Halloween Archives - The Cougar Chronicle

Students’ Halloween Traditions: Cougars remember the most memorable Halloweens

October 23, 2014

By Shanice Davis It is that time of the year where the leaves transition to oranges, reds and yellows, where the air gets cooler, days get shorter and where for one night of the year people dress up in costumes, scare little kids and pass out cavity ridden candy. Childhood Halloween celebrations...

What Halloween Costume Will You Wear This Year? Fun group costumes to consider

October 23, 2014

By Katherine Ramos Looking to get in the Halloween spirit this year with some friends? Here are a few costume ideas that can help you stand out. Mystery Gang: Old school but still works. Choose whoever wants to play which character and dress accordingly. You could even get a cardboard cut-out...

Halloween Around the World: Snapshots of Halloween traditions

October 23, 2014

By Alex Maravillas There are various cultures around the world that celebrate Halloween; some are unique, while others are rooted in tradition. Halloween originated from Ireland and was a Pagan Celtic practice. Youngsters wore outfits and went trick-o-treating, and most individuals went...

Pride Picks: Halloween’s Best Horror Flicks

October 26, 2010

Pride staff picks the most Halloween-worthy horror flicks-- you'll sleep with the lights on tonight.

Horror Movie Trivia

October 26, 2010

How well do you know your Halloween horror movies? Take this trivia quiz!

The Annual San Diego Zombie Walk: Celebrate Halloween with the living dead

October 26, 2010

Would you like to kick off your Halloween weekend with a unique, creepy and potentially life-saving event? This Saturday, Oct. 30, an event called Zombie Walk: San Diego will fulfill those exact yearnings. Take a drive down the I-15 or I-5 or carpool down with a group of friends to reach this stellar activity

Prowlin’ the Kitchen: Not Your Mama’s Popcorn Balls

October 26, 2010

It’s time again for ghoulish goodies and scary soirées! What sort of snacks will you bring to this year’s round of Halloween bashes? Skip the chips and surprise your friends with a homemade batch of popcorn balls

Best and Worst Halloween Costumes 2010

October 26, 2010

To help out on your costume hunt, here is a listing of the best and worst costumes of 2010. Remember to start searching early; costume stores are usually ridiculously busy and cleaned out of most costumes the closer to Halloween you wait. No one wants to settle for a fake mustache and have to end up telling everyone you are Dr. Phil.

Halloween Haunts: Fun and festivities in the month of October

October 5, 2010

In anticipation of Halloween, CSUSM, as well as the surrounding communities of San Marcos and San Diego, are holding a number of events and festivals throughout the month of October. Halloween fun is just around the corner with these exciting events...