Category: Entertainment

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

The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Elliot Tritto Staff Writer   If you were alone, hungry and trapped in a secluded jungle and having a giant, alien hunter tracking you with advanced technological advances, what would you do? Would you lure the hunter into a trap? Possibly, repeat his tactic to have the prey kill the predator? Perhaps, you’d let him…Continue Reading The original Predator is a must-see action, sci-fi flick

Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Anabel Sanchez Online Editor   Have you ever stopped to think that you watch far less cable television than before? Perhaps you’ve even looked at your cable bill and wondered why you still bother? Or maybe even realized that out of the hundred-odd channels you have, you watch only a few of them? If so,…Continue Reading Cut the cord, save money with alternative cable options

Sidesplitting Predator ends on a cliffhanger

Doris Pace South Bureau Chief   Walking into the movie theatre I had high expectations for The Predator. Being a fan of the franchise, I expected to have my love for the Predator reignited. As with the first Predator film, I did not expect a cinematic masterpiece. That’s not what the franchise is known for….Continue Reading Sidesplitting Predator ends on a cliffhanger