When October hits, there is no better place to be than college. The festive Halloween aura of fright and freakiness captures the heart of any student willing to lean into the whimsical fun of the holiday.

October brings with it cool breezes, falling leaves, and a heightened anticipation for its holiday: Halloween. Many of us find joy in putting up spooky decorations, carving jack-o-lanterns, and planning our costumes for the occasion. However, the holiday also brings with it many stressors and aspects that I, personally, believe make it one of the less enjoyable holidays. 

Bernie Sanders captured attention through his campaigns in 2016 and 2020 for his adamant refusal to rely on support from super PACs, defined by Campaign Legal Center as a political committee that “may accept unlimited contributions from any non-foreign source” and “may spend unlimited amounts to influence the outcome of federal elections through independent expenditures.”

Everyone feels lonely sometimes. After long days of socialization and small talk, you would think that those lingering feelings of isolation would vanish. However, the more I speak to my peers about this subject, it becomes increasingly clear that people feel incredibly alone.

The role of the federal government inevitably comes to the fore in all of these conversations, and this week we have decided to indulge—just a little bit—our collective “tin-foil hat” mindset on the subject.

I have watched Lady Bird (2017) at least once a year (definitely multiple times) since my sister first introduced me to the movie in 2019. Every time I watch it, I am struck by its ability to be both highly emotional and deeply funny and entertaining.

Although it did not happen during a Bills game, I am sure that many of us are aware of what happened to Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill during the Dolphins-Jets game on Sept. 30, 2025.

Recently, I have been witness to an increase in online discourse surrounding so-called “performative men.” If you exist in these online spaces, I am sure you know what I am talking about; these are men who drink iced matcha, listen to Clairo, and avidly read feminist literature (you will never catch them in a public space without a book in hand).

With Eric Adams’s recent dropout, it is important to reevaluate the New York City mayoral race.

Many try to use this perceived extremism to justify his death with falsehood, and, in doing so, create the permission structure for more political violence to occur. In order to aid the prevention of more political violence, I feel a duty to disprove some of the smears on Charlie Kirk.

In 2022, under judicial pressure, Florida’s Governor Ron Desantis defined “woke” as “the belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them,” per ABC news. Desantis then clarified that he does not believe that there are any societal injustices present in society; clarity which denies the existence of racism, homophobia, transphobia, islamaphobia, and anti-semitism.

As we begin to zoom out from the headlines themselves and look more closely at responses to them, some pressing questions arise: Have we become too desensitized? How should we be reacting to what we see in the media? Are we just overwhelmed, or are we beginning to lose the ability to be truly affected by the violence we see on our screens?

I recently sat down to watch Napoleon Dynamite (2004) with a friend of mine. I had been pestering her to watch it with me for a long time, and I was finally getting my wish. As the movie began, though, I immediately realized that it was definitely not her cup of tea, and she would probably not find it as hilariously amazing as I did. I was proven right and it was wholly heart-breaking. 

Recently, we have seen the rise of division and violence in the United States of America. From the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah, to the mass shooting in Minnesota, we have seen an uptick in political attacks.

Released on Nov. 6, 1992, ahead of its time, but somehow perfectly placed, the release of Rage Against the Machine’s first album Rage Against the Machine followed the end of the Cold War, in the midst of an economy that had been wrecked by a recession and a strong third party vote which ended a long stretch of Republican control of the White House.

Films that explore Irish history are few and far between. The Wind That Shakes the Barley, released in 2006, is one of those films, set during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and the Irish Civil War (1922-1923). The movie explores the lives of two fictional brothers, Damien and Teddy O’Donovan, who, while initially united in the cause against Britain, find themselves ultimately divided in their political allegiances and aims. 

Many concerns have been raised regarding free speech protections within the current administration. These have become more prevalent due to the recent “indefinite” suspension of the Kimmel show, which seemed particularly disturbing, as it took place shortly after Kimmel’s commentary on the Charlie Kirk assassination and President Trump’s response to it. What exactly did Kimmel say? 

You may be wondering: why should I care about a random school newspaper? Well, why should you not? Not only does The Lamron strive to be a reliable and accessible source of information that is conveniently located around campus and online, but by supporting the paper, you are supporting student journalism—an increasingly important topic in this climate. 

I am starting this article assuming everyone knows what Hamilton (2020- ) is and the history it represents. When Lin-Manuel Miranda curated this musical into the greatness that it is, I doubt he knew what cultural reformation he was eliciting.