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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...

OP-ED: Horror movies are the social commentary that we need

October 28, 2023

Many regard horror films as a source of adrenaline, oozing with gore, jumpscares and quick frights. Horror films, however, are worthwhile not just as graphic and disturbing thrills but as windows into...

SPOTLIGHT: Why do we like scary things?

SPOTLIGHT: Why do we like scary things?

Nishi Vijayvargiya and Aisha Shafik October 27, 2023

With Halloween just around the corner, many SCHS staff and students participate in Halloween-themed activities, including watching horror movies. While some enjoy the fear and comedic aspects of it, others...

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...

Staff and students find playing horror themed video games to be exciting, thrilling and scary due to their suspenseful nature.

A&E: Horror video games provide many with a scary good time

Areha Shah October 27, 2023

Video games are a popular pastime among numerous teens and adults. Many at SCHS have also explored horror video games. Some students and teachers enjoy the suspense of the games, while others discussed...

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