In the 1970s, the name Dean Corll could strike fear into the heart of any man, but today, almost no one knows the horrible tale of the Candyman. Dean Corll grew up…
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The Haunting of the Howard Dickinson House
Sitting atop a small hill on South Main Street stands a testament to Rusk County’s earliest days. Constructed in 1855 by brothers David P. and Jas. Logan, the Howard Dickinson house has…
Henderson’s Historical Haunting
Paranormal Happenings Fuel Local Ghost Story Upon entering the Henderson Civic Theater, the spookiness is almost unmistakable. With the crumbling brick forming the walls and the creaky floorboards making up the stage,…
Slasher Films: A Culture of Spookiness
You are with a group of friends late at night, all huddled up in someone’s bedroom scrolling through Netflix, arguing whether you’re going to watch a rom-com or an old, nostalgic animated…
Dangers of Trick-Or-Treating
Halloween is a time of candy, costumes and fun, but what most people don’t realize is that there are certain dangers on Halloween night. However, these risks don’t necessarily make trick-or-treating dangerous….
R-Rated Reality
I probably should preface this article by saying I went to this movie with my parents because it is an R-rated film, but my younger sister, the same age as the main…
Get Ready to Bawl
So unless you’ve been living under a large, dark, soundproof rock, you have probably seen or at least heard of Avengers: Infinity War. I am here to dispel any rumors, squash your…
Nothing Fishy Here
The water sways as sophomore Sara Wyvill carefully carries the half-gallon tank into the Mexican restaurant. After being flooded with group photos and Snapchat selfies, Wyvill asks for a table for 5:…
Half Heart, Half Throb
Saint Valentine’s Day. It’s the quintessential holiday we all love to hate or hate to love. But what about the love? Where does the romantic holiday come from? Is it worth all…
The Feelings of Christmas
The staple things that Christmas is known for, whether that be the presents, spending time with your family or eating some delicious food are all wonderful. However, I have to argue that…
The Curious World of Debate
There are two types of scholars in this world: typical students and debate students. Nevertheless, I decided to take a step into the explosive University Interscholastic League event known as Debate. If…
Santa Claus is coming to town (or is he)
Christmas. It’s a time of trees, gifts and, undeniably Santa Clause. But is the Jolliest man alive actually alive? I, your dashing investigative journalist, will venture deep into the coldest of colds…