The Daily Bruin’s Halloween Issue highlights the spookiest stories from Westwood and Los Angeles, ranging from pieces about festive events to scary movies. Whether it’s heading to a haunted house or kicking it back with some popcorn, find something to do this "Halloweekend" with this special issue. (Illustration by Ashley Ko/ Illustrations director)Illustrations
Oct. 27, 2023 2:21 a.m.Halloween Through the Years
By Hayley Vu, Kaitlin Carlos, and Alston Kao
Arts
Oct. 27, 2023 2:01 a.m.UCLA Philharmonia to bring music and mystery with concert ‘One Foot in the Grave’
This post was updated Oct. 28 at 1:06 p.m.
UCLA Philharmonia is orchestrating spookiness this Halloween.
The flagship orchestra of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA Philharmonia has consistently put on programs to bring classical music to the school community.
By Puja Anand
Arts
Oct. 27, 2023 1:25 a.m.Winner Takes All: Which classic Halloween films will make viewers scream with joy?
This Halloween, classic films are the spoo-key to a smile.
With an array of treats ranging from haunting horror to family-friendly fun, the holiday has inspired some of Hollywood’s most spellbinding releases.
By Victoria Munck, Talia Sajor, Sanjana Chadive, and Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon
Lifestyle
Oct. 26, 2023 6:55 p.m.Why tricks can be treats: Investigating psychology of recreational fear
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 2:06 a.m.
If you were to walk through Westwood around late October, you would likely see people crowded around Spirit Halloween and stores putting up orange and black decorations.
By Katherine Wang
Arts
Oct. 26, 2023 5:21 p.m.Q&A: Tananarive Due talks connections, writing process for new story ‘The Rider’
This post was updated Oct. 31 at 8:11 p.m.
In her latest short story, Tananarive Due invites readers on a macabre journey.
Set during the Freedom Rides, Due’s new short story, “The Rider,” was released Oct.
By Catherine Hamilton
Arts
Oct. 26, 2023 3:09 p.m.Theme park review: Halloween Horror Nights delivers frightening disappointments
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 1:35 a.m.
Split between terror and titters, Halloween Horror Nights brings about another year of undead frights.
Open until Oct.
By Sanjana Chadive and Talia Sajor
Arts
Oct. 26, 2023 3:08 p.m.Descanso Gardens’ Carved offers family-friendly fall festivities
This post was updated Oct. 27 at 2:14 a.m.
This fall, Descanso Gardens’ Carved is providing a picturesque treat among the trees.
Nestled in the lush foothills of La Cañada Flintridge, Carved invites guests on a pumpkin-filled path through their gardens.
By Marina Suh
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