Halloween

“Save Me, Scene!”: Don’t wanna be another basic witch

With Halloween (a.k.a. the most important holiday in a college student’s life) just around the corner, I’m feeling concerned about my costume. Distressed about my disfraz. In the wise words of Tina Fey, “In Girl World, Halloween is the one day a year when a girl can dress up like a total slut and no other girls can say anything else about it.”

| Staff Writer

Halloween costumes on a budget 

Dressing up for Halloween can be super fun but can also get a bit pricey. No matter how much holiday enthusiasm you have, sometimes it’s not worth dropping $100 on Amazon accessories for a night at a frat and some Instagram pictures. So, here are some budget-friendly costumes to help you celebrate without breaking the bank: 

| Contributing Writer

Five spooky podcasts to listen to this Halloween

As a self-proclaimed podcast aficionado, I’ve compiled a list of the five best scary podcasts available on Spotify right now. From corporate villains to serial killers, this list has it all.

Isabelle Gillman | Staff Writer

RelationTips with Jordan: Last-minute couples Halloween costumes

It’s that time of the year again: midterms. In the midst of your growing test anxiety and wondering whether or not you should drop out of college, you remember it’s also Halloween. Do you have a costume? No. If you’ve found yourself in this position, have no fear! I’m here to save you with a list of cute, last minute couples Halloween costumes.

| Staff Writer

Spooky films for a spooky good time

When it starts to cool down and the leaves change, the pumpkins and the skeletons come out. The sounds and vibes of Halloween are in the air and there’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest of holidays than with a Halloween movie marathon.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Audiophiles: Songs that make me feel like the witch I want to be when I grow up

Do you like wearing black, chanting in dark languages, hanging out with cats and frightening men? Then I have good news for you! Being a witch is always a valid post-grad plan and an even more valid Halloween costume. These songs will help you feel like the witch you’ve wanted to be all along.

Lydia McKelvie | Staff Writer

Staff Editorial: Seriously, it’s not hard to not be offensive for Halloween

For those of you considering it, here’s a piece of advice: just don’t.

Songs to get you in the spooky spirit: Your Halloween playlist

As Spooktober comes to a close, I find myself getting more and more into the ghostly spirit. If you want to get down and spooky on Halloween, check out these tracks of trepidation.

| Senior Cadenza Editor

Five cryptids you’ve definitely encountered on campus

It’s undeniable that there’s a distinct paranormal outlandishness about in the air when autumn hits, and although you probably haven’t spotted a ghost heading to class yet, you’ve probably crossed paths with the aftereffects of some other Washington University ghouls.

HN Hoffmann | Contributing Writer

Katy’s Korner: Already in a crisis over Halloween costumes? Just be S.M.A.R.T.

Halloweekend is coming and I’m so freaking excited for the best holiday of the year, but I’m having costume issues. What to wear, what’s relevant, what’s offensive?

| Senior Scene Editor

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