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THE DIAMONDBACK | Holiday Shopping GUide | ThursDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013

Amazon alternatives Take your online shopping beyond the obvious using these unique websites

By Jeremy Snow @thedbk For The Diamondback In an age when anyone with an Internet connection can order just about any item they can think of from an online retailer like Amazon, getting holiday gifts means going through digital pages instead of aisles. Especially with the stress of finals and — for students without cars — the difficulty of getting around, holiday shopping has moved from the brick-and-mortar world to the World Wide Web. “Amazon is just really convenient, since they have two-day shipping and I don’t even need to leave my home,” said junior management major Clara Huang. “And their prices

are usually cheaper than most retail stores, too.”

However, while Amazon may be at the forefront of online shopping, there are still plenty of other websites lowering their prices and gearing up for the holiday season. Here are some overlooked alternatives to the online giant: Newegg.com

This technology-focused website provides laptops, televisions, cell phones, computer software and more for the tech-savvy consumer. For those looking to save money, Newegg also provides free shipping on select items, dozens of daily deals and “combo deals,” which let you save money when buying certain items together.

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Woot.com

Complete with amusing product descriptions, Woot introduces one new product for sale each day, lasting only 24 hours. The variety is huge, offering items as diverse as mattresses, wine, sunglasses and kids toys — perfect for the hard-to-please on everyone’s list.

Woot is divided into 10 categories, each containing a different daily deal, such as a sale on sports equipment or home and gardening items. For those who prefer more time to think about their shopping, Woot also hosts sales that last up to a week. While technically owned by Amazon, Woot runs independently and sells items unrelated to the massive retailer.

Alibris.com

For those tired of Barnes & Noble or Kindle products, Alibris could serve as a welcome alternative. The website sells a wide selection of new and used books from its own warehouse in addition to small, independent bookstores across the world.

Alibris makes finding rare editions of certain books or out-ofprint novels easy, thanks to the large amount of marketplaces. The site also sells textbooks, CDs and DVDs. Bidz.com

Bidz is a jewelry-based online auction house that replicates all the fun of auctions without the screaming or inability to understand the auctioneer. Instead of holding up a numbered sign, all you need to do is click to bid on the website’s wide range of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and watches that cover many price ranges. Auctions last up to a few weeks each and end every minute, but those who are more impatient can buy items instantly at buyz.com.

With more than 100 items on sale, the website offers plenty of options sure to surprise your gift recipient, too. While these items might not add to your quality of life, they surely won’t take away from it.

Thinkgeek.com

A celebration of geek culture, ThinkGeek is a culmination of tech-related gizmos and T-shirts that reference popular TV shows and video games. Its Holiday Gift Center makes shopping easy by allowing you to browse based on specific interests or price limits.

Luxurylanesoap.com

Forget about what gifting someone soap can imply — Luxury Lane Soap offers exclusive bars. Made of organic Uncommongoods.com ingredients such as natural oils and True to its name, this online berries, the website sells bars in fun seller provides a seemingly endless shapes including hearts, castles and list of cool things you don’t actually mustaches for about $6.50. The site need. The website includes multi- also features candles, shampoo, ple pages of quirky items, such as incense and bath salts. portable ping-pong sets and clocks shaped like fishbowls. newsumdbk@gmail.com

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from his usual unbridled raunch, but two-step your way under some mistletoe and drop the lines “I am just a snowman/ and I’m looking for a snow girl” and you’re guaranteed to see more than just Santa stop by your place tonight.

“Wonderful Christmastime” — The Shins

Frontman James Mercer released this cover of Paul McCartney’s 1979 Christmas classic on the heels of 2012’s Port of Morrow, and his band’s penchant for jangly guitar pop translates remarkably well into an almost-reimagining of the holiday standard. The Shins add a pinch of indie quirk that’s refreshing rather than nauseating (see Christmas with Weezer) while still channeling the former Beatle to near perfection. At worst, it’s a better-than-passable twist on the beloved single. At its best, it squares off against Ashley

“Little Saint Nick” — The Beach Boys

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The weeks leading up to winter break in College Park tend to fall a bit on the bleak side. Confronted by looming finals and a sea of North Face jackets and Uggs, it’s easy to get a little depressed. The Beach Boys’ sun-kissed Christmas Harmonies offer a host of timeless holiday favorites sure to dispel those winter worries, with “Little Saint Nick” leading the pack. Yes, it’s overplayed, but not without good reason — and few would argue with local radio stations ditching Pitbull in favor of Brian Wilson and company, at least for a few weeks.

Winter break is cool. Presents are cool. Christmas sweaters, however improbably, are cool. Christmas music, on the other hand, is anything but. There’s nothing suave or cultured about owning the Now That’s What I Call Christmas! twodisc set, and caroling at a retirement home effectively destroys a carefully crafted veneer of nonchalance. And who is in better position to recognize that truth than Barenaked Ladies, a band consisting of four dads, one of whom “Have Yourself A Merry Little plays double bass? BNL’s cover Christmas” — James Taylor of charity supergroup Band Aid’s 1984 original is gloriously uncool It’s a somewhat uncomfortable and unpretentious — a feat ruled fact of life that James Taylor provided impossible for Band Aid by virtue of including Bono.

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“Christmas in Hollis,” the song that taught a generation that Christmas could be ill — and also never to steal from Santa, ’cause that ain’t right — has the kind of funk that will instantly turn any Christmas party into a Christmas partay.

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The best thing that could be said about “Christmas in Harlem” is that it sounds like any other non-Yuletide Kanye song. Driven by an irresistible Marvin Gaye sample, expertly produced and full of lascivious, seasonally appropriate come-ons, it

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could easily nestle between “Touch the Sky” and “All of the Lights” on your Yeezy playlist without raising an eyebrow. But it’s West’s cockeyed, horny Christmas spirit — “She said, ‘Shhh,’ she got a gift for me that ain’t for the kids to see” — that makes it the perfect song for scoring at any debauched holiday party.

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Christmas can be sad as hell. In a season with such an oppressive atmosphere of joy, even the smallest pangs of sadness get thrown into stark relief, and holiday cheer isn’t always enough to stem the tide of unhappiness. Fault lines in dying relationships you hoped would somehow lie dormant until January suddenly

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By Grace Toohey @thedbk Staff writer Instead of fighting off fellow shoppers, waiting in long lines and struggling to find exactly what you’re looking for at the mall, do your holiday shopping this year from the comfort of your own home.

Online shopping can easily eliminate many of the holiday gift-giving stresses with just a few clicks.

With easy access to a variety of sizes and styles, as well as the convenience of shipping straight

to your door, online shopping is a top choice for busy students this holiday season.

“It’s really nice because since I’m in school, I can’t really go to the mall; it’s not that close by, and I don’t have a car on campus,” said Katrina Haas, a freshman criminology and criminal justice and physiology and neurophysiology major.

Not only is Internet shopping convenient, but by adhering to some of these simple tips and tricks, you will also be sure get the most bang for your buck while shopping online.

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“There are a lot of places that Most stores and companies have an incentive program or email list I’ve signed up for their family and that users can sign up for to receive friends programs, so I get specific information about special deals emails saying I get 20 percent off or and promotions. By receiving those free shipping,” the freshman ecoemails or mailings, you can be one nomics major said. “The sales are of the fi rst people to go online and really good — sometimes they’re even better than in-store.” take advantage of the sale.

Pick your favorite stores or those you will frequent most this Use Amazon Prime season, and sign up to get in the loop. Stores will usually send out Through different promotions, an extra holiday discount for loyal there are easy ways to find deals for customers — so sign up early. online purchases, but oftentimes Miranda Kadis is always looking it’s the shipping that can hit the Sign up for rewards programs

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parents links of things, have other people send you links,” freshman engineering major Rachel Bourassa From PAGE 8 said. “If you’re on Amazon Prime, Prime account as he shops for gifts. you can send the list out to everyone, “It shows up at your house; it’s and it’s so easy because it can have easy; it’s convenient; I get free ship- everything you could possibly want.” ping,” he said.

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If email lists, shipping options The Internet can sometimes be and wish lists aren’t enough, you as overwhelming as a packed mall. can be a savvy online shopper by That’s when wish lists can come in connecting and staying in the handy. Instead of being sent off to the loop. By liking your favorite stores North Pole, online wish lists can be on Facebook or following them on quickly emailed to friends and family, Twitter, you can also find special all but ensuring you’ll end up with a deals without flooding your inbox.

“Follow [stores] on social netgift you want. Many stores’ webworking because they will post deals sites allow you to add your top picks to a wish list or favorites list while that they are having with certain codes that you need to get free browsing online.

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Get by with a little help Find gifts for everyone on your list

By Brian Kallner @thedbk For The Diamondback College is a place where different social groups collide; for the first time in many students’ lives, they are friends with jocks, hippies and nerds. While a diverse friend group is great, it brings with it the stress of what to buy each unique friend for the holidays. Here are some ideas for what to buy even the trickiest friends on your list: The Musician

Musicians can be hard to buy for

The Gamer

While the gamer might also be tough to figure out, gift givers should not have much of a struggle this holiday season because several new consoles have just been released. Both the Xbox One ($499.99) and the PS4 ($399.99) will hold a special place in the hearts of the gamer, even if both are on the expensive side.

If you don’t have the money to spare, the Wii U($299.99), which was released last year, won’t hurt your bank account quite as much and it appeals to younger children as well as adults.

because of the different instruments, sounds and styles they might be into. That’s why this holiday season, recommending new music to a friend might be the right path. Arcade Fire’s Reflektor, $11.77 on Amazon, is a perfect album for all types because it spans several modern genres.

A classic mix CD is also a great go-to for roommate gift exchanges and Secret Santas. At practically no cost, it’s a great way to share new music with friends, The Television Addict learn about bands you didn’t know before and give a gift on a The best deal you can score is tight budget.

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holiday season is the new Kindle Fire HDX ($229.00 to $424.00 for the 7-inch model).

Although the price can fluctuate quite a bit — depending on the storage size, ad blocks and Internet connectivity abilities — this is the perfect device for someone who loves to read. It has all the abilities of the older Kindle models, as well as some new features.

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“Eco-friendly holiday gifts are a way of giving to others but also back to the environment,” said Jayne Matza, a sophomore nutrition and food sciences major.

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pay it forward Spread holiday cheer by giving back to charitable organizations

By Grace Toohey @thedbk Staff writer With the holidays come stress, worry and over-thinking just to find the perfect gift. But more often than not, students say the thought behind giving counts more than spending money on objects people don’t really need.

So while you’re making your list and checking it twice, consider giving some of that time and energy to those less fortunate and spreading the wealth to those in need this holiday season.

It is easy to get involved in something you find worthwhile and satisfying because there are many charities in the area that could use the extra help and many local families that would appreciate the extra holiday cheer. Here are some students’ ideas on how to give back this holiday season: Sponsor a family or child

Across the world or across the street, there are ways to sponsor a family or a child and give them a gift they otherwise wouldn’t receive, making it a holiday to remember.

Last year, Kenneth Bryant and his family adopted a family in need and provided them with Christmas cheer and gifts.

“I n retu r n, t hey gave u s a picture that they drew,” Bryant said. “I mean, it wasn’t much, but it meant a lot to us. I look forward to doing it this year.”

Bryant, a junior bioengineering major, still appreciates celebrating with his family but wants everyone to have the chance to enjoy that feeling.

“We pretty much have everything that we need, and I know that they didn’t. As a child, you don’t really want to go through a Christmas with no presents or anything, so being the reason why

they had a great Christmas just felt good enough for me,” he said. “You still want to cherish things with your own family, but definitely you want to help out those that don’t have much, give them something that you’ve already experienced.”

Freshman civil and environmental engineering major Ellen Martin makes a year-round commitment to a similar charitable organization.

“We have two ‘Compassion Children,’” Martin said. “We pay for them to go to school, we send them gifts sometimes and we can write them letters and they can write back.”

For the holidays, her family sends a Christmas shoe box or another special gift for the children they sponsor in Africa.

“Why get a new pair of shoes when you could give the essentials to somebody who doesn’t have them?” she said. “It makes us really excited, especially when they write back and tell us ‘thank you’ and say how they are doing in school. We get to help out in their lives and they are really thankful, and it’s really cool to see that.”

Volunteer your time

Money can be tight, especially for college students, but there are many other ways to give back this holiday season — simply volunteer your time. Homeless shelters, nursing homes, soup kitchens or the charity of your choice will always welcome an extra set of hands.

Each year, freshman Meredith Soule and her family volunteer to ring the Salvation Army bell for an hour twice a week to collect donations in their community.

“It’s really nice to see how the community gives back. It’s a good feeling,” said Soule, a business major. “I think, in general, it’s good to give back all the time, but especially during the holiday

season so that everyone’s holidays can be especially nice.”

Soule advocates for others to volunteer as well — it’s a tradition that is always satisfying, she said.

“It’s really widespread, so it’s really easy to get involved,” Soule said.

Contribute to a charity

During this time, it can be difficult for many families that are away from home or lacking the essentials to feel like they are celebrating, but there are ways to give to them, and even a small amount can really make a difference.

As Katie Luce was f lipping through Reader’s Digest, she saw an envelope to donate any amount

to the United Service Organization for the holiday season.

“Because it’s for the officers who aren’t home during the holidays, and I had $20, I just mailed in $20,” said Luce, a freshman psychology major. “I think that it’s important to support the people in the military, especially because they are doing a really important job and they’re so far away from home, and that’s really hard to do around the holidays.”

Junior education major Becca Wagman said she will participate in the Catholic Student Center’s annual canned food drive for the homeless that provides a Christmas meal to homeless people.

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“I think it’s something that people should be doing all the time, but it’s really cool to see how people come together during the holidays and help provide for people that might not have the money at this time of year. The really important thing is just being with your family and being with people you love.” gtooheydbk@gmail.com