The Lookout October Newsletter
October 27th, 2025
Halloween's Spooky History
By: Jasmine Antriasian & Ayah Rizk, 2027
Halloween’s origins date back to the 8th century, during the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The festival marked the end of summer and the start of winter, and celebrated the Celtic new year. This time was associated with death, as the weather began to chill.
Breaking Away from Basic Costumes
By Madeline Frederick 2027 & Jana Safieddine 2027
Are you tired of seeing everyone wearing the same Amazon corset in various colors then saying they’re a princess? Here’s some creative and a little less basic costume ideas for this Halloween!
One cute idea is Pearl from the movie Pearl, there are two versions of this costume you could possibly do. You could wear...
Spooky Season Streaming
Daisy Bhatt & Charlotte Quinn, 2028
Spooky season is upon us and scary movies are back in. So buckle up for a terrifying night of fantastic movies from all sorts of streaming services. Starting off by
A Guide to Fall in Massachusetts
By: Zoe Rodriguez, 2028
The fall season is approaching! The leaves are turning orange, you can actually layer your outfits, and the air will be permanently contaminated with pumpkin spice for approximately the next few months. But for all the buzz New England gets around the fall season and all there is to do, it can be overwhelming to weed through all the choices and figure out what you want to fill your afternoon with. This article is here to give you a few ideas as to where to get started planning your schedule this fall!
From the Recipe Book: Sweet Fall Desserts
By Eleanor Chao, 2029
If you’ve got a sweet tooth this fall, here are a few easy treats to make at home!
Cinnamon Caramel Popcorn
Serves 4
From the Recipe Book: Overnight Pumpkin Oats
Mr. Dolan, advisor
If you’re looking for something warm and filling as the mornings get cooler, this one is a great fit. It will come out looking like the picture and your house will smell amazing all morning. Heads up though, before starting you will need a slow cooker.
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K Pop Demon Hunters
Minecraft OST for studying
Apple Cider Donuts from fairs
The Magnus Archives (podcast)
What Really Grinds My Gears
People who give out Whoppers
Giving out things that aren’t candy
People who give the candy instead of letting trick or treaters pick
Trying to call an outfit a costume
Boring Halloween decorations
The Playlist
Thriller- Michael Jackson
Ghostbusters- Ray Parker Junior
Running Up That Hill- Kate Bush
Zombie- The Cranberries
Psycho Killer- The Talking Heads
Bad Moon Rising- Creedence Clearwater Revival
Anything else from Stranger Things or Wednesday