1. What is the word for “fear of Halloween”? a) Samhainophobia b) Somniphobia c) Omphalophobia 2. Where is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween? a) England b) China c) Ireland 3. Where did apple bobbing originate? a) Ancient Greece b) Ancient Rome c) Spain 4. How many pounds of candy corn are made every year? a) 35 million pounds b) 12 pounds c) 200 pounds 5. The film “Halloween” was produced in how many days? a) 360 b) 54 c) 21 6. What was Dracula’s real name? a)…
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One person’s costume is another’s culture
It’s that time of year again, folks: time to take your sexy cat costumes out from the back of your closet – the ones you’ve worn the last three years in a row – slap on some fishnets and stilettoes, and go drink an unnaturally blue cocktail while dancing to “The Monster Mash.” Or maybe you’re the type who hoards all the half-priced candy at Walmart and closes yourself up at home watching scary movies with your cat. Either way, live your best spooky life. Let’s get one thing straight:…
Read MoreCaution, words carry meaning
Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Ever since being elected into the office, the President of the United States (POTUS) has used the rhetorical phrase “witch hunt” to refer to any efforts made to investigate the legitimacy of his presidency. The phrase had been made almost synonymous to the Robert Mueller probe into the Russian interference in the 2016 election and has most recently been used to describe the impeachment proceedings. Previously, the President’s use of simple language void of political jargon in his speeches has made it easier for the general…
Read MoreCommunicating through costume
Robbyn Taylor Faculty Adviser Remember tying a blanket around your neck as a cape when you were a kid and pretending to be a king or queen ruling over the living room or backyard? Or maybe you cut holes in a ribbon to make a mask in order to protect your identity as you saved the neighborhood? Donning a costume, for many people, has taken place throughout their lives – and not just on Halloween. Costumes at comic book conventions and similar activities has turned into a $46 billion a…
Read MoreCome as you aren’t: Halloween costume inspiration by decade
Draven Jackson Arts and Living Editor Halloween, the time of year when all the ghosts and ghouls come out to play, revolves around two major elements for most of America: costumes and candy. A tale as old as time: it’s the afternoon of Halloween, your best friend is throwing a party that starts in less than 3 hours, and you still don’t know what you’re going to wear. You’re not the first person to experience this dilemma, and you certainly won’t be the last. If you’re still looking for a…
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