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Michael: What Halloween 2024 Will Bring to the Table

Elona Michael • October 31, 2024

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.

Weynand & Stitzel: A Contest Of The Most Terrorizing Slasher

Jack Weynand and Leah Stitzel • October 17, 2024

As Halloween approaches, the arts editors continue our tradition of bringing you our picks for the best—and scariest—seasonal film favorites.

Weynand: Horror Films Have Historically Mistreated Black Characters—Jordan Peele Changed That

Jack Weynand • February 19, 2024

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.

If You Have Ever Downloaded MyFitnessPal, Please Read This Column

Olivia Franceschini • November 19, 2023

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.

Local Youth Decorate Windows for Newton’s Annual Halloween Window Painting Event

Laney McAden • October 29, 2023

Newton’s Halloween Window Painting event drew members from across the community in the name of spooky festivities and community artistry.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Oct. 29

Opinions • October 29, 2023

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.

Residents, Families Across Newton Get Ready to Eat, Drink, and Be Scary This Halloween

Ven Cernjul • October 30, 2022

With the holiday fast approaching, The Heights set out to discover how Newton residents will be spending their Halloween.

Newton Howls for Pups Strutting in Costume at Jr’s Barktoberfest

Norah Omar • October 23, 2022

The event raised $8,000 for canine-focused nonprofits like Shultz Guest House, Project Samana, and Kyle’s Legacy.

Dodak: Gothic Reads, Eerie Films, and Spooky Songs to Get You in the Halloween Mood

Isabella Dodak • October 23, 2022

Heights contributor Isabella Dodak recommends her favorite books, songs, and movies to get into the Halloween spirit.

Halloween Happenings in Newton: 10 Boos and Things to Do

Victor Stefanescu • October 16, 2022

There is plenty going on in Newton over the month, with fun-filled events for the whole family happening across the city.

Boston Celebrates Autumn with First Annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival

Olivia Joung • November 1, 2021

With the leaves beginning to fall and the air turning chillier, Boston held its first annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on Oct. 22 in anticipation of the first normal Halloween in two years.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week Of Nov. 1

Opinions • October 31, 2021

Thumbs Up Jazz in the Background:Midterm weeks pitch a wicked curveball to the Spotify algorithm. Unfortunately, when it’s crunch time, “INDUSTRY BABY” simply won’t cut it. Many claim that...