How to Get into Spooky Season

Wondering what you could do to get into the Halloween spirit this year? Here are some ways you can get yourself ready for the Halloween season!  One activity that you could enjoy with friends or family is taking a trip to your local pumpkin patch and getting a pumpkin that you can carve up or paint with a creative Halloween-inspired design. There are a few … Continue reading How to Get into Spooky Season

cOMmunity costumes 

What are students in the community dressing up as? With Halloween rapidly approaching, teens are eager to see the new costume trends. Many ideas can be found on TikTok, Instagram, and even Twitter. But what are everyone’s favorite trendy costume ideas this year? Many influencers on TikTok have been suggesting different costume ideas, two such creators being @samanthavillegas and @namsfashion. Many students at OM have … Continue reading cOMmunity costumes 

How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha

Let’s dig into our spooky annual tradition! According to research by the National Retail Federation in 2023, Americans spend an estimated $3.6 billion on candy on Halloween! Who’s excited about their Halloween candy haul this year? As an exchange student who is new to the U.S., the trick-or-treating tradition is a new experience and I couldn’t be more excited. As exciting as it is to … Continue reading How did Trick or Treating become a tradition? by Devi Lalitha

Every Trick-Or-Treater Needs Good Treats!

Mayland’s most and least popular candies With the annual arrival of the spookiest holiday of the year, the race to fill buckets, backpacks, and pillowcases with the greatest candy draws near. But what exactly is the best candy to hunt for? The majority of the population can agree that it is not candy corn, despite the striped triangle being a traditional Halloween treat. People have … Continue reading Every Trick-Or-Treater Needs Good Treats!