If you are looking for the perfect winter drink to add to your order, try Starbucks’s Peppermint Hot Chocolate. With its steaming temperature and a touch of peppermint, this drink is the ideal amount of cozy and festive. You can enjoy it at any time of the day – freezing mornings before school or rainy afternoons while doing homework. Add whipped cream and tiny chocolate curls to take this beverage to the next level of deliciousness. Order this drink on your next trip to Starbucks and you will not regret it!

– Isabella Langner, People Editor

If you’re looking for a way to kill some time with your visiting relatives this holiday season, look no further. Director Ridley Scott’s continuation of the Gladiator franchise with the sequel  Gladiator 2 is the best possible use of two and a half hours. From ethereal cinematography on the Maltese coast to passionate acting from acclaimed actors Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington, Gladiator 2 is nothing short of a masterpiece. Adding to the film’s merit, the complex plot surrounding the idealized “Roman Dream,” which closely resembles the American Dream, makes for a captivating and, in many ways, nationalistic plot. If you want to see a film franchise revived after a 23-year grace period, then watch Gladiator 2 while it’s still on the big screen!

– Rory Zeman, Media Production Editor

Gathering a group of friends or family to watch a Christmas movie on a cold December night is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Make cups of warm hot chocolate, buy some holiday themed treats, and select a cozy Christmas movie to make the holiday season more cheerful. Some of the best Christmas picks are the Christmas Prince, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, or It’s a Wonderful Life. These classic holiday films will give you the chance to have quality time with your loved ones and reminisce of past cheerful Christmases.

– Kayla Mitchell, Media Production Manager