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The Fear of the Freak Show

The Fear of the Freak Show

Abigail Miller
October 30, 2016

Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, is a phobia afflicting adults. Despite that, clowns have been known to entice a crowd of circus goers with their silly antics--until now. Reports of people dressed as clowns lurking around neighborhoods, peering into windows, threatening children...

What makes a horror movie villain?

What makes a horror movie villain?

Malik Frierson
October 29, 2016
Throughout the years, the silver screen has been terrorized by the likes of Chucky, Freedie Kruegar, and Michael Myers. But what makes them such great fear icons?
The scariest ScareHouse around

The scariest ScareHouse around

Abigail Miller
October 28, 2016

Located on Locust Street in Etna, Pa, ScareHouse has been named "The Scariest Haunted House in America" by ABC News. With this bold statement in mind, I went into ScareHouse with high expectations, and they still managed to blow me away.As you get off of the shuttle that comes...

Visiting Hundred Acres Manor

Visiting Hundred Acres Manor

Kelly Guerra
October 27, 2016

Hundred Acres Manor opened in 2003 and is home to one of Pittsburgh's best haunted houses. Its location is at the site of a former haunted attraction called the Phantom. It has six attractions and two escape rooms. All of the attractions make up the haunted house.Each room of...

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks vs. Sheetz

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Starbucks vs. Sheetz

Maya Ehikhamenor
October 26, 2016

It is the week of Halloween, and there is no better way to enrich your autumn morning than by having one of the best coffee drinks you can ever taste this season: the Pumpkin Spice Latte.The 16 oz. Pumpkin Spice Latte from Sheetz is $3.99 plus tax. Generally, it looks like your...

Abandoned Pennsylvania: Centralia review

Abandoned Pennsylvania: Centralia review

Katey Ladika
October 25, 2016

As Halloween approaches, thrill seekers are hitting the road with a plan to find the creepiest spots in their local states including us here in Moon Township. The adventurous look to Google as their source of information and find the same city popping up time and time again....

Halloween has changed

Halloween has changed

Jocelyn Burns
October 24, 2016

As a child, Halloween was filled with dressing up and eating so much candy that you would get sick. As a teenager or young adult, Halloween is pretty different and only really includes the dressing up aspect. Halloween was the greatest time of the year when I was little. Being...

Five infamous unsolved murders

Five infamous unsolved murders

Malik Frierson
October 22, 2016
October is the month where all the sick and scary come out to play. so lets explore that through history.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Cabernet

October 21, 2016

Cabernet came to Animal Friends as a stray. This black Domestic Shorthair is around 7 months old. He loves to cuddle on a lap as much as he loves playing with her toys. Cabernet is perfectly happy hanging out with other cats, and even does fine around a dog. He’s even great...

Humans of RMU: The Home Improvement Volunteer

Humans of RMU: The Home Improvement Volunteer

Maura Linehan
October 21, 2016

Taking a timeout from college coursework for Thanksgiving or Spring Breaks has traditionally given students with some well-deserved downtime where they can relax and recharge. It also means heading back home to spend time with family and friends, but for Nicole Stone, a senior...