MARDI GRAS 2023 Feb 21, 2023 ... a feast for kings and queens with Mardi Gras-inspired offerings like crawfish etouffee, andouille sausage po' boys, and beignets will be adding to the carnival spirit. — Akiya, 20, CA (Cassandra Collective) - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA - Universal Studios, Orlando launched its celebrations with its annual Mardi Gras parade, with this year's theme focused on “Mythical Realms of Mardi Gras.” Six new floats made up the theme of fantastical creatures, including dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, serpents ...
NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS WEEK Feb 27, 2023 ... gain access to the necessary life-saving resources. - NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS WEEK - Today, many nonprofits are working to debunk stereotypes and make significant changes; as findings indicate, nearly 24% of today’s youth said that “they have or have had an eating disorder.” Ahead, we’re looking into three youth-focused organizations helping Gen Zs and Alphas on their healthy body and eating journey. - BODY POSITIVE ALLIANCE - The Body Positive Alliance is a student-led non-profit organization ...
COLOR(S) OF THE YEAR Dec 05, 2022 ... 2023’s biggest huesAnnually, the world’s color authorities proclaim a shade for the following year, something of a tone-setting for the next 365 days. These are far from subjective selections; painstaking research and trend analysis informs these annual decisions. With that in mind, let’s dig into three hues that will define the year ahead, according to the color experts. - VIVA MAGENTA - On Friday, the Pantone Color Institute – which has been declaring a color of the year for more than two ...
GINGERBREAD WORLD Dec 12, 2022 ... The timeless holiday treat is trendingThe cozy scent. The warming taste. The charming aesthetic. Gingerbread is a time-honored treat that evokes the joy and magic of the holiday season – and this season, gingerbread is everywhere, from London’s chicest department store to the internet’s favorite real estate market. - GINGERBREAD NYC: THE GREAT BOROUGH BAKE-OFF - This holiday season, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) is hosting Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off, its first-ever ...
WORLD CUP 2023 Dec 06, 2022 ... Global brand activations you can’t missDespite the many controversies surrounding the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, brands have not shied away from getting in on the action (and considering the record-breaking viewership, it’s not hard to guess why). Ahead, three ways brands are engaging football fans during the globally beloved tournament. - MCDONALD’S - McDonald’s launched its World Cup campaign in more than 75 of its markets, marking the brand’s largest global campaign to date. A number of ...
NEW YEAR, NEW TRENDS Jan 04, 2023 ... How the internet rang in 2023While we’re all about looking ahead at Cassandra, today we want to take the opportunity to look back – back to the beginning of 2023. Though we’re only a few days into the year, several trends emerged on New Year’s Day as young people turned to social media to set the tone for the next 365. - TWELVE GRAPES - Some people clink champagne flutes at midnight; others kiss. This year on TikTok, young people did neither of the above, instead opting to pop grapes as the ...
THE NEXT TWITTER Dec 01, 2022 ... The post-Musk exodus has begun The chaos following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has subsided a bit. However, the future of the platform remains shaky and many people are eagerly seeking out alternatives that offer a more reliable experience. Ahead, three of the emerging platforms where former Twitter devotees are turning for content and community. - HIVE SOCIAL - Started in 2019 by 22-year-old college student Kassandra Pop, Hive Social is quite similar to Twitter, though it offers a ...
DANCING IN THE NEW YEAR Dec 22, 2022 ... Ending 2023 on a high noteDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve in Times Square – which will have musical acts including Duran Duran, New Edition, and J-Hope of BTS taking the stage – isn’t the only concert event where you can ring in 2023. Ahead, here are three of the coolest ways to usher in the new year. - BEYOND THE VALLEY - One of Australia’s biggest camping festivals, Beyond The Valley will return next week after two years of COVID-19-related cancellations. Hosted in Victoria, a scenic ...
