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When Halloween came out in 1978 it was a massive success, and as a result, a series of knockoff films and sequels were made that were also largely successful. Thus the infamous slasher film genre was born. The genre is characterized by its unique portrayal of gender roles, specifically its depiction of how genders cross…

As Halloween approaches, I fondly remember my struggle in choosing a costume. There were so many options! To help me decide, I thought back to when I was nine years old and decided to dress as a cheerleader. This reflection made me consider wearing the same outfit again. However, I realized that as an adult,…

It was about three weeks before school got out for Spring Break when I got the call from one of my friends. He told me that his church was planning on going to Juarez, Mexico on a missions trip over Spring Break. My parents had been struggling lately with finances and I knew that if…

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Halloween were two low-budget films that had a lasting impact on the horror genre. Given their low budgets these movies were commercial successes, leading to the development and creation of the slasher subgenre of horror. With a budget of under $100 thousand, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre grossed almost…

I suppose most people might agree it takes a village to elevate a child, and that everyone in some way leaves an impact on us even if we no longer recognize it. I know that my Mom has made the biggest impact of all on my life while always reminding me to believe in myself,…

Your Excellency, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am sure you don’t need reminding why we are all here this evening. It is to celebrate the 60th birthday of Arthur Aidan who I am proud to call my best friend. It is no exaggeration to say how much he deserves to be admired as a great man…

Every year when the fall season comes around, Halloween does too, People prepare for the festivities by decorating their homes with spooky, haunting decorations. Everyone that participates wears costumes of all sorts. Some costumes are fun, scary, orjust ridiculously unique I question Halloween as a holiday. It serves no extraordinary purpose. It also contradicts several…

No matter how many times I hear the different stories out there that have to do with Thanksgiving, it is still a bit confusing for me, only because I feel that no one really knows the truth about Thanksgiving. In the mean time I will write what I know, not what I feel. Each year…

Spring break has finally arrived! My family and I are excited for our first cruise. The cruise will sail to Roatan, Honduras; Belize; Cozumel, Mexico; and Costa Maya, Mexico for the following week. We reached the Tampa, Florida port and were ready to board the magnificent and breathtakingly large ship. As soon as I heard…

The good times are endless with the Halloween festivities. There is not one thing that could be boring about it. The trick or treating, spook walks, and movies with friends would be enough although there is still a mountain of fun things to do, You know Halloween is around the corner when spooky decorations start…