convoy of Hope at the Las Cruces Conven-tion Center. The Day of Hope is a community

event that will provide free grocer-ies, lunch, health services, haircuts and a variety of other free services all hosted by local churches, busi-nesses and other organizations across Las Cruces. David Vistine, senior pastor at

Las Cruces First Assembly of God church, which is one of the groups that brought the event to the city, said this is the first time Las Cru-ces will be working with Convoy of Hope. El Paso and Juarez will also be hosting a Day of Hope as well making it a tri-city event. “It is an act of compassion to bless

our city,” Vistine said about the event.He said the whole event is run by

volunteers from the community as the structure of the event will be provided by Convoy of Hope in one of its semi-trucks full of goods.“Anyone is welcome to attend the

event and take advantage of the ser-vices,” Vistine said. Vistine said they will give away

about 50,000 lbs. of groceries to families in need, as well as free medical and dental screenings by local medical professionals. Hair-cuts will also be provided by local salons as well as free family por-

traits provided by local photogra-phers. Coats for Kids will also be at the

event providing free coats for those in need, and Vistine said there will be 2,000-4,000 pairs of shoes given away as well.Not only will free helpful services

be provided, but there will be live entertainment, carnival games and bounce houses for children.New Mexico State University stu-

dent organizations or individuals are welcome to volunteer for the event as Chi Alpha Christian Fel-lowship and others have already volunteered. There will be a volunteer rally

at the LC First Assembly of God Church at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 that will provide information on the event. According to Convoy of Hope’s

website, “Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initia-tives, community outreach, disaster response and partner resourcing.”The organization has served more

than 55 million people since its be-ginnings in 1994, and Las Cruces is part of its 50-state tour. This tour is a multi-year tour and

$50 million goes in efforts to unite communities to provide neighbors a poverty-free day.For more information on Las

Cruces’ Day of Hope go to www.lascruces.convoyofhope.org/

assists community in servicesConvoyOf Hopeby Lillian BoweStaff Writer

A Day of Hope will provide free gro-ceries, lunch, health services, haircuts and other services. The event, held on Nov. 23 at 10 a.m., will be hosted by local churches, businesses and other organizations across Las Cruces.

Photo courtesy of www.convoyof-hope.org

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