Category: Entertainment

The Origins of Halloween (and Its Evolution over Time)

Kristen Roberson October 30, 2016 0 Comments
Halloween is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in America, with ghosts, ghasts, and ghoulish delights; trick-or-treating; and endless fun frights. But have you ever wondered how it originated? Have you ever asked yourself how Halloween became what it is today? If so, then read on, and discover the deep secrets behind our celebration of fearful fun! It Began with the Celts The very first...

Turn Cliché into Cool: Transform Traditional Costumes into Terrific Ones!

Kristen Roberson October 28, 2016 0 Comments
Halloween is creeping nearer, and it’s time to break out the costumes! Cat, werewolf, zombie—have you ever felt like some costumes are just growing too cliché? Not to fear! There are plenty of tricks to turn old costumes into cool, new looks that are perfect for spooky fun! Black Cat to Black Catsune Black cats are probably one of the most iconic symbols of Halloween. If you’re looking for...

Top 10 Halloween Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 26, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top ten Halloween films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you can watch to relive your childhood, or if you’re babysitting on Halloween. DISCLAIMER: This article contains spoilers and does not rank the films in any particular order. Halloweentown / Halloweentown High I absolutely love these Disney movies. Every Halloween weekend, I would sit on my bed and watch these two...

Makeup Monday Tutorial: Amy Winehouse Zombie

Kenya Simmons October 24, 2016 0 Comments
This makeup look is great for a more dressed-up costume. The top half of your face will be beautiful, while the bottom half will look like it is decaying. You could put on a sleeveless dress and add bruises to one arm, as well as adding bruising to your neck. Start with a fresh, clean face, and apply a primer. Apply liquid foundation. Make sure the foundation is a true match for you. The...

Top 10 Horror Films

Brittany J. Rosario October 19, 2016 0 Comments
Here are my top 10 horror films of all time. These are the kinds of movies you don’t watch by yourself in the dark on Halloween, and, if you do, you might need to watch a comedy afterwards. DISCLAIMER: this article may contain spoilers, gruesome graphics (not for the squeamish), and does not rank the films in any particular order. Let’s start with a classic film that everybody and their mama...

Makeup Monday Tutorial: Mermaid

Kenya Simmons October 17, 2016 0 Comments
This look is perfect for anyone who wants to be a beautiful, glitzy, glam, majestic sea creature. This look is very sparkly and pretty. If you ever wanted to be a mermaid, then follow the steps below. 1. Start with a fresh, clean face, and apply a primer. 2. Apply liquid foundation. 3. Set with a translucent powder. 4. Fill in eyebrows. 5. Place wig cap over face. 6. Take a foundation brush and...

What I Learned at Music Midtown

Millena Silva October 5, 2016 0 Comments
One should not go to a music festival without first taking the proper precautions. I went to Music Midtown with some expectations in mind, and while some of them were met, other things I didn’t see coming. I compiled a list of the things I learned at Music Midtown so that you, the reader, can have some idea of what to bring, what to expect, and how to prepare. THERE ARE GOING TO BE A LOT OF...

Social Media Erupts After Jimmy Fallon Interviews Donald Trump

Toni-Ann Hall September 28, 2016 0 Comments
Donald Trump’s hair isn’t the only thing that Jimmy Fallon ruffled Thursday night. Fallon hosted Trump as a guest on the “The Tonight Show,” and social media almost immediately responded to the interview. Viewers can typically be found laughing along with Fallon during his late night show, but after Trump’s visit, the NBC host didn’t receive many chuckles. Fallon shared some friendly...

Imagine That: The EDM Experience

Henry North September 26, 2016 0 Comments
I always enjoy going to electronic music festivals. Everything about them is always so amazing and grand, and being surrounded by so many like-minded and friendly people who are all there to have a good time is an awesome feeling. This year, I had the pleasure of being able to gain entrance to the Imagine Music Festival, which was hosted at a new venue: the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was a long...