As the mailroom overflows and friend groups crumble under pressure to pull off the best group costumes, many are finding this to be the spookiest part of the holiday season.
Arts, Column
Weynand & Stitzel: A Contest Of The Most Terrorizing Slasher
As Halloween approaches, the arts editors continue our tradition of bringing you our picks for the best—and scariest—seasonal film favorites.
Arts, Column, 2024 Celebrating Black Voices
Weynand: Horror Films Have Historically Mistreated Black Characters—Jordan Peele Changed That
Peele is helping the horror genre finally take the necessary steps to go from a total lack of representation to a genre that thrives on diverse stories and casts.
Opinions, Column
If You Have Ever Downloaded MyFitnessPal, Please Read This Column
There’s a fair amount of talk today about body positivity, self-improvement, and combatting unhealthy workout and diet culture. At the same time, I also think there’s a lot of fear to admit that sometimes we do feel self-judgemental—even to our closest friends.
Business, Metro, Arts, Newton
Local Youth Decorate Windows for Newton’s Annual Halloween Window Painting Event
Newton’s Halloween Window Painting event drew members from across the community in the name of spooky festivities and community artistry.
TU/TD, Opinions
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 29
Despite long having outgrown the Halloween trick-or-treating tradition, Boston College students continue to celebrate the holiday with a costume or two … or five.
Metro, Newton
Residents, Families Across Newton Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Be Scary This Halloween
With the holiday fast approaching, The Heights set out to discover how Newton residents will be spending their Halloween.
Metro, Newton
Newton Howls for Pups Strutting in Costume at Jr’s Barktoberfest
The event raised $8,000 for canine-focused nonprofits like Shultz Guest House, Project Samana, and Kyle’s Legacy.
Arts, Column
Dodak: Gothic Reads, Eerie Films, and Spooky Songs to Get You in the Halloween Mood
Heights contributor Isabella Dodak recommends her favorite books, songs, and movies to get into the Halloween spirit.
Newton, Metro
Halloween Happenings in Newton: 10 Boos and Things to Do
There is plenty going on in Newton over the month, with fun-filled events for the whole family happening across the city.
