Category: Entertainment

Halloween sequel captures spirit of original

Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief   When Universal announced they were making a direct sequel to the 1978 slasher classic “Halloween,” fans of the original had legitimate reasons to be skeptical. After all, this was a movie franchise that seemed like it had an infinite number of half-hearted sequels and spinoffs ever since the original…Continue Reading Halloween sequel captures spirit of original

Target’s new fall collection is budget-friendly

Doris Pace South Bureau Chief   Over the past year, Target has revamped displays and floor plans and added several brands with very friendly pricing for both men and women. Prices so good that you can actually buy clothes and won’t have to eat ramen for a whole week. Brands that have become a staple…Continue Reading Target’s new fall collection is budget-friendly

Epcot’s Food & Wine Fest: a great way to celebrate season

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   What’s your ideal way to celebrate the great season of fall? Do you fill your home with decorations of orange leaves and pumpkins? Perhaps, you install air fresheners to give off that pleasing, nutmeg aroma of pumpkin. Conceivably, do you watch horror movies to hype up the terrifying yet beautiful…Continue Reading Epcot’s Food & Wine Fest: a great way to celebrate season

Howl-O-Scream is worth the trip and the scare

Doris Pace South Bureau Chief   As the sun begins to set and the darkness creeps in, Busch Gardens transforms from a happy, lively colorful thrill ride theme park to the dark, demented and terrifying world of Howl-O-Scream. Actors in camouflage wait eerily still and patiently for distracted guests to walk by as killer clowns,…Continue Reading Howl-O-Scream is worth the trip and the scare

Top 10 best college apps

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor College is one of the most rewarding experiences a person could ever have. However, it’s also one of the most stressful phases in a student’s life. The responsibilities seem to pile up with every passing day as the semester rolls on, and sometimes you’re left scrambling to deal with it all….Continue Reading Top 10 best college apps

Top 5 Halloween Movies

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer  WELCOME FOOLISH MORTALS! As your eyes wander downward, you’ll see the bone-chilling, frightening and oozing delight of Halloween’s greatest tales. As we see blood, sweat and paranoia, we see into the minds of these victims in which they dare face these iconic villains. Can you handle the suspense? If you can,…Continue Reading Top 5 Halloween Movies

Can horror films have psychological effects?

Michael Gennaro North Bureau Chief   October is the month of Halloween. That means pumpkin spice, candy, pumpkin-carving and–of course–scary movies.  This October, thousands of thrill-seekers will head to their local theaters to watch horror movies like “Hell Fest” and “Halloween.” Thousands more will watch horror films at home using their Netflix or Hulu accounts….Continue Reading Can horror films have psychological effects?

Venom is underrated: Don’t listen to the critics

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   Ever since I was 5-years-old, I’ve been obsessed with Marvel’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Across all mediums, it cultivated me to become more attached into the entire “Spider-Verse.”  One of those reasons why includes a plethora of original characters like the Punisher, Doctor Octopus and the bold and the beautiful, Venom….Continue Reading Venom is underrated: Don’t listen to the critics

Stephanie Sylvester Editor-in-Chief   From the beginning to the end of October, spooky vibes are in the air. Scary movies, costumes, decorum and celebrations take over the community at every corner. Whether you plan to trick or treat or harvest and carve pumpkins, Halloween is a holiday for all ages to enjoy fun festivities and…Continue Reading

10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss

Stephanie Sylvester Editor in chief   The fall season is made for cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and delicious holiday food with your family. But it’s also made for finding time to snuggle up on the couch with a bag of potato chips to binge-watch your favorite TV shows that you have been waiting for…Continue Reading 10 fall tv shows you don’t want to miss