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The Christmas season is often marked by an increase in shopping, which can bring about holiday stress, but there are sustainable tips that will help consumers avoid this materialistic trap and soak up the holiday spirit.

Avoiding Excess Consumerism this Holiday Season

Claire Acosta, Senior Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
This Black Friday, many shoppers were disappointed by the underwhelming holiday sales. (Photo Credit: Tampa Bay Times/ Used with Permission)

Black Friday sales fluctuate as changes occur in the economy

Sophie Odmark, Senior Staff Writer
December 1, 2022
Achona staff gets into the holiday spirit by sharing gift ideas with one another!

2023 Achona Gift Guide

Olivia Book, Social Media Editor
November 28, 2022
Workers during a shift on Christmas

Corporate Empathy Is Meaningless (OPINION)

Sophia Garcia, Junior Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
consumerism

Do Possessions Define Us? (OPINION)

Sophia Garcia, Junior Staff Writer
September 22, 2020
Americans spent about eighty-seven million dollars on Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined in 2019

Academy Students Opinions on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Caroline Jones, Senior Staff Writer
December 9, 2019
Forever 21 plans to close at least 100 stores across the U.S. after losing millions of dollars in sales

Has Forever 21 fallen victim to the retail apocalypse?

Kristin Commesso, Senior Staff Writer
September 19, 2019
Not only are small businesses an important part of South Tampa, but they are also a big part of the lives of many Academy girls.

AHN families with small businesses

Danielle Duarte, Junior Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Having a meal plan is one of the easiest ways to save money on food in college.

Where to Find Discounts When Buying Things for College

Lauren Pieper, Senior Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Amazon started out as an online book store.

Online Shopping vs. Storefront Shopping

Lauren Pieper, Senior Staff Writer
January 30, 2018
Many students confess that what they look for most in an outfit is a balance between comfortable and trendy. Junior Alexa Traviesa says my goals is to find something different.

If Academy Girls Got to Switch Closets

Maria Cacciatore, Senior Staff Member
April 19, 2017
Black Friday can be very stressful and crowded, but the money you save is worth it.- Audrey Dunn

Conquering Black Friday

Sophia Mastro, Senior Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
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