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A&E: The appeal of Halloween and all its festivities

A&E: The appeal of Halloween and all its festivities

Jackie Duran October 25, 2024

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Halloween introduced elements of creativity, pumpkins, trick-or-treating and horror as part of an annual tradition. Though Halloween is celebrated at the end of October, festivities...

A&E: Objectifying or empowering? Students and teachers discuss scandalous Halloween costumes

A&E: Objectifying or empowering? Students and teachers discuss scandalous Halloween costumes

Natalie Smith October 27, 2023

“In girl world, Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut, and no other girls can say anything about it.” The iconic line by Cady Heron in Mean Girls is representative...

Many students enjoy exploring local haunted attractions in the weeks leading up to Halloween with friends and family.

A&E: Students face their fears at local haunted houses

Eduardo Ramos October 27, 2023

As the arrival of October brings spooks and scares, many seek out horror attractions like haunted houses or amusement parks. SCHS students share their mixed experiences with Halloween activities at local...

A&E: "The problem is sometimes that horror can bleed into reality"

A&E: “The problem is sometimes that horror can bleed into reality”

Catalina Lopez October 27, 2023

Ghostface, Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger are just some of the many iconic horror movie characters designed to give audiences a fright. While some see these characters as scary or disturbing, others...

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