By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterDía de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 every year. People celebrate this holiday by building a traditional Mexican altar or offering, an ofrenda, to honor deceased loved ones. This is done during the annual traveling ofrenda celebration at 418 Elm Ave, on the corner of Dallas...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorWith the days darkening and the temperatures finally beginning to drop, horror movies haunt many American TV screens. With many different genres such as slashers, supernatural and found footage to choose from, there are undoubtedly favorites fans revisit again and again to be deliciously scared. Rotten Tomatoes ranks “The Exorcist,” “Hereditary” and “The...

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By Bella Whitmore | InternHalloween is just around the corner, and so are plenty of iconic costumes. This year has no shortage of iconic pop culture references and celebrities which will likely inspire some quirky, recognizable looks likely to be seen at parties, clubs or wherever you celebrate Halloweekend. Can you spot them all? Chappell RoanYou know the lyrics: never...

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Arts & Life Editor | Olivia TurnerFor over a decade now, Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known as Tyler, the Creator, has been, well.. creating. “CHROMAKOPIA” is the latest of his creations, and my — is it a monumental one for the world of music. Tyler covers several themes in this series of songs ranging from the curse of fame to...

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By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterSince its commencement last fall, the Austin Avenue Art Fair has cultivated community and enriched culture through showcasing artists and musicians. This year, the community will come together from Nov. 1-3 to celebrate and admire the talents of local artists. The fair is put on by Wendy Michelle Davis, a local Waco artist and painter....

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By Katherine Hatcher | Staff WriterThe term "self-expression" may bring to mind how people dress and style their bodies, speaking volumes to their personality and individuality. There is also another area of everyday self-expression that has become popular to style: cars. Cars are like a mini home that can express who people are through cleanliness, decor, smell, music, colors and...

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By Shane Mead | ReporterWith Halloween right around the corner, other holidays that occur during this season are not often in the spotlight. The day after Halloween marks the celebration of one of these holidays — Dia de los Muertos. Some non-hispanic students may have a basic understanding of the holiday through high school Spanish classes or watching the widely...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorOn college campuses across America, trends play a part in what students wear every day. From TikTok, television or famous designers, trends determine what is popular. Dr. Jay Yoo, a professor who teaches classes on fashion theory and consumer behavior, said trends have been around ever since humans started wearing clothes. “Following a...

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By Kalena Reynolds | Staff WriterWhether your ideal concert is Chris Stapleton at Red Rocks or a local jazz singer at Segovia Wine Bar, there’s always a risk of danger when going to these stadiums, venues, auditoriums and festivals. Here’s some safety tips for an upcoming music event you might be attending to keep you safe and maximize enjoyment. StadiumsWe...

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By Olivia Turner | Arts & Life EditorThis week’s What to Do in Waco might not be as saturated as the last, but don’t let the post-homecoming blues get the best of you. With only a few weeks to go until Thanksgiving, Waco is beginning to buzz with holiday activities. Deck the Halls Market | Nov. 1 | 9 a.m....

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