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Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

Surviving Sunday in Salem: Prepare for disappointment

By Gabriella Di Dea, Lifestyle Editor October 26, 2023
It’s officially Spooky Season. What better way to spend it than in the spookiest place of all, Salem? Sunday is definitely a busier day to visit Salem, but nevertheless, I grabbed a good friend, bought a $10 commuter rail ticket, and was on my way.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Hallow-wood: The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes Over The Years

By Andrew DiBiasio, Managing Co-Editor October 24, 2023
Stuck in a TikTok rut this morning, I scrolled past a girl in a tin foil dress dressed as a Chipotle burrito. Students all across the country are getting creative, but can they beat the celebrities and their iconic renditions? I’m here to feature 10 that I think could give everyone a run for their money — or in this case, candy. 
Dan Lavoie, a busker also known as the Salem Satan, gives out free hugs for people in Derby Square.

GALLERY: Salem and the Halloween industry

By Kate Kotlyar October 22, 2023
Every fall, Salem transforms from a sleepy city on the North Shore to a bustling tourist destination faster than the leaves can change color. People come from all around the globe to soak in the spooky atmosphere and learn about the city’s ties to the Salem Witch Trials. Small businesses line the streets, selling everything from $80 palm readings to hand-made witch hats. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Why should we care about horror? | You Scared Me!

By Josh Rosenthal October 22, 2023
I find horror films to be a wonderful merchant of empathy and understanding. Even through all the gore and terror, they still serve as a way for viewers to feel seen and heard, as well as supplying some much-needed escapism every now and then.
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