They’re here! Striking fear in moviegoers

Zoe Stratos | opinions editor Oct. 28, 2021 We all know the symptoms of fear: the goosebumps, the sweaty palms, the rapid heartbeat, the unexplainable urge to hide behind a pillow or your hood. The experience of fear drives a physiological response almost unlike any other, but it’s tolerated differently by everyone. Regardless of our so-called fear tolerance, there’s always the little screen before the … Continue reading They’re here! Striking fear in moviegoers

The science of scare

By: Seth Culp-Ressler | Asst. Features Editor With October drawing to a close and All Hallows’ Eve approaching Friday night, fear and fright is in the air. Soon, as haunted houses fill and horror movies play, terror-lovers will be experiencing the fascinating and complicated emotion of fear. Our reactions to scare are deeply engrained in ancient biological and psychological phenomena, and our love of the … Continue reading The science of scare

America preps for terror at Olympics

By Julian Routh | News Editor When the Winter Olympics open in Sochi on Friday, America will be watching as it always does. But this time, America will watch with anxiety. With the probability of terror attacks in Sochi and the surrounding regions “very likely,” according to UK officials, U.S. athletes and their families were instructed by the U.S. State Department to avoid wearing Team … Continue reading America preps for terror at Olympics

Bird flu over the Cuckoo’s Nest

By Carley Thieret | Student Columnist The airport during the holiday season is known for its insane commotion, and around each major holiday, travelers fear the worst when they book a flight. The majority of travelers’ angst comes from concerns such as missing their flight, delays, weather or perhaps uncomfortable seating arrangements while aboard the aircraft. Another major cause of angst during the holiday season, … Continue reading Bird flu over the Cuckoo’s Nest