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Modern Horror and Our Minds: How Fear Shapes Movies
Written by Alexander Giampietro Modern horror movies have the effect of inflicting fear upon the audience that strikes them to the core. Through a psychological lens, this phenomenon is deeply rooted in the core of how we think. During a showing of a horror film, a door appears on the screen as the camera pans in on the main character approaching it. Carl Sandburg, an American poet, once wrote that “an open door says ‘come in,’ a closed one says ‘who are you?’” The audience
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Nov 175 min read


Cleveland’s Haunted Castle
Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens A look into the legend and lore entwined in one of Cleveland’s most infamous homes. Next time you find yourself in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, keep an eye out for the towering stone house on Franklin Boulevard. Its roof juts out among the treetops, which seem planted to shield it from the questioning stares of passersby. The iron fence has a heavy lock and chain that reinforce the theory. Don’t look for too long, though – you mig
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Oct 207 min read


It’s the Time of the Season for Radio
Written by Kylee Herrick With the CSU student radio station’s annual Halloween tradition just around the corner, it is time to put the spotlight on the students providing a source of alternative music and entertainment. ***At press time, news broke that WCSB has been taken over by Ideastream. The implications of this transition remain unclear, raising concerns about the future of one of the few truly independent student voices on campus. At press time, there was no confirmati
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Oct 205 min read


Music Masquerade
Written by Nicole Wloszek-Therens In the spirit of ‘spooky season,’ this is an especially curated playlist of artists “costuming” themselves as other artists through their music. Check out this diverse selection of covers. Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jgIR0Kv00KTwdhIrTD0LT?si=5YLtkc9nQ6OzW9ZLNb3DTg&pi=U7PSw_kRRe6z4 “Money” - The Flying Lizards Although The Flying Lizards released this track back in 1980, it was done before then by The Beatles in 1963 and origi
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Oct 203 min read


Behind-the-screams
CSU student works as haunt actor and gives insight about professionally scaring. Written by Kirsten Kimbler For five days a week, Dylan...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read


How to harvest homemade Halloween costumes
Costume inspiration for that last minute frustration. Written by Evan Peters It’s mid-October and a student walks through the halls of...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read


Candy that’s worth your time this fall
CSU students taste test the new candies hitting the shelves. Written by Aaron Inskeep Every year it seems like more and more variations...
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Oct 20, 20242 min read


An a-maze-ing time with corn
A look at the fall corn tourism in the Northeast Ohio. Written by Aaron Inskeep It’s corn! Corn not only fuels the economy in Ohio, but...
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Oct 20, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Halloween Watchlist
Written by Graze Booze Since I was a little kid, I loved getting ABC Family’s (now Freeform’s) “31 Nights of Halloween” schedule, which...
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Oct 10, 20235 min read


How to Celebrate Halloween When You Don’t Like Going Out
A guide for the ghouls who want to have fun without sacrificing their personal comfort Written by Sophie Farrar It’s October and...
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Oct 10, 20234 min read


Mask-Friendly Halloween Makeup
Written & photographed by: Lauren Koleszar Makeup artist Carlie Wotton is ready to show you four makeup looks for Halloween that will...
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Oct 12, 20213 min read
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