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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Communicating 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…
Read MorePike County United Appeal hosting a Halloween costume photo contest to raise money for its agencies
(CONTRIBUTED/ Emma Daniel) The photo used for this story is representing Halloween costumes on Troy’s campus and is not entered into the PCUA photo contest. Andrea Hammack Staff Writer As Halloween approaches, many are searching for ways to dress up and get creative. The Pike County United Appeal (PCUA) is helping with just that by hosting a costume photo contest. “We think it will be fun for everyone,” says Melinda Conner, the secretary of PCUA. “Our goal is to get the word out for Pike County United Appeal and to…
Read MoreMovie Review: ‘Halloween’ topped charts with flaws
Sam Stroud Staff Writer The newest film in the popular “Halloween” franchise is erasing the sequels of the original film and inserting itself as the follow-up to John Carpenter’s Classic “Halloween.” “Halloween” has been out for around a month now, resting happily in history books as the highest-grossing opening day during the month of October with $33.3 million. Not only that, but it also had the biggest opener for a horror movie with a female lead. First, the positives about the film. The acting in the movie is strong across…
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