Halloween
Opinion: Horror films shouldn’t be off-limits for Catholics
By Emma Davis Staff Writer During the fall season, many people choose to watch horror movies to get into the Halloween spirit. However, should we, as Catholics, watch them? Many would argue that Catholics should not watch movies that contain subject matter involving ghosts, violence, gore or demonic possession. Nevertheless, horror films shouldn’t be off-limits […]
Opinion: Watching horror movies is not in line with Catholic values
By Mia Brounstein Editor-in-Chief For many people, Halloween, or “Spooky Season,” is the very best time of year. The sweet fall treats, the decorations, the homemade costumes and the chill in the air all combine to create a delightful, if brief, holiday season. I can understand all of the above reasons to love Halloween, but one […]
Halloween costume run rallies ROTC, early risers
CHRISTOPHER DACANAY STAFF WRITER Participants donned their Halloween outfits for a two-mile costume run hosted by the Franciscan University ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. About 30 runners converged on Finnegan Fieldhouse early in the morning for the jog. Most of the participants belonged to the ROTC, but a handful were […]
Poetry enthusiasts gather for a night of saints and spooks
SARAH KADERBEK STAFF WRITER Despite Saturday’s cold, drizzly atmosphere, poetry enthusiasts gathered from around campus on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. to share a lyrical evening together in honor of Halloween’s approach. Senior Erin Baxley, president of the university’s English Honor Society, is on a mission to revitalize the society’s presence on campus and was […]