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The 27th Annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade

The 27th Annual Portsmouth Halloween Parade

Rhianwen Watkins, Arts Editor November 8, 2022

All I could see were the backs of heads. Many were adorned with skeleton masks, witch hats or something of the sort. They bobbed excitedly, chattering with those next to them, eagerly anticipating the...

Durham Celebrates Halloween with Downtown Trick-or-Treat Event

Durham Celebrates Halloween with Downtown Trick-or-Treat Event

Aimee Rothman, Staff Writer November 6, 2022

DURHAM, NH- While it may seem as if trick-or-treating is becoming a thing of the past, one Durham office made sure their residents got a fair share of this holiday tradition, known for its creative costumes...

The Groovy Witch Hosts Dovers First Witches Market

The Groovy Witch Hosts Dover’s First Witches’ Market

Cameron Whitney, Contributing Writer October 28, 2022

DOVER– Around Halloween, some become Witches for just one day, but others practice Witchcraft year-round. On Saturday, October 29, Dover’s first Witches’ Market will host Mediums, Tarot Readers,...

UNH Students Share their Favorite Halloween Flicks

UNH Students Share their Favorite Halloween Flicks

Stefanie Kistler, Staff Writer October 19, 2022

DURHAM, NH- Spooky season has started – a month full of pumpkins, cider and Halloween activities. One staple that comes with this time of year is Halloween movies and the fervor surrounding them. People...

Hocus Pocus 2: Another Disney Cash Grab

Hocus Pocus 2: Another Disney Cash Grab

Stefanie Kistler, Staff Writer October 12, 2022

“Hocus Pocus 2,” one of the most anticipated movie releases of the year and  the  anticipated sequel to the 1993 cult classic, was released to… mixed reviews. It holds a 6.1 out of 10 rating on...

UNH active COVID-19 cases eclipse previous high; 325 people in quarantine

UNH active COVID-19 cases eclipse previous high; 325 people in quarantine

Hannah Donahue November 7, 2020
After reporting zero new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on Nov. 1, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) announced 16 new cases on Nov. 5 and 60 total active cases, per their COVID-19 dashboard. Forty-seven of the 60 are students, while 10 are faculty or staff and three are categorized as “other/contractor.”
Coraline: Pushing All of the Right Buttons Eleven Years Later

Coraline: Pushing All of the Right Buttons Eleven Years Later

Cassie Hollasch October 31, 2020
Read Allison Musitano's review of one of everyone's favorite Halloween films- Coraline!
How Do You Like Them Apples? 3 Apple Recipes to Spice Up Your Fall

How Do You Like Them Apples? 3 Apple Recipes to Spice Up Your Fall

Cassie Hollasch October 31, 2020
Autumn is in full swing- Halloween is close approaching with Thanksgiving soon to follow. At this point in the season, you may find yourself with more apples than usual, whether you picked them yourself off the tree or picked them up at the supermarket. Apples by themselves make a wonderful snack, and few can turn their nose up at a fresh apple pie or apple crisp, but sometimes like the leaves on the trees, you need some change. So if at your core you want to branch out, try any of these three apple-tizing recipes!

The Town of Durham and UNH prepare for Halloween

Cassie Hollasch October 31, 2020
With Halloween approaching, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and the town of Durham are preparing for the holiday a little differently than normal. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) still infecting people each day, the town of Durham and UNH set protocols and reminders for students and residents to make sure they are staying safe this year.

OPINION: Halloweekend – Horrors and Hopes for 2020

Cassie Hollasch October 24, 2020
With Halloween approaching fast, life seems almost magical as the University of New Hampshire (UNH) manages to have low numbers of positive cases for the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the spooky holiday season is upon us. But on the Durham campus, there is a fear worse than any ghost or slasher horror film - a fear that students will treat this Halloween like any other and ignore social distancing.
Meg Bashwiner (Deb) and Cecil Balwdin (Cecil Palmer) perform at The Music Hall on March 13

“Welcome to Nightvale,” a podcast of the surreal

Cassie Hollasch October 23, 2020
Ah, October, the weather is colder, pumpkin spice is in the air and we’re still mostly stuck inside, overloaded with homework and the existential dread of being at school during a global pandemic. We all need something to listen to while waiting for our next Zoom meeting to start and “Welcome to Nightvale” is a perfect balm for those 20 minutes when you have nothing to do.

UNH and Durham police prepare for Halloween festivities

Bret Belden November 1, 2019
Durham PD and UNH PD discuss preparations for SCOPE concert and Halloween
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