Most people know that Halloween falls on Oct. 31 of every year. The season is celebrated with trick or treating, cute (or scandalous) costumes, candy, scary movies and haunted houses. What most people don’t completely understand, however, is the history behind this haunted holiday. According to History, Halloween’s origins date back to the Celts, who […]
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Relax with the restrictions
Trick, treat and now — jail time: these enticing options are the comprehensive list of results any child above 12 might encounter in some American cities. According to Fortune news, several cities across the the country have implemented age restriction laws on trick-or-treaters. Fortune lists reasons for these limits as safety-based, but in reality, laws […]
Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
As a child, choosing Halloween costumes was simple. Anything works at a young age, and kids don’t worry about looking cute because everything is cute on kids. But as you age, Halloween costumes become super complicated. Most of the time, your costume will fall into one of three categories: sexy, basic or dorky. Not only […]
Throw a Spooky Party on a Budget
Let’s be real, college students don’t have an abundance of money to spare for throwing the best Halloween parties. Here’s some simple tips as to how you can throw your own budget bash. Get Lit Just lighting can cost hundreds of dollars. There’s a few lighting options that will not break your wallet, however. Gather […]
Trunk or Treat provides safe Halloween fun for the community
NSU’s Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement (SLCE) will put on Trunk or Treat 2018. The event will be held at the Alvin Sherman Library North Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.. The event, which the SLCE office has planned with various other departments for the past three years, promises a safe […]
Spooky Tattoo Ideas
Halloween is right around the corner, and if you want to make this Halloween one to remember, I have the perfect suggestion for you— spooky tattoos. What better way to remember this Halloween than by getting a spooky tattoo? There is so much you can do when it comes to Halloween tattoos, and these are […]
Top picks from Netflix and Chills
Since it’s October, Netflix has debuted a new category for their members to enjoy: Netflix and Chills. This Halloween-themed section is guaranteed to satisfy viewers’ spooky needs during this holiday. There are plenty of options in this section including animation, family movies, haunting series, drama and the classic horror and thrillers to quench your creepy […]
Haunted Houses
If you’re searching for some frightening fun this month, haunted houses are opening their eerie doors for you. Every haunted house gives people a different experience, and sometimes they’re cheesy and overly-dramatized. Luckily, here in Florida, there are several haunted houses to explore and get your money’s worth in scares and frights. Distorted Dreams […]
The Trick to the Treat of an Internship or Research Experience
The Office of Career Development and the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography will host their seventh annual Trick to the Treat of an Internship or Research Experience on Oct. 31 in the Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery in the Alvin Sherman Library, for students interested in research, medical or other science related internships. […]
Shark Speak: What’s your favorite Halloween movie, why?
TK Cesar, freshman business major “My favorite Halloween movie would be ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ because I’ve watched it since I was little and it’s my favorite childhood movie.” Yara Khalifa, senior biology major “My favorite Halloween movies are ‘Halloweentown,’ ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas.’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ […]