Halloween ins and outs

By Nadia Paschal

Hi! I’m Nadia Paschal, opinion editor. 

Halloween is almost here and it’s one of my favorite times of the year. There’s been many trends surrounding the holiday popping up. Here’s my thoughts on some of them.

Ins

Spooky cocktails

Celebrate this season with some fun drinks you can make at your next Halloween party. Whether it’s a recipe you found online or something you brewed up yourself, this can be a fun way to try something new.

DIY costumes

Get creative! It can make you stand out and save you money.

Halloween playlists

This is the only time of the year we can enjoy the kind of music that sounds more haunting, so we should take advantage of it.

Pumpkin painting 

Carving pumpkins is a fun tradition, but painting pumpkins has become more popular over the years as well.

Haunted houses

Although these may not be for everyone, visiting a haunted house with some friends can be a great thrill. If it’s cheesy, that can sometimes be even more fun.

Outs 

Horror movie remakes

Hollywood has got to stop with the constant remakes. If they were good, I could tolerate them better. It’s time for some new ideas to be brought to life.

Last-minute costumes

If you’re going to put together a costume at the last moment, have a little more fun with it. Don’t just grab a white shirt and write costume on it.

Jumpscares

Speaking of horror movies, so many rely on these. They’re lazy and don’t keep the audience hooked. I’d rather watch something with a good plot that keeps me on the edge of my seat. 

Winter holiday decorations

Halloween hasn’t even happened yet and most stores already have their pumpkin and skeletons in the clearance section and Christmas trees on display. We should be able to just enjoy each holiday,and not feel rushed.

Trunk-or-treat

When I was younger, I was always excited to go trick-or-treating. I think trunk-or-treat can be a great alternative for kids who can’t go trick-or-treating, but otherwise, why deprive them of such a fun experience?