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When did Halloween get so sexy? | It’s All Been Done Before

When did Halloween get so sexy? | It’s All Been Done Before

By Erica Schwartz, Lifestyle Editor October 30, 2025
Lately, though, I’ve seen conversations that Halloween is becoming increasingly polarized. While some people argue that Halloween has become too frightening for children, others have been arguing that the rise of sexy or comical costumes has diluted the spookiness of Halloween. All this debate has made me curious: Why did we start wearing costumes in the first place, and how did “sexy” costumes become the norm?
moxie film on a computer screen

REVIEW: ‘Moxie’

By Grace Knoop March 18, 2021
When a movie directed by Amy Poehler came up on my Netflix homepage, I was pumped. But despite my excitement … it flopped.
PILLEY: Passion trumps mediocrity

PILLEY: Passion trumps mediocrity

By Katelyn Pilley November 4, 2015

I’m dual-enrolled, or double majoring for the non-Boston University readers, in advertising and history. Advertising stands as the beacon of hope when I’m asked the question “what the heck do you...

MINTZ: In defense of Leslie Knope

MINTZ: In defense of Leslie Knope

By Casey Mintz September 23, 2015

If you are a person who lives in this world, you know who Amy Poehler is and you know that she is a genius. You know that she made her way from doing improvisational comedy in New York City to hosting...

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