Giving Thanks

The Issue: Thanksgiving is this Thursday upcoming

What we think: Every day should be reserved for gratitude

 

Every year, the fourth Thursday in November is set aside as a time for giving thanks. We think, however, that every day necessitates this type of activity. With continual remembrance that being people of a joyful heart requires constant practice, we present here the collected thoughts of Heights editors. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels.      
I’m thankful for:

Friends, family, an elegant sentence, and the kindness of strangers.
Matthew DeLuca

24-4 at home football games over the past four years, for the power four, and for my sister’s perfect field hockey season. Julia, we are all very proud of you.
Kyle Pochini

Professors who canceled class for Tuesday.
Brendan Benedict

Capitalism. I am also thankful that my mother now responds to “Hey girl.”
Ana Lopez

Scheming roommates, puppies that use Skype, loose leaf tea, awkward turtles, long friendships, tiger futons, wise professors, serendipity, the potential for change, and a family that has provided me with a solid foundation.
Michelle Kaczmarek

The journey to knowledge, the joy of friendship, the possibility of love, the comfort of home, and the resilience of hope.
Hilary Chassé

My family, friends, the harvest, a ratio studiorum, and some conception of the excellent life.
Joseph Zaleski

My friends who are always there, my family who loves me unconditionally, Skype, The Heights which has given me great friends and memories and endless opportunities, and my mom’s roasted turkey.
Diana C. Nearhos

My family and friends, my roommates in Vandy 112, and for the New England Coffee Co., whose products have allowed me to keep my GPA afloat.
Mike Caprio

Peanut butter; “Boy,” Pandora, health, and the best family ever.
Brynne Lee

My family and friends – those people who make Maynard, 66, and Wednesdays and Sundays in McElroy places and times to remember.
Paul Sulzer
My loved ones, moments of clarity and confidence, the good times, the dolls of The Heights, and TWILIGHT! TEAM JACOB 4EVA LOLZZ!
Darren Ranck

Early mornings at Johnny’s Luncheonette, the awkwardly tight arrangement of the Arts/Copy corner, and my family and friends, I love you all so much.
Kristen House

McElroy’s chocolate cake, and my family and friends who all mean so much to me.
Jackie Herder

Tofurkey, Gilmore Girls, and Tommy Heinsohn.
Ethan Stevenson

My parents for always being there for me, and for putting up with me even when I act like a teenager. I’m thankful for my sister Kylie, the coolest sister I ever could’ve asked for. I’m thankful for Glee, Taylor Swift, Balto and career reality stars, and for The Heights, for making college totally worth it.
Alexi Chi

Zak Jason’s letters. They are full of wit and beauty.
Laura Campedelli

The ability to see my family and friends over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Dave Givler

My family, Vandy 611, surviving the swine, copy love, flexible deadlines, and Jesse McCartney.
Kelly Cupo

Post-it quotes and creepy arts house ads, for team tail and being a fool, for the rare moments of doing nothing, for family and friends who put up with my crazy schedule, and for my second home that is The Heights. and for Zak Jason.
Kevin DiCesare

Food, friends, family, and Franzia.
Meghan Michael

Biko Paris, my dad’s voicemails, and Fr. Joe’s winning smile and endearing narcolepsy.
Zak Jason

Family, friends, OC seasons on DVD, Top Chef Wednesdays, peanut butter froyo and Pine Nut hummus.
Joelle Formato

My family, Walsh 6th floor, Thursday night crew, iced coffee, and Kevin Garnett.
Maegan O’Rourke

My dog, Snuppy.
Meaghan Ellis