Part of Halloween’s significance is how it allows for radical self-expression. It is socially acceptable and even encouraged, to dress as a bloodstained nurse in a miniskirt on Oct. 31.
Tag: Halloween
Sex shouldn’t sell Halloween costumes
The only spooky thing about Halloween is the continuing sexualization of costumes.
It waits in the fog at Knott’s Scary Farm
This year’s event offers thrills, chills, mazes and great food. Test your courage and get ready to be scared.
Best films of 2018
The year is coming to an end and as we look back on what we’ve been through in our lives, whether it be a bad break up or finally graduating college, let’s also take a look back at what the wonderful world of film has brought us this year with[Read More…]
Why and how to avoid cultural appropriation this Halloween
Halloween is my favorite holiday. It’s the one day when we can be anything we want. It allows us to live our wildest fantasies, explore new identities and express ourselves through ridiculous clothes, makeup and wigs. Unfortunately, it’s also often an excuse for people to wear offensive and insensitive costumes,[Read More…]
Psychology Building morphs into haunted house
The only sounds heard within the Psychology Building’s basement were shrill screams and nervous bubbles of laughter. Psychology Student Association and Psi Chi Honor Society hosted their 8th annual haunted house Wednesday and Thursday night for Long Beach State students to get a taste of the Halloween season. The iconic[Read More…]
In Photos: 7th annual Zombie Fest back from the dead
‘Halloween’ is on par with the 1978 original film
Rarely is a movie so nearly perfect that it prompts multiple viewings within its opening weekend. The newest “Halloween” is such a movie. Rather than restart the franchise, 2018’s “Halloween” adds to the story of the original film from 1978 – ignoring a series of increasingly dull sequels and a[Read More…]
Pa’s Pumpkin Patch is a wholesome Halloween celebration
In front of an unsightly oil rig on PCH exists a place that will transport you straight back to your childhood. Amid a sea of hay and pumpkins, the aroma of funnel cakes fills the air while kids anxiously await their turn to board various carnival rides. Pa’s Pumpkin Patch[Read More…]
Set course straight ahead toward Dark Harbor
An ominous fog hovered a few inches above the ground and visitors patiently waited for the gates of Dark Harbor to open Sunday night. As the banging from the harbor got louder, evil clowns with sinister smiles reaching ear-to-ear barged through the doors to terrorize the unsuspecting victims. Queen Mary’s[Read More…]