VOLUME 49, ISSUE 8 — Halloween (October 31, 2022)
October News Briefs
Quebec’s nursing order campaigns against “sexy nurse” costumes The Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIC) has launched what…
Is trick-or-treating becoming dangerous?
Cannabis poisoning is a real threat to children’s health, however the risk of consuming cannabis candies during Halloween is not as big of a threat.
According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, unintentional cannabis poisoning among children is on the…
Concerns of nuclear war linger as conflict in Ukraine continues
President Vladimir Putin threatens nuclear retaliation in the event of Ukrainian advances.
Tensions between Russia and the West are at an all-time high, as concerns of nuclear conflict continue. In February, President…
Canadians predicted to spend over $1 billion on Halloween
Consumers are spending more on Halloween due to the return of large scale celebrations, inflation, and supply chain disruptions worldwide.
According to a recent multi-source report from HelloSafe, an insurance company, Canadians are expected to increase their Halloween spending by…
“Education for All”: Why university “should be a right, and not a privilege”
The UTMSU calls for free and accessible education for all undergraduate students as part of its ongoing “Education for All” campaign.
On October 24, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union’s (UTMSU) executive team, adorned with cow-printed bucket hats, loudly…
Editorial: For Halloween, I’m Me
Halloween is a day for transformation and exploration.
With crowds of students flooding King Street West in costumes and cheap wigs, the annual dilemma of whether to attend…
Changing Leaves: Halloween blues
Halloween is the season of trading candy with your friends, discovering razors or drugs in your Twizzlers, and last-minute costumes….
Halloween is a celebration of multiculturalism
Halloween spans beyond the horrific costumes and parties—it gives us a time to reflect on multiculturalism and traditions.
As a child, there were few days more exciting to me than Halloween. I looked forward to the 30 days…
The essentials of a good Halloween party
What makes the perfect Halloween party? Is it the theme? The décor? The music? The sweets? This article is the perfect guide for the perfect Halloween party.
Halloween, the spookiest time of the year, is characterized by trick-or-treating, horror movies, costumes, and of course, parties! You might…
Halloween candy kinda sucks…
But we can all agree on one thing: size is king.
In October, every major grocery store greets its customers with a wall of candy. Brands like Nestlé, Hershey’s, Reese’s, and…
Boo! Did I scare you?
How I survived my trip to McDonald’sJonina Rai Midnight runs to McDonald’s were a religious activity in the Rai household….
Spirit photography: Catching ghosts on camera
Professor Louis Kaplan explores the origin and evolution of paranormal images.
Do you believe in ghosts? I have always been curious about the subject, especially growing up watching movies like Ghostbusters…
Faculty Feature: Dr. Chris Koenig-Woodyard: Bringing thoughtfulness and passion to gothic literature
Dr. Koenig-Woodyard talks about being open to change, connecting with students, and how staying up-to-date with trends informs his teaching.
When I first began my studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), a family friend told me that I…
Halloween specials—a trick and a treat?
Exploring some of pop culture’s most memorable and hilariously spooky TV Halloween episodes.
When I think of Halloween TV specials, I think of The Addams Family (1991) theme song—they’re creepy, kooky, mysterious, and…
The lack of well-represented information in documentaries
Questioning and analyzing the “facts” in some of Netflix’s most popular docuseries.
There is something so satisfying about sitting on the couch, turning on Netflix, and flipping to a docuseries. Documentaries aim…
Exhilarating horror in Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Why do we enjoy reading horror novels? In his essay, “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” Stephen King poses a similar…
Angela Lansbury’s legacy in Murder, She Wrote
The actress’ beloved role in the cherished mystery series has reshaped female cinema and captured fans worldwide.
British-Irish-American actress Angela Lansbury, known for her starring role as Jessica Fletcher in the 12 season crime-mystery TV series Murder,…
Hocus Pocus 2: The Sanderson witch trio back in action
Disney’s Hocus Pocus sequel reworks an old classic and makes it young.
Halloween is the time for consuming a ridiculous amount of candy, dressing up as the scariest clown, and bingeing your…
Don’t let the guilt of a sugar-binge haunt you
Burn off creepy candy calories with this quick at-home workout.
This time of the year is filled with tempting treats. For those with insatiable sweet tooths, Summer Azem, a U…