Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer As Halloween approaches, the never-ending frenzy to pick a costume intensifies. It’s the same question every year, and every time the possibilities still overwhelm me. We all know you can be literally anything you want for Halloween. Sure, maybe there are things that are more common or recognizable, but really, it’s no holds barred in this day and age. Last … Continue reading Keeping a Habit out of Halloween
Staff Editorial: Oct. 28, 2021 “For kids.” This is the marketing on all of Disney’s child-sized Halloween costumes this year, and it is long overdue. For the past several decades, as the commercialization of Halloween became more popular and culturally relevant, the need for the perfect costume captivated the minds of children across the country. On one spooky, candy-filled night of the year, kids are … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Letting kids be kids: costumes and creativity
Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor Oct. 28, 2021 Halloween’s yearly masquerade allows individuals to characterize themselves however they’d like. But where is the line between creativity and insensitivity? Halloween costumes are primarily inspired by pop culture. Whether in the news or on our TV screens, there are bound to be references to current events. However, this can, at times, lead to cultural appropriation and sensitive … Continue reading Covid-19 costumes have no place in Halloween
Kaitlin Dodd | Staff Writer 10/25/2018 Halloween is just around the corner, and the time to find a costume is quickly disappearing. Whether you don’t have the money to spend on an overpriced costume at the store or simply can’t come up with an idea you deem perfect for the holiday, hopefully these do-it-yourself ideas will help you out! These costumes are all super fun … Continue reading Quick and easy Halloween costumes
By Catherine Clements | Student Columnist Since I was a child Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays. What other day has trick-or-treating, haunted houses and pumpkin carving all rolled into one? But of all Halloween festivities, dressing up has always been the best part. Halloween is a night when you can be whoever or whatever you want. There’s something magical about the idea … Continue reading Halloween brings ‘slut-shaming’ issue to surface
By Elsa Buehler | Staff Writer Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Creepy community clowns. Haunted houses. “American Horror Story.” Spirit Halloween. What do all of these things have in common? They only come out at a certain time of year: fall. For those unfamiliar, Spirit Halloween is a chain of Halloween-themed stores owned by Spencer Gifts that pop up all across America and Canada each August. In … Continue reading South Side Spirit Halloween haunts again
By Michael Flewelling Continue reading People react differently to Halloween
By Sam Leon | Student Columnist I can’t help but recognize the excitement going on about Halloween. I hear so many people talking about costumes, haunted houses and parties. Increasingly over each year, I find myself letting these events pass me by in October unaffected, almost like the festivities don’t exist. I’ve never been able to get into Halloween as much as my peers seem … Continue reading Halloween season recovers past traditions
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