It’s the worst Christmas ever. We don’t have the money for presents or a meal or even a tree. Everything started going downhill just last month when my grandmother died. She was the only person that truly cared for me, I see that now. Other children only make fun of me, my mother ignores me, and...

So, we all know what zombies are, right? Slow, ugly, really stupid. But where did the origin of the zombie come from and why did they get very popular? I will explain where the origin of the zombie came from and why they got popular. A very long time ago, when the first civilizations had emerged, the...

Why must we all be afraid of vampires? They’re not like other ghouls that have seven legs or can pass through walls, they’re just pale dudes that hate the sun. Sure you might think “BUT THEY WANT OUR BLOOD,” but why do we perceive them that way? What happened to start this continuous tale of...

On Halloween night, kids of all ages go trick or treating. Even some grown-ups go trick or treating. In my opinion, it should stay like that. If older teens and adults want to dress up for one night and have fun, they should be able to. Halloween shouldn't only be for smaller kids to have fun. People...

You may have heard of stopping and smelling the roses, but have you ever stopped to admire the rocks? If so the Oregon Umpqua Gem and Mineral Show “From Rocks to Gems” might make you feel like you're in an abstract rock hound’s fantasy. If the words “rocks to gems” don't help you catch on,...