Viewfinder: A Halloween Citizenship Ceremony in Virginia
Dressed as a ninja, Shaheer Sarwar from Pakistan takes the oath of United States citizenship during a Halloween-themed citizenship ceremony on October 31st, 2017, in Fairfax, Virginia.
Halloween
Halloween's Twisted History
The roots of the holiday, traced from its origins with pagan Celts through its various modern iterations around the world today.
There's a Major Coastal Storm Bearing Down on New England
The National Weather Service says the storm could be among the strongest ever recorded during the month of October in New England.
Why Is Scaring People So Much Fun?
There's ample research on fear, but not much on why people enjoy inducing it. It could be power, group-bonding, or "everyday sadism."
Why We Love the Myth That Most Americans Believed the 1938 ‘War of the Worlds’ Broadcast
The real legacy of the War of the Worlds is how we think about mass media.
California Is Re-Visiting Its Halloween-Specific Laws Against Sex Offenders
And that might actually be a good thing.
My Special-Needs Son Hates Halloween
The costumes are itchy, the candy bores him, and we keep asking him to be someone he’s not.
The Psychology of Greed on Halloween
How much candy would you take from an unsupervised bowl?
Datebook: What’s Happening in September and October—and Why It Matters
From the special election for New Jersey's senate seat to the beginning of Oktoberfest, events you should be aware of.
The Meaning of 'Boo'
What happens when witches meet wonks? With Halloween approaching, Miller-McCune's skeleton staff digs up some facts about the haunted holiday.