Lexicons
Thoughts and Theories by Sophia News Managing Editor
Lexicons is a column by Sophia News Managing Editor, Cassandra Ledger, that explores the meaning and symbolism behind words.
Care
Credit: The Relationship School care noun the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. "the care of the elderly" serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid...
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Moral
Credit: Brothers of the Book moral adjective Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character. "the moral dimensions of medical intervention" Holding or manifesting high principles for proper conduct. "he prides...
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Gift
Credit: Content Coms gift noun A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present. "a Christmas gift" A natural ability or talent. "he has a gift for comedy" verb Give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest. "the company...
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Credit: The New York Times Mid-December brings an event that all college football fans relish in: the acceptance of the Heisman Trophy. The award honors a young man whose performance in college football stands out among the rest. Previous winners include the likes of...
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Celebrities Giving Back This Holiday Season
Credit: Southern Living The holiday season is for spending time for showing our love to family, friends, and the world. Many people use this time of year to spread that love by giving back to their communities by volunteering at soup kitchens, donating to toy drives,...
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Deli-Owner-Turned-Santa-Claus
Credit: Best Life Many business owners make it a point to give back to their communities. Sometimes this is through volunteering at a shelter, or simply donating money and resources to organizations who need them. One deli owner in San Antonio, however, takes a...
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Are We Happier During the Holidays?
Credit: Checkup Newsroom For many people, the final months of the year are the most magical time all year. Streets are lined with tinsel and bright lights, illuminated trees make homes radiant, and in spite of the cold, the music, comforting food, and drinks make us...
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House in the Clouds
Credit: The Telegraph Thorpeness, a rural village located in the countryside of Suffolk, England, is rooted in both nostalgia and fairytale wonder. Though humbly beginning as a small fishing hamlet in the 19-century with old wives’ tales claiming the town was a route...
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Cycling and the City: How One Project Changed Calgary
Credit: Trover In recent years, we have seen a shift in how people get around their cities. Studies across the world report that people, on average, do not get enough exercise and are living unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles. Given the proportion of people who work desk...
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