The NAU Review — XC champions, tips for hosting Thanksgiving and the importance of shopping small this holiday season

After stellar performances by runners Nico Young and Drew Bosley (who placed second and third, respectively), the men’s cross country team defended their title as national champions, winning for the third consecutive year. The women placed sixth—the team’s best finish since 2007. This is only the fourth time in program history that both teams have placed in the top 10 and the first time that both teams have placed in the top six.

No matter how many side dishes you make, whether the turkey was overcooked or you forgot to serve the deviled eggs, at the end of the day, Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to enjoy each other’s company. And remember, good food makes a good dinner. Bad food makes a good story. NAU’s Chef Mark Molinaro shares his secret to a good Thanksgiving: Throw out the “perfect” and make the kind of meal that doesn’t run everyone in the kitchen ragged.