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Don’t get tricked by your treats

Increasing occurences of altered candy leaves parents and teens worrying. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, here are some safer alternatives.

By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2022

Increasing occurences of altered candy leaves parents and teens worrying. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, here are some safer alternatives.

Painting for the spooky season

On Oct. 17, EduCare hosted the annual pumpkin painting contest. From flower power to the Nightmare Before Christmas, students drew inspiration from every corner of pop culture.

By Nicole Tovar, Photographer • Oct 25, 2022

On Oct. 17, Educare hosted the annual pumpkin painting contest. View the highlights and creativity every student projected onto their pumpkins.

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights failed to seriously scare me

Seven unique mazes, a tram of terror and a park crawling with monsters and demons still appeal to many people looking to get spooked this season.

By Vannesa Machado, Staff Writer • Oct 29, 2021

Read a first-hand account of an iconic place in L.A. to spend your Halloween.

Too old to trick-or-treat?

Halloween; a time kids put on there costumes and get their pillowcases ready for candy. On the flip side, it is a time where parents warn their kids about the dangers of taking candy from strangers. The question still remains: Is there a thing as being too old for trick-or-treating? Should we consider following in the footsteps of some counties in Chesapeake, Virginia and set an age restriction on trick-or-treating?

By Kyrillos Mina, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2021

I believe there should be a certain point where it should be restricted and that most students would agree to that age.

Frightful festivities: Laugh or scream?

The sinister season has finally arrived. If trick-or-treating sounds old, here are four activities to occupy Oct. 31. Two of them are for the more daring at heart, hoping for a good scare this Halloween, and two more activites are fun adventures for everyone to try.

By Angelica Venturina, Print Editor-in-Chief • Oct 28, 2021

To celebrate the holiday, there is something special for everyone to participate in. Laugh or get spooked with your friends this Sunday, the choice is yours.

Track or treats: Halloween beats

Tracks to get into the spine-chilling mood of the upcoming season

By Jessica Cerventes, Entertainment Staff Writer • Oct 7, 2021

Tracks to get into the spine-chilling mood of the upcoming season

Celebrate safely with these scary pictures around the neighborhood

People show their Halloween spirit with decorations and pumpkins

By Angela Proca, Photo Editor • Oct 31, 2020

Take a look at the Halloween fun captured all over Los Angeles.

9 Halloween flicks to binge on this spooky season

Spooky season is here. Dive into some classic and new released movies this All Hallows Eve.

By Isabela Diaz, Entertainment Editor • Oct 30, 2020

Best Halloween Movies to snuggle and watch with friends and families for movie night.

How to celebrate Halloween safely during a pandemic

Covid-19 is causing Halloween to be experienced like never before, but there are still a variety of ways to celebrate this spooky holiday with your loved ones while staying safe.

By Angelina Gevorgyan, Executive Editor • Oct 22, 2020

There's a variety of ways to celebrate this spooky holiday while staying safe.

Halloween: A Dying Tradition

In recent years, fewer teens are going trick-or-treating, killing the Halloween tradition.

By Adriana Guisell Contreras • Oct 30, 2019

Trick-or-treating is a longstanding American tradition. In recent years, however, this piece of American culture is slowly dying and we must save it.

Trick or Be Killed

“Halloween” takes the audience on a thrilling and suspenseful experience

By Chau Tran • Oct 25, 2018

He’s back to finish what he started. Follow up with the new horror film “Halloween.”