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Top Stories

iPulse Staff Lends A Hand
Holiday Hand Turkeys are Donated to Decorate Local Hospital

iPulse Staff Lends A Hand
Holiday Hand Turkeys are Donated to Decorate Local Hospital

The iPulse staff pose infront of trukey decorations. Staff Photo/Joe Carey.

By Brittany Hutchinson
Staff Writer

While many people will be home giving thanks with their friends and families this season, there will be many who will be unable to share turkey and stuffing at the dinner table.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the iPulse staff have created hand Turkey decorations for children who will be spending their Thanksgiving at the Delray Medical Center.
The iPulse is glad to be reaching out to the local community after all the support Lynn University has received over the years.
Not only does the turkey hand art contribute to a great cause, but it has also allowed staffers to go back to a simpler time in life, when as children, they sat around the kindergarten arts and crafts table carefully tracing and cutting out copies of their hands. As they turned their tracings into turkeys, they learned about how Thanksgiving started when the Pilgrims came to America. It is one of our country’s most valued traditions, which allows us to stop for a day each year and look back on all of the blessings in their lives. After all, in their first days in America, the Pilgrims themselves faced harsh conditions that many have easily weakened their bodies and spirits. However they were still able to count their blessings and look back and remember the cherished gifts they had received. no matter how few or small they were.
With the struggle of today’s economy, and the evil that lies in the world reliving such childhood memories and sharing this unique tradition with younger generations helps to remind everyone that despite all that is bad, there is still much good left in the world today. The Lynn community still have much to be thankful for just like the Pilgrims.

Traditional Holiday Pardon
President Pardons one Privileged Turkey from Becoming Thanksgiving Dinner

By Mike Griffith
Stff Writer

It is that time of year again. Thanksgiving 2008 has arrived, and once again families are sitting down to meals filled with stuffing, cranberries and of course, the tasty turkey. Even though many turkeys will be eaten in the days to come, one happy individual will be given the chance to live out their life. Every year, the President “pardons” a turkey in good faith. This is a tradition that has a misleading and mythical background. Many Believe that President Harry Truman started the tradition in 1947, and some even claim that President Abraham Lincoln began the turkey saving back in 1863. Through the decades, the media have also claimed that Kennedy and Reagan were the first to use the word “pardon,” but in fact all this confusion ends at President George H.W. Bush in 1989. He began to pardon a turkey every year while in office. Officially every year since then both Clinton and current President George W. Bush have kept the tradition and pardoned a turkey at Thanksgiving. The lucky have spent the rest of their years on a farm outside Washington, D.C. President-elect Obama will most likely continue the path of turkey savior and become a national hero of gobblers across America.

Traditions of Giving Thanks
Lynn Students Discuss What Makes Thanksgiving Delightful for Them
 

Tara Cherry, Senior - “To eat all I can, and not feel bad about it!”

By Kelsey Breining
Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is that one-day every year where one can literally stuff their face and not feel bad about it. It is the time of turkeys, stuffing and pumpkin pie. It is a time for Indian corn, holiday parades and football games. Not only are students looking forward to feasting all day, but also many students have their own unique family traditions they cannot wait to celebrate. Whether students are excited about playing games with their families or looking forward to eating delicious pumpkin pie, all seem to be happy and thankful to celebrate this wonderful holiday. The iPulse went on a mission to find out what Lynn University students’ favorite Thanksgiving Day traditions are.

Spectacular Stuffing Recipe
A Traditonal Family Recipe of the Fantastic Fan Favorite, Stuffing

By Ali Abruzzese
Staff Writer

Most Thanksgiving dinners consist of a turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry and of course, stuffing. Stuffing is a fan favorite for many during Thanksgiving since it can be prepared several different ways. “Stuffing is one of my favorite side dishes at Thanksgiving,” said Rory Ginsburg, junior. “I love how my mom prepares it and I definitely look forward to it during the holidays.” Since my mother has topped the charts with her infamous stuffing, why not spread the word with a great homemade stuffing recipe. Although stuffing can be made to stuff the bird, these days stuffing is cooked and served separately. Stuffing can also be one of the most difficult sides to make, or very easing using Stove Top. Stove Top definitely fulfills the “homemade” feel by just boiling water and butter and adding in the ingredients, but for those who are more into putting in time and effort in an unforgettable meal, here is the recipe to follow.
Ingredients:
-1 loaf of French bread and cut into ¾ inch cubes
-1 cup of walnuts
-1 cup of chopped onions
-1 cup of chopped celery
-6 Tbsp of butter
-1 green apple that is chopped
-5-10 chopped green olives
-¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
-1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
-Salt and pepper
Directions:
-Toast the walnuts by heating them in a frying pan on medium heat for a few minutes and stir until they are slightly browned
-While toasting to bread, let the walnuts cool and roughly chop them
-Heat a large pan on medium heat
-Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in the pan
-Add bread cubes and stir to coat the bread pieces with the melted butter
-Let the bread cubes toast and turn them when they have become golden brown on a side.
-In a large oven, sauté chopped onions and celery on medium high heat with the remaining 3 Tbsp of butter until cooked through (this will take about 5-10 minutes)
-Add the bread
-Add cooked chopped walnuts
-Add green apple, olives and parsley
-Add sage, poultry seasoning, and salt as well as pepper
-Cover and turn heat to low. Cook for one hour or until the apples are cooked through
-Every 10 minutes, add a splash of water to keep moist
-Let sit for about 5 minutes to cool down

Stuff the Turkey Stuff the Bag
The Basics of Packing and Dressing for this Year’s Holiday Season
 

By Hillary Dever
Staff Writer

Whether staying in the warm weather of South Florida this upcoming Thanksgiving or traveling home for the holiday, one should know just the basics of packing and dressing for their trip.
There are many things one can do before traveling to make life a little less hectic. For starters, make a list of everything that you will need while home. For example, if you are going to be in cold weather, remember to pack comfortable boots, sneakers, tennis shoes, sweaters, jeans, sweatshirts and clothes to lounge in. When trying to fit all of this into a suitcase remember the rules of the airport and check online to see the weight maximum of the bag that you will be checking; nobody wants to be charged an extra fifty dollars due to unnecessary packing. If you are traveling by plane, bus, boat or even a car, remember to dress comfortable because when in a confined area and dressed in tight, hard to move around clothing, the trip might seem never ending. Cotton sweats such as pants, sweatshirts, t- shirts and tanks, that are made of soft fabric and are either thick or thin and an excellent way to go as they allow for breathing room and movement, versus a pair of tight skinny jeans that one can barely breathe in. Layering is also a great option because it leaves room for more clothes in your suitcase and also allows you to undress if too hot or bundle up if the weather gets cold. If traveling on a plane, I suggest a pair of not only comfortable shoes, but ones that are easy to put on and take off; nobody wants to be lacing up boots after they check through a busy security line or walking around in uncomfortable heels while trying to hurry to a terminal. If you know that you will be flying home this Thanksgiving break, remember to check your bags to meet the requirements for liquids that are allowed on the plane. Make sure to check the flight times before making any moves on the day of traveling, and if possible, get to the airport early enough to make it through check in and security. Be comfortable, stress free, relax and happy traveling.

Waste Not, Want Not
Quick, Easy, and Tasty Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers
 

By Scott Plumb
Copy Editor

Turkey, cranberry sauce, mash potatoes, pumpkin pie oh my! It seems like everyone can not wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy the best home cooked meal of the year. Whether you traveling far or staying at Lynn for the holiday, you are guaranteed to have an unbelievable feast. Most people look forward to the actual Thanksgiving meal where others look forward to the best part, the leftovers. Here are some great ideas to enjoy your favorite turkey day leftover fixings.
Turkey Noodles and Gravy:
Wondering what to do with all of that turkey and gravy leftover from the night before? Try some turkey noodles and gravy. Go out and buy your favorite noodles thick or thin and bring them to a boil. Cut up leftover turkey into small bite sizes pieces and put them into a small saucepan with gravy. Let this simmer for at least 45 min. or until gravy and turkey are hot; then combine the pasta with the turkey and gravy.
Turkey Sandwich:
The classic way to go the day after Thanksgiving is the Turkey sandwich. Instead of going down the boring route, with white bread, lettuce and tomato, try something different. Try using a long hoagie roll with swiss cheese, turkey, stuffing and gravy. It is a great way to heat up your Thanksgiving holiday, especially if traveling north.
Turkey Day Bowl:
The easiest way to enjoy leftovers, get a bowl and load it up with your favorite fixings; turkey, corn, mash potatoes, stuffing and gravy. Heat it up in the microwave, mix it together and enjoy.
When you start to get your appetite back after eating way too much the night before, don’t forget the leftovers are just as good as the meal itself. The iPulse hopes you enjoy your holiday and hope you share these great tips with friends and family over the holiday break.

Black Friday Madness
The Much Anticipated Shopping Season is Hastily Approaching
 

By Nick Hindhaugh
Staff Writer
Thanksgiving is just a week away and that means Black Friday is fast approaching. Black Friday is when stores open their doors at as early as 5 a.m. to shoppers looking for the best sales of the year. This day is one of the most important for store sales in the year and many people will do anything to get their hands on the best items.
Black Friday is the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and it has served as the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season ever since the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924.
The term “Black Friday” has been traced back only to the 1960s. This term originated in Philadelphia in reference to the heavy traffic on that day. More recently the media has used it to refer to the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black, or turning a profit. It also references the stress and turmoil of Black Tuesday, the 1929 stock market crash.
“I do not go shopping on Black Friday because there are too many people,” said Lee Zoretic, junior. “I think this year will be even worse because the economy is so bad.”
Black Friday is often marred by violence and injuries. A few years ago at the entrance to a BrandsMart in Sunrise, a 72 year-old woman was injured when she was caught in a stampede of shoppers.
Shoppers actually stood on her back to get into the store. Also a Central Florida woman was seriously injured while in line for DVD players at a Wal-Mart in 2003. Many stores now have warnings on their website about the dangers of Black Friday.
Experts are saying that this year will not be quite as bad as previous years. Stores have already had sales for a few weeks due to the economy. Predictions indicate that this year will be Gray Friday instead of Black.