Carrollton will be holding several Halloween-themed events this year for families to attend. As we approach the week of Halloween, look out for the spooky events in your area that all members of the family, even dogs, can enjoy.
One week. Seven days. 168 hours. This is how long aspiring filmmakers have to create their bone-chilling short film for the University of West Georgia’s third annual Horror Film Race. Open to film majors and horror enthusiasts alike, this year’s race was held on campus from Oct. 10 to Oct. 17, and was met with both excitement and fearful anticipation for all the passionate people involved.
When the stress of midterms and assignments piling up becomes too much, Homecoming serves as the perfect break for UWG students to enjoy the week full of festivities. One of the events planned was the popular homecoming tradition of Greek Grind, which took place on Oct. 16 in The Coliseum.
Hurricane season for the United States runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 and many companies and organizations are working to provide relief after two of the largest hurricanes this season made landfall. Many nationwide organizations, including local businesses and nonprofits in Newnan, Ga., are stepping forward and offering support to victims and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
The Student Musicians’ Collective (SMC) at the University of West Georgia is the place for talented musicians looking for a comforting and warm environment to share their musical talents and get out of their shell. The SMC originated from the ideas of Dalton Bloom, Carrollton musician and UWG senior.
On Oct. 19, West Metro Board of Realtors (WMBOR) is hosting the 2nd annual Heart of Fall Festival at the Oak Mountain Pavilion in Carrollton to raise funds for local charities and bring the West Georgia community closer together.
On the top of the hill behind West Commons there’s a path hidden off of a gravel road that leads into what appears to be the woods outside of campus. However, if you were to follow the path you’d find yourself not in an eerie part of the forest, but in one of the hidden gems of UWG’s campus, The Community Garden. The Community Garden is home to UWG’s Gardening Club, a student organization that has been active for years, but somehow always flies under the radar.
The Vogue Academy is a student-led organization that explores opportunities in the world of fashion modeling. The organization emphasizes community service, making a positive impact on our campus through various initiatives.
The tradition of tailgating has made its way into the University of West Georgia football stadium. Tailgating is an opportunity for students to gather and eat food in the back of parked vehicles before a sports game. The university has designated “The Hill,” for students to engage with the community and enjoy activities before the start of the game.
Suspense, questions of morality and obsession all tend to come together in the making of a well-done psychological thriller. Are the supposed villains of a story truly evil or are they simply misunderstood with having deeply rooted insecurities and heartbreaks that motivate their behavior? Can a person’s despair descend so deeply into madness that they lose their ability to distinguish between right and wrong? Are monsters born with the blackness of their hearts or is this lack of empathy a coping mechanism that’s been created by a lifetime of hurt?
