By VERONICA GRAY For most, Halloween means jack-o-lanterns, fun costumes, tons of candy and, of course, horror movies. For some, that last item can be tricky to deal with. For those on the jumpier side, Halloween can be a time of nostalgia rather than scare. So instead of watching a movie that might make you […]
Good and Evil Balances in Le Guin’s Fantasy
By KATIE STOCKDALE Halloween is the best time to get into fantasy. For a bit of a throwback, pick up A Wizard of Earthsea, the start of Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea Cycle. Le Guin introduces new elements to the fantasy genre in her series, most strikingly her protagonist who fails as a hero. If you […]
Halloween Horror Nights Fall Short on Scares
By IVY VELAZQUEZ With Halloween season comes ghosts, demons, and monsters. It’s when those who find thrills in being scared out of their minds are really able to have some fun. Every year, Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) haunted houses promise to cause even the bravest of guests to scream in terror. Usually, they’re quite […]
Netflix Guru: Rhimes Provides Classic Drama
By MEGAN MYERS Everyone loves a dramatic show to keep them on the edge of their seats. Diving into a Shonda Rhimes inspired series is sure to add some intensity to our viewing lives. Rhimes has won numerous awards for her work ranging from Glamour Women of the Year in 2007, to most recently the […]
Singing to the Stage: Senior Gains Lead
By KATELYN MASSARELLI Bri Mooney fell in love with being Mulan. As her first acting role, the high schooler was hooked on transforming into another person on stage. Now, 11 years later as a senior musical theater major, Mooney clinches another lead role as main character Billie Bendix in UT’s production of the musical Nice […]