Alternatives to typical Halloween activities
Emilys Gil, highlights news magazine contributor
September 14, 2020
With silly costumes, spooky movies and sweet treats, Halloween holds a special place in many people’s hearts. As a result of the social distancing measures mandated to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, highlights has compiled a list of alternative ways to celebrate the holiday. With the assist...
Which Holiday Are You?
Audrey Simon, Staff Writer
December 2, 2019
There are many different holidays that are celebrated over the year. There are the iconic ones that we all love, Christmas, Halloween, New Years etc. There are also the less appreciated ones, St. Valentine's Day, St. Patricks Day, Thanksgiving etc. However, they all bring joy into our hearts whether...
Do Not Get Tricked Into Not Treating This Year
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Trick-or-treating is the classic involving kids and adults dressing up in costume costumes and moving from house to house in hopes of getting a sweet treat and, while parents often take their children trick-or-treating as their kids get older, the inevitable question arises: are you ever too old to...
Is Halloween Just Another Commercial Holiday?
Camryn Bagnall-Koger, Staff Writer
October 19, 2019
Halloween started as an ancient Celtic festival and moved to America in the 19th century before gaining popularity and becoming the second largest commercial holiday, right behind Christmas. Nowadays, is the holiday just a ploy major companies use for money? ' In the past few decades, Halloween has grown into an u...
Halloween Horror Nights 2019: Less Horrific Than Expected
Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer
October 15, 2019
Our Rating: B The holiday that people need to get the most creative for is Halloween, making Halloween-themed places very unique every year. Luckily, Universal Studios is always one step ahead. They annually host their "Halloween Horror Nights", where they add new attractions and themes every yea...
Can You Survive Hill House?
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Release Date: Oct. 12, 2018 Director: Mike Flanagan Starring: Michiel Huisman (Steven Crain), Carla Gugino (Olivia Crain), Henry Thomas (young Hugh Crain), Elizabeth Reaser (Shirley Crain), Oliver Jackson-Cohen (Luke Crain), Kate Siegel (Theodora Crain). MPAA Rating: PG-13 Our Rating: A+ Based o...
Little Cavaliers Put On a Halloween Fashion Show
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
The Little Cavaliers preschoolers took over Halloween as they walked the catwalk, showing off their spooky and creative costumes. Each month, the fashion club partners with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising to organize events. This month, on Oct. 31, the department organized a short...
Healthy Alternatives for Halloween
Maia Berthier, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
Mark Snyder Halloween: America’s favorite fall festivity that revolves around costumes, horror and most importantly, candy. These treats usually pack tons of empty calories and contain no nutritional value. The United States has the highest rate of obesity in the world as 38% of the population and one in every six...
Iconic Vines Come to Life this October
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Happy first week of October! Are you already thinking of Halloween costumes before the big day is finally upon us? Deciding what to dress up as on this fun holiday can sometimes be a struggle, but we are here to help. If you need a quick and simple last-minute costume or you really want to get a reaction...
A Night Full of Fright: Best Halloween Movies
Gabriella Torna, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
fHalloween is quickly approaching and in only a few days it will be time to get into the Halloween spirit. In other words, it's time for a “Spook-tober” marathon of the best Halloween movies available. From cute throwbacks to haunting nightmares, these are the top six movies to get yo...
How To Make a SPOOK-tacular Pumpkin
Gabriella Torna, Staff Writer
October 20, 2017
Calling all ghouls! Are you ready to carve out some good times this hallow's eve? If your answer is yes, then look no further. All the tricks and tips to making a boo-tiful, hauntingly fang-tanstic pumpkin are right here. Just follow these steps and you will cast a spell on anyone who sees your dre...
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: Fall Activities
Vanessa Grau, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
When you think of fall, you think of Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks, Halloween costumes and spending time with family and friends. During the fall season, there's Halloween and Thanksgiving and the anticipation of Christmas and the New Year. There is a wide array of interesting activities to take part in ...
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