Issue 8

Arts

The changing predictability in horror films
Although the horror genre is often repetitive and anticipated, certain sub-genres and modern movies are changing the game and making room for more nuanced horror stories.

Skyler Piskoroski October 21, 2024October 20, 2024

Many people will turn on a horror flick this Halloween season, but instead of being scared, they will call out…

Arts

Have Halloween celebrations frighteningly decreased?
The popular Halloween practices of trick or treating and scary house decorations are reportedly in decline.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali October 21, 2024October 20, 2024

Halloween has historically been a widely celebrated holiday, complete with costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. Like red and green Christmas…

Opinion

From ghastly waste to green treats: A sustainable Halloween guide
The environmental horror story of Halloween and what can be done to celebrate sustainably.

Angelina Jaya Siew October 31, 2023November 1, 2023

The real skeleton in the closet from a single night of festivity is the scary amount of waste generated by…

Arts | Theatre Erindale

The fun of The Five Faces for Evelyn Frost
Translated by Steven McCarthy and directed by Anita La Selva, Theatre Erindale’s first production of the 2023-24 season signifies unity in the digital age.

Avery McMillan October 31, 2023December 30, 2023

As stated in the program description, The Five Faces of Evelyn Frost is a “play about social media and human…

Opinion

Boo! Did my costume scare you?

Karissa Harrypersad, Zainab Khalil, Tia Cummins and Cristina Pincente October 30, 2023November 22, 2023

Cracking the whip on my iconic Indiana Jones costumeKarissa Harrypersad My most memorable Halloween costume was inspired by one of…

Features

The Medium’s Spooky Stories

River Knott and Juliana Stacey October 30, 2023December 10, 2023

Snake the DrainRiver Knott The bathroom sink wasn’t draining, again. I spat out my toothpaste with a resigned groan and…

Editorial

Editorial: Why everyone should take a bit of a break
Taking a break may not seem intuitive, but it may be the best thing you can do for yourself and your academic performance!

The Medium October 30, 2023December 10, 2023

It’s prime midterm season. We know how spooky that can be. This time of the year, it’s easy to get…

Asking For A Friend | Sports

Sweet and spooky
The haunting effects of sugar on your body.

Samira Karimova October 30, 2023December 10, 2023

Let’s explore the spooktacular effects of sugar on your body! Beware the cravings for sugar haunts your mind like a…

Arts

Horror on Health: Does watching movies make us sick?
Scary movies throughout the years have had negative psychological effects on their audiences.

Paige France October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Research suggests the 1973 acclaimed horror movie The Exorcist is a psychiatric hazard to viewers. An adaption of a novel…

Arts

Associate Professor Mairi Cowan on her book The Possession of Barbe Hallay
A look into the past led UTM Professor Mairi Cowan into a “precarious” world of demons and witches.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

On October 26, 2023, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) ninth annual Celebration of Books took place. It was co-hosted…

Arts

Cutting-Edge Horror: Five Cult Classic Slasher Films
These originals make for a chilling and memorable Halloween movie marathon night!

Karissa Harrypersad October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

This year gave us remakes, sequels, and prequels of horror movies that nobody asked for. The original movies are cult…

News

Halloween 2023 Goal: More Treats than Tricks
Cannabis candies pose a new threat to Halloween joy and children's safety, with pediatric hospitalizations doubling in regions where edibles are legal.

Karine Alhakim October 30, 2023November 11, 2023

The joy and thrill of Halloween have always been accompanied by a few parental concerns. While concerns about strangers and…

News

A guide to UTM’s Halloween frights and festivities
Many events to celebrate Halloween will take place at UTM, giving students the chance to experience thrills and frights alongside their friends and peers.

Larry Lau October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Amidst the red and orange hue created by the falling leaves, the festive spirit of Halloween has returned once more…

Sports

the power of the pumpkin
The nutritional benefits and history of pumpkins.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali October 30, 2023November 9, 2023

The pumpkin is closely affiliated with Halloween both as a food item and as the iconic jack-o’-lantern. The term “jack-o’-lantern”…

News Briefs

Spooky News Briefs

Larry Lau October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Accessible Trick-or-Treating in Canada Communities and organizations have collaborated to create specialized Halloween Villages across Canada as a part of…

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