How I used my brother to get Halloween candy

Jessica Gross, Web News Editor

November 1, 2013

They say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.  Well, I, Jessica Gross, have a problem.  I am completely and utterly addicted to Halloween. I love everything about it: the costumes, the decorations... and especially the candy.  I am the sibling who waited until my brothers ...

Halloween parade another spooktacular success

Katie Settos, A&E Editor

October 30, 2013

On Oct. 29, the Parks and Recreation Department, Downtown Merchants Association and Westport PAL teamed up to host the annual Halloween Spectacular. Children and parents clad in costumes ranging from superheroes to winged-monkeys trick-or-treated through the streets of downtown Westport from 3 p.m. ...

The top 5 Disney movies to watch this Halloween

Daniela Karpenos, Staff Writer

October 28, 2013

The transition to fall means more than just crisp leaves and pumpkin-spice everything―it marks the start of Disney’s Halloween movie marathons. This switch to all things spooky has been dubbed by Disney as “Monstober,” which includes reruns of classic Disney Channel Original Halloween-themed movies. 1. ...

Monster Mash celebrates Halloween

Taylor Burg, Staff Writer

October 24, 2013

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Long Lots Elementary School held a Monster Mash to celebrate the upcoming holiday. The cafeteria, gym, library, courtyard and a few classrooms were covered in orange and black. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade dressed in costumes as monsters, witches and super heroes. Also th...

Why I Hate Halloween

November 4, 2009

Let's take this very slowly. It's a secular holiday that started because of pagan beliefs.  OK. Young children dressed in ill-fitting superhero costumes or disturbingly sexualized superhero costumes will come to your house for candy.  OK.  Also, they will ask for money to help kids in Africa. ...