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The Origins of Halloween

Ryan Marlowe October 27, 2021
Once again, the time is creeping up on us once when children descend upon the streets like vampires in search of sweet sustenance. “Trick or treat!” and the sound of ringing doorbells echo through the night, while scary movies overtake the airwaves. How is it though, that ghosts and ghouls became associated with sweet treats and costumes?

Horrifying Movies for the Spooky Season

Alexis Espinoza October 7, 2020
The scariest season is now in full swing!
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5 Halloween Movies for the Not-So-Scary Lovers

Ashley Yellich October 5, 2020

Halloween season has finally arrived! And there is nothing better than a movie binge to enjoy the season. But maybe you are wanting a more lax Halloween to calm down from the hectic year we have all had?...

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Addams Family Review

Cheyenne Cyr November 13, 2019

Disturbing yet charming as always, “The Addams Family” continues to wow audiences with its values. “The Addams Family”, directed by Conrad Vernon, is a hilarious movie, through and through....

Michael Myers, back to finish what he started

Samantha Cox November 14, 2018

The new “Halloween” movie puts a modern twist on the original made in 1978. While the original’s main focus is on the heartless serial killer, Michael Myers, the 2018 version focuses on Laurie Strode...

A skinny skeleton wearing a Santa suit gives a gift to a child with a Christmas tree on the right side.

Top 5 Halloween Movies

Victoria Price October 22, 2018

Every year, people of all ages prepare for the constant airing of Halloween themed movies on the family and movie channels. While there are many films to choose from during the month of October, some stand...

A hand holds a paper cup of umpkin spice latte on a wooden counter.

Pumpkin spiced food & beverages take over the season

Krista Moore October 22, 2018

It’s that time of year again when the air gets cold and the pumpkin spice latte is back on the Starbucks menu. Since its debut in 2003 the familiar flavors of pumpkin, nutmeg and vanilla have been...

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Black cats aren’t only for witches

Sammi Cox October 17, 2018

Black cats have played a huge role in mythology for centuries. In the middle ages, they were believed to be a spirit or demon to serve a witch as a companion. In the 16th century, it was believed that...

Five students stand next to each other during a Halloween costume contest (l-r): a bee-like outfit, a blue-mask character, Kylo Ren, Jesus, and a plague doctor.

Tribute to Terror

Jeremy Brown October 31, 2016

Boo! It’s that time of year when the ghosts and ghouls from the land of the supernatural return to the forefront of mainstream entertainment. Halloween gives us a chance to reflect on the time period...

Phoebe Tarronas won best overall costume in the Costume Contest during Halloween Escape in the Student Union on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015. (Yvette Monteleone/The Telescope)

Palomar partakes in Halloween festivities

Daniel Martin November 9, 2015

Palomar’s Halloween Escape featured games and events, including a skull decorating contest, musical chairs and a costume contest. Several students participated in the contest, with costumes including...

On Tap at The Telescope: Smashed Pumpkin Ale

Diana Guevarra October 31, 2015

Smashed Pumpkin Ale, brewed by Shipyard Brewing Co., is one of the many notable Pumpkin brews of this holiday season.This spiced Pale Ale has an earthy tone to it. When poured it presents as a translucent,...

Halloween Graveyard Dessert (Michelle Wilkinson/The Telescope)

Halloween Graveyard Dessert

Michelle Wilkinson October 28, 2015

If you are going to a Halloween party this weekend and need a dessert to bring, this is the one to make. A chocolate graveyard, complete with Oreo cream cheese frosting, Oreo dirt, candy corn pumpkins,...

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