Telescope Talks | Fright Night Favorites

Our writers sit down for a special Halloween episode to talk cozy-scary vibes and classic horror picks.

Layla Coyle, Weston Metzger, and Gasmine Gonzalez

October 31, 2025

Join staff writers Layla Coyle, Gasmine Gonzalez, and Weston Metzger as they talk about Halloween and horror movies, sharing their nostalgia and discussing the shift from physical media to streaming services.

Music:

Chill Coffee by Unknown artist – Free Music Archive, CC BY

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About the Contributors

Layla Coyle, Staff Writer

Layla Coyle is a freshman at Palomar studying journalism. She hopes to transfer to Cal Poly SLO. Her goal is to have a magazine of her own in the future. In her free time, you can find her at the thrift store, record store or doing funky photoshoots with her best friend!

Weston Metzger, Staff Writer

Weston Metzger is a returning student to Palomar College studying Diesel Mechanics Technology. In his freetime he participates in a wide variety of activities, from mountain biking, to playing Magic the Gathering, to writing screenplays. After finishing his degree he hopes to work on heavy equipment while continuining his writing.

Gasmine Gonzalez, Copy Editor

Gasmine Gonzalez is in her second year at Palomar studying media studies. She hopes to transfer to Cal State San Marcos or UC Irvine. Her dream is to become a photographer for the NFL or MLB. In her spare time, she loves to go to dog parks with her husky Rocky and hang out with her family.