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Posts published in October 2024

Tracing the haunting history of Halloween

The history of Halloween is rich with ancient traditions, eerie folklore, and fascinating transformations over the centuries. Like the haunting figure of a ghost that lingers through time, Halloween has evolved, keeping its spirit alive in modern celebrations.

What makes Halloween music so spooky?

Halloween is the season of eerie melodies that send chills down your spine, from the haunting notes of “Thriller” to the oddities of shows like The Nightmare Before Christmas.

The psychology behind superstitions

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Do you have a lucky pen that you swear by when taking exams? Or perhaps a certain color you wear when you really need something to go your way?

Fog on the water, a fiend in the sky

I decided to bust my tail a bit and double or, I guess, triple-write just so I could have an article in the Halloween Issue.

Eyvind Earle: capturing the magnificence of trees

Trees spend most of the year disguising themselves in a dense robe of foliage, but as the fall comes around, they shed their armor and boldly reveal their trunks.

A guide to making an autism-friendly Halloween

Halloween is a fantastic holiday with costumes, candy, and a month of spooky movies. To celebrate Halloween in our exploration to unmask the mysteries of autism, we will explore how communities can create more inclusive experiences for autistic individuals.

Non hollow-een

I’m currently experiencing some Sunday Scaries and am not feeling terribly academically inspired. A wise alumni member of the Walking Club, Mike once turned down a walk proposal on the basis that although technically free, he needed to schedule in some personal time for existential dread before class.

What makes the perfect Halloween playlist?

Approaching Halloween season is like my super bowl. I’ve spent all year patiently waiting for October, and spooky season. Eagerly planning, costumes, movies, and of course, my playlist.