Category: Opinion

  • Mental Health In Students

    Student Interviews:

    Student mental health is a prevalent issue in schools. I interviewed 20 students from my school, Long Beach Poly, to find out how students feel school impacts them mentally. Out of the 20, 19 of the students said school has a negative effect on their mental health. Many students said the amount of homework and pressure to do well were the main reasons that school affected them. A way teachers could help students is by giving more guidance, such as office hours for additional help. Another way would be to help foster a community, by getting to know the students on a more personal level. This would make students more open to communicate, and make it less nerve racking to ask questions, and lastly, can add a positive connotation to the class. 

    A 9th grade student told me, “Oftentimes I feel too scared to ask the teacher questions if I don’t know them well. Once I get to know them, it makes it a lot easier to communicate.”

    Teachers also should be mindful that many kids juggle extracurriculars such as sports or clubs, meaning they might have to stay up late to finish work. 

    A 10th grader mentioned, “There are many nights when I stay up late doing homework after soccer games. It feels like there’s never enough time to do everything I need to get done.”

    Knowing this could help teachers be more accommodating, and more mindful about the amount of work they assign. The 1 person who says they have a positive experience at school said it was because teachers help guide him, and show countless amounts of support. 

    An 11th grade student told me, “My teachers this year always help me with my work, and I never feel embarrassed or judged to ask them. This is a huge step up from some past years, where I was too scared of my teacher to ask for guidance.”

    This is very important in order to build a safe space for students. If we want to help struggling students we all need to do our part to help each other feel welcomed in schools.

    Teacher Interviews:

    I also discussed with three teachers about what they notice about mental health, and how they can help kids feel less anxious about school. Mr. Montooth told me that he notices many small habits with students, such as fidgeting of twitches. He can use these as indicators for how to adjust the lesson. If someone looks nervous about popcorn reading, he will simply ask another student. 

    “Body language is a big sign that someone is stressed. I always look for that because I know most kids aren’t always vocal about their anxiety.”

    Ms. Scholl told me that she senses when students’ moods change from day to day, and figures out how to approach them based on how they’re feeling. She won’t be as goofy around them if they are clearly upset. Matching moods helps students not feel overwhelmed in the classroom setting.

    “I had a student last year who went from very peppy and excited about school to tired and low energy. When I asked him about it, he told me he takes care of his siblings, and after finishing homework, there’s not much downtime to relax. Together we were about to figure out how to solve this issue. I ended up spreading out the workload more. I know students have lives outside of school, and I really wish all teachers understood that.”

    Lastly, I interviewed a teacher who said that she leaves resources for students in easily accessible places, such as Canvas. This helps students feel more comfortable to reach out without feeling like they’re put on blast. 

    Ideas for the Future:

    From personal experience, and after discussing with students, I feel that mental health can have detrimental impacts on students. I am beyond thankful that there are teachers that I know I could always go to if I were struggling, but a big issue is that not every teacher is as open with their students. I hope that we can advertise student mental health more. For example, student council can mention months such as Suicide Prevention Month (September) and Mental Health Awareness Month (May). This would help many students feel less alone in the internal battles they fight. As students we will do our part, and we hope teachers can join alongside us.

  • From Brokenness to Wholeness: Embracing God as your savior in everyday life(Parable Edition)

    Embracing God as your Savior means surrendering your worries, your plans, and your fears to His greater wisdom. It is choosing to trust that His love is steady, even when life feels uncertain. As you lean on Him, you begin to feel His peace guiding your decisions and strengthening your spirit. Seeking Him through prayer and reflection opens the door for His grace to shape your life. In accepting God as your Savior, you walk with a renewed sense of purpose, hope, and direction.

    A few students from Long Beach Poly High school & Parable Leaders talked about them accepting God as their savior, and their walk renewed with a sense of purpose, hope, and direction. The questions they were asked were, “What is the biggest lesson God taught you this year? What is the most important lesson you’ve learned about your faith recently? & How has God used a difficulty in your life to help you grow?” 

    “This is David Urquhart with Parable. The most important lesson I’ve learned about my faith recently,
I’d say it was the big step to transition ministries. I worked with crew(parable), which is a great ministry, and I love working with church partners, and that was a great experience, but I really felt strong that God was calling me to move to parable and work with the high school students here. And it was a step of faith. 
I have a family. I have 3 boys at home to provide for. So I support raising and transitioning ministries. I love being able to trust God and not knowing what’s going to happen on the other side. But knowing this is where God is leading, and following through, and watching him come in clutch, and then therefore he gets the glory rather than my own strength and strategy and having all the answers. 
So it was a step of faith for me to join parable, but I love it.” stated David Urquhart, a Parable Group Leader.

    “You’re with Jordan G with Parable. One of the most important lessons I learned in my faith is learning to embrace God in ordinary life. I’ve learned to originally see God in ministry and also big responsibilities, which I think is true. But I’ve learned to embrace God in my faith through just simple things, like walking my dog, brushing my teeth, washing the dishes. 
You’d be surprised that I’ve experienced more of God in these little things than the big things. So, 1st Thessalonians implies to live simple lives. And so that’s what I’ve been doing.” Jordan G stated, a Parable Group Leader.

    “The biggest lesson that God taught me this year,” stated Cory Adger, a Long Beach Poly Student; “is to surrender. Surrender my will, my fears, my anxieties, all those things before him, and he’ll take them and turn them into something truly beautiful. Like, he’ll take my fear and turn it into courage. 
He’ll take my anxiety and turn it into stillness and calmness. So, really surrender my worries. Then the most important lesson that I learned about my faith is that I cannot serve two masters. And that’s something that I’ve always known, but especially now, it’s those masters that you don’t even know you’re serving. 
So when I’m walking in fear and when I’m walking in anxiety, that’s another master. That’s not the Lord. So I have to surrender those other desires and those other thoughts of fear and give them to the Lord. 
Finally the difficulties; the Lord has definitely continued to kind of keep me isolated, you know those positions, even when I self isolate, you know, he still shows that he’s there for me, even in those moments. He’s really trying to push me out of my comfort zone and into his love.”

    Freddie Paris states, a Long Beach Poly Student, “ The biggest lesson God has taught me this year is probably that if we don’t change the way that we live our lives sometimes, that we may turn into the things that we very much do hate. Then the most important lesson I’ve learned about my faith recently is that failure is inevitable and, in fact, you’re put into this world to fail, but through God is the way we succeed. A Way that God has used a difficulty in my life to help me grow is; Well, quick backstory. When I grew up, my dad and I sold shirts at malls and outlets and stuff like that. And I never used that ability of social skills and getting to know people and selling and marketing things to people until, at the end of winter camp, they had us go and evangelize the people in malls. And to me, it was very easy because it’s kind of pitching something to a person, trying to sell them something. 
And it just became easy for me. I know over time I started to evangelize more and more by myself and on other trips and stuff. And I grew to evangelize to over 200 people in malls outlets on the streets, on the beach and even in Panama. So yeah.”

    As you’ve read previously Poly students and even Parable leaders have stated that God will shine to you even in your darkest moments, and he’ll take you down the right path no matter if you like it or not. Walking with God is like walking through a rocky terrain in the middle of the night, but then you just have the light that’s guiding you through every crack and crevice. That’s Jesus lighting your way.

  • 1st day of school

    Based on my own experience: first day of freshman year, first day of highschool, first day meeting new teachers, new openings and a different chapter. I walked in nervously as I looked at my phone to check where my 1st period was as I checked my shoulder to see students of enormous heights while my 5 ‘5 self continued to walk to class. To my beliefs many people had a common experience, after interviewing friend Giovani Jimenez’s comment was similar mentioning fear as the first day of freshman year came up. The night before the 1st day countless pillow flips and struggling to go to sleep. As well as asking family members who went to other high schools in Long Beach like Wilson and Millikan was the same completely new environment, new people, new friends and although some of that can be exciting it can also be a fear for people that need to get out of their comfort zone. As I currently think it can be a frightening experience but as I grow up I’ll remember that day forever and I believe as a senior I’ll be with my friends and laugh at how lost we all were.

  • Drivers licence

    EDUARDO DELGADO

    The California law wants you to be 15 and a half in order to get a learners permit. Someone I know drives without a permit or anything like that just with the permission of their parents and as long as an adult with a driver’s license is in the passenger seat but as long as they keep precaution and know the laws they should be okay. You can begin the process to get your actual drivers licence at 15 and a half and obtain a provisional licence at 16, this comes included with an education course. Once you turn 17 and a half you can apply for a permit without a drivers licence course. For the permit application you have to complete the identification card application. After that you have to pass a vision test and a 46 question hand written book. The first drivers license was assigned in Troy, New York and Annie Rainsford was the first licensed female driver in 1900.


    In the state of Massachusetts you didn’t need to take a behind the wheel test until 1920. South Dakota was the last state that required a drivers license back in 1954. There is also a provisional license which is for minors only, 18 and below and the words ”provisional” not being able to drive from 11pm to 5am during the first 12 months you have the license. Passengers you cannot drive without people under 20 years old unless an adult is over 25 years old with a license. A basic DL(class C) A standard vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000lbs or less including a tow dolly.


    Earlier this year a poly high school student’s father got hit in the freeway, a stolen car had hit four cars and ran off the cops had caught they guy he was a 19 year old without a license but since his dad didn’t have a license he had to pay a 500$ ticket and the costs for the damage of his car out his own pocket and although he was bothered he realized the importance of needing a driver license.


    After interviewing friend Juan Garcia he said paying for drivers ed is more safe and reliable then risking driving young and worse case scenario you get pulled over and parents and trusted adults can get in trouble for your own consequences. I consider doing drivers ed and being careful on the road and try not to impress and be normal and pre cautious always.


  • Should You Play Tomb Raider (1996)?

    How many of you guys know the name Lara Croft from games like Fortnite, Dead by Daylight, or Call of Duty? Perhaps you’re already familiar with the name from her heyday in the 90s. In recent years, Tomb Raider has been sending Lara Croft onto multiple video game expeditions in order to market their brand. I think it’s wonderful that her name is being spread amongst a wider audience, but what about the franchise itself? Tomb Raider’s first game, which holds the same title as the franchise, debuted in 1996 on the PlayStation 1. With its dated graphics and controls, the game is a clear product of its time, yet its gameplay remains engaging after nearly thirty years, even earning itself a remastered version in 2024. The game stars world-famous archaeologist Lara Croft who is hired by Jacqueline Natla from Natla Technologies to recover the Scion, an ancient artifact with mystical powers. However, the Scion isn’t all that it seems when Lara, after surviving an assination attempt from one of Natla’s goons, learns that there are other pieces of the Scion. Using her wits, acrobatics, and gunslinging skills, she will go on a globetrotting adventure for the other pieces before she can finally behold the true origins of the artifact.

    The game’s story may read as your typical McGuffin chase. While unraveling the Scion’s mysteries may be interesting, cutscenes in the game are scarce and the gameplay hardly contributes to the plot, resulting in a barebones story. Instead, you can tell that the developers honed in on curating the gameplay experience.

    In Tomb Raider, Lara must progress through various levels that typically take place in ancient and abandoned locations such as caves, lost cities, or tombs. There are no tutorial pop-ups, maps, or any material guidance, so you’re left to explore the levels in full immersion with no guide. The layout of each level is like a labyrinth at first, with various locked rooms and unreachable places. Confusing as it can be, it’s like solving a massive puzzle; through exploring, you put together a map in your head that is constantly being expanded and used as you find keys to open locked rooms across the level, revealing new passageways, previously unreachable areas, and keys to unlock even more locked rooms, until you eventually find the passageway or key to the level’s exit. It’s an ultimately satisfying experience to enter a level completely clueless and then leave it having overcome the vast layout, even becoming familiarized with it. Specialized platforming and puzzle segments exist to engage your brain and give you a break from exploration, and the looming threat of hostile animals such as wolves, bats, or mummies keep you on your toes. Combined with the silent ambience and the loud screeches of these speedy creatures, Tomb Raider’s atmosphere matches the foreboding feeling of exploring a forgotten place with unknown traps, mechanisms, hostile creatures, and potentially mystical origins. One major downside to Tomb Raider’s level design is that it’s possible to get stuck despite feeling like you’ve explored every inch. Most of the time, these bottlenecks are the fault of gimmicks specific to the level, such as the gold bars in Palace Midas or the water switch in the Cistern. Other times, it’s the fault of the environment for obfuscating areas mandatory to progression. In a game all about exploration, being stuck not discovering anything is no fun at all. Still, one could argue that overcoming such hurdles merely requires you to think outside the box a little, and thus, are ultimately rewarding.

    Though the gameplay remains solid today, the graphics are comparatively dated. The geometry is blocky, the textures are pixelized and sometimes stretched, and the lighting is flat, though that doesn’t stop the game from managing to depict their locations in (most of the time) believable ways. Iconic landmarks—such as the Colosseum or the Sphinx—are still grand and breathtaking locations and are accentuated by the game’s soundtrack that depict the wonder and age of these locations. If the rough textures of the original game are too ugly to bear, the remastered version contains a toggle for newer graphics, containing higher quality textures, lighting and an upgrade to many 3D models. However, the blocky geometry persists, and that’s because the blocky geometry is essential to the way the controls work in this game.

    Tomb Raider’s controls are its most controversial aspect by far. Lara has a robust moveset where she can not only jump forward, but also somersault backwards or sideways whilst shooting in mid-air, grab onto ledges and shimmy them, perform a roll that turns you 180 degrees (and somehow doesn’t break your bones), and can either run or walk, the latter preventing you from falling off of ledges. Though she can do a multitude of things, the camera angle is uncontrollable by the mouse or right stick and the movement keys are oriented based on Lara’s direction and not the camera’s. The controls are precise and predictable; Lara’s jumps cover the same distance every time and are perfectly adjusted to the game’s blocky and grid-like geometry, contrary to other games where jumps might automatically correct their trajectory to latch onto a ledge or make the landing. However, these controls are undeniably foreign to a modern-day audience, so they may be frustrating at first. Thankfully, the remastered version has a setting to turn on a modern control scheme, allowing you to move Lara and the camera like you would in most modern 3D games. Still, a game whose platforming is built around this precise yet archaic system can’t be translated so cleanly to the snappier controls of today. The platforming might still feel marginally clunky, and certain segments might be easier with the original controls. The experience is significantly different.

    Because of the more palatable graphics and the modernized control scheme, the remastered version is likely the definitive version to play for first-time players nowadays. Unfortunately, the remastered version is sold on Steam and GOG as a bundle for the franchise’s first three games and the price reflects that at $29.99, though recent sales on Steam have gotten as low as $11.99.

    Overall, Tomb Raider has an ultimately satisfying and complex level design, and though its graphics and controls are dated, the remastered version has made both factors more palatable for a modern day audience. However, even with the modern control scheme, the game is still affected by being built around the original controls, so a portion of the difficulty curve still persists; a difficulty curve that, instead of demanding incredible skill, can feel like the game is on a completely different wavelength from you. Still, having Lara and the camera move like they do in Fortnite goes a long way in improving the experience.

  • Why Bill Nye is better than regular science class

    Bill Nye the Science Guy is a cultural icon who has taught millions all over the globe, and almost everyone has something good to say about him. Regular science teachers on the other hand are often despised. Why is that? I believe that it’s due to how the material is presented, for example Bill Nye is hyperactive and keeps his audience engaged with every little segment, while science teachers are often slow and unengaging. This causes students to gravitate towards Bill Nye over regular teachers.

    I decided to watch an episode of Bill Nye about Chemistry. This is because I was learning about it in class and I felt like I learned the material better, and it was more fun. Although Bill Nye talks fast and everything is a little sped up for the purpose of putting as much as you can in a 20 min video you do get a lot of information.

    This being said, it does not mean you should watch Bill Nye over paying attention to teachers.This is because although Bill Nye is more fun and you get a bang for your buck, in science class the teachers go into in depth detail and make sure you understand the material. The video I watched on Bill Nye only covered half of the unit from my science class and it didn’t really help for the inevitable test. While all this is true, Bill Nye is a great way to scratch the surface of any science topic and is a very fast/enjoyable way of getting this information.

                     

    (Disclaimer:this article is not to bash teachers it’s only for fun)

  • Senior Year Stressing

    As a senior in CIC I’m feeling a lot of emotions due to graduation approaching. I will be attending CSUDH for the following four years and I am ecstatic for a new start with different people on a different campus. The class of 2022 had half of sophomore year cut short and continued junior year online. Most students didn’t take the SAT as it wasn’t mandatory and this was a relief to most. From being a freshman not knowing where all the buildings were and rushing to class to now approaching graduation in less than 3 months is unreal. Within these past four years we’ve all witnessed the stress during finals, our first dance, learning how to be independent, and creating endless memories with friends we’ve created. It’s unfortunate that no longer will I be walking through these hallways or hearing the loudspeaker every morning as a student at Poly but the memories will forever remain.

    I asked a couple of seniors on their decisions after high school. 48% of these seniors decided to go to a CSU, 15% of seniors decided on a UC and 37% of seniors are deciding to go to a community college. One Poly Senior, Julianna Ponce in Pacrim, will be attending LBCC and transferring to a 4 year college after completing her first two years. Although she is excited to leave, she’s a bit nervous about adulthood. It sure might feel overwhelming transitioning from highschool and adapting to the very different environment of college. Senior Jocelyn Gonzalez in Justice will be attending either a CSU or LBCC and will pursue her career path in forensic physiology. Gonzalez commented, “I am overwhelmed but excited.” The path to adulthood is never easy but our hope is seniors take advantage of the time they have left here at Poly and approach these new experiences with lots of enthusiasm.

  • Poly’s Trash Problem

    Poly is a big school with lots of students and a lot of activity, and it’s especially active at lunch. It’s a good thing that our school is so lively and full of energy, but one of the biggest problems our school has is what our campus looks like when lunch is over.This school year, it seems as if the campus has more trash outside and near the trashcans than actually in them, and that’s where the problem starts.

    There are trash cans everywhere on campus, you can’t walk around for too long without seeing one. The question really is: If we have trash cans available, why is there still so much trash on the floor?

    The answer is simply just laziness and lack of concern, and that’s not good enough. If you can put your trash so close to the trash can, you can spend a couple extra seconds making sure your trash ends up in the trash can. I’ve seen whole pizza slices left on the floor, along with trays and juice boxes and bags of chips. The trash that is left on the floor causes so many other problems, like the seagulls that fly around during and after lunch is over.

    The seagulls that fly around here are looking for food. The food they find is our leftovers that are left on the floor. I don’t know about you, but I think the chances of being pooped on by a bird on the way to fifth period is too high. That chance could easily drop if trash was left where it’s supposed to be, in the trash can.

    Poly’s trash problem has an easy fix: put your trash where it belongs, not on the floor. If a trash can is full, go to another one. It really isn’t difficult. The trash left behind for someone else or something else to clean up is unacceptable. We as a school can all do better at keeping our campus clean.

  • Is Kylie Jenner Faking Her Sympathy?

    On February 28, 2022, Russia had invaded Ukraine, killing at least 352 people. Shortly after these tragic events, Kylie Jenner took to Instagram to say, “God protect the people of Ukraine,” and, “My thoughts and prayers are with you.” Here’s where the story should end, but unfortunately it doesn’t. Just 2 hours later, Jenner posted a promotional video for her company’s new range of lip kits and colors. Many people were a bit caught by this. Not liking the idea of self promotion after handing out “sympathy” to others who need it.

    In my opinion, Jenner only posted her “thoughts and prayers” to Ukraine so she could get it out of the way. When you are someone who constantly has eyes on you, any move could be the wrong one. If Jenner went days without posting anything about Ukraine, she would have gotten backlash for a different thing. @ellenaliisa_, a user on Twitter took the time to say, “I hope i’m not the only one annoyed by the fact, that (for example) Kylie Jenner hasn’t shown ANY support to Ukraine today on her social media, and instead just posts about her new lipkits??” Ellen had said that she was quite irritated that Jenner had just been posting and posting about her cosmetics line, and not about Ukraine. This is a perfect example of different perspectives. Jenner would have received the hate anyways. I think she just posted that so people would stop giving her backlash for not saying anything at all. That being the reason she just carried on with her new cosmetics being out.

    Now that Ms. Jenner had actually posted something, why were people still upset? The reason being that she is claimed, by many individuals, to be “tone deaf.” The definition of “tone deaf” is described as “insensitive and offensive as a result of not noticing the current social context.” So many perspectives of this situation are coming out. Many are saying that Jenner could have waited a minimum of 24 hours before posting a promotion for her own benefit. Lavanya VJ on Meaww.Com wrote, “Kylie Jenner has been branded ‘tone deaf’ after she promoted her new range of lip glosses on social media , right after she sent her prayers to people of Ukraine suffering from Russian invasion on Monday.” A user on tik tok also said, “All I’m gonna say is- look up the words ‘tone deaf’ for those of you who are defending someone who will never know you exist.” Jenner has also been called out for faking her sympathy for the Astroworld incident back in October 2021. Everyone learns from their mistakes, but seeing that Jenner did this exact same thing twice says that she’s very ignorant and does not know how to read the room. When people are dying, it is never right to promote yourself higher. Jenner could have donated to the many pages all over the internet to help Ukraine instead of posting a simple “I’m Sorry.” So many other great people are donating money and educating their followers about the situation. There are so many better ways she could have shared how she felt, and so many things she could have done to actually help the people of Ukraine. If her sympathy was completely authentic, she would be doing anything she can to help because we all know that saying a simple two words will not help anyone or anything. Jenner needs to own up to her mistakes and at least attempt to learn from them.

  • Taking off the mask, good idea? Or not?

    As Covid-19 rates die down, CoDC officials say we’re approaching an end to the global pandemic, at least in the nation.m m s/ Therefore, on February 28, California Governor Newsom announced starting March 1, the outdoor mask mandate will be lifted for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Adding on, it was announced that most indoor settings such as schools and any childcare facilities would no longer require masks from March 11. Schools could have their own update on policies about the requirement of masks after the mandate lift goes into effect.

    LBUSD posted an update of their policies on February 28, after Newsom’s announcement. The update of the policies state the new guidance would take effect on March 12, meaning from then on, masks are only strongly recommended at school but not required. This obviously causes a lot of controversy on going back to “normal life” or just continuing to personally use a mask.

    In my opinion, I don’t see life ever going back to before masks off because it just doesn’t seem normal anymore. Adding on, as we saw during winter break, Covid cases surged throughout those months reaching numbers we’ve never seen before. Who’s to say during spring break cases won’t start increasing again?

    I personally really don’t see the cons of wearing masks, they help with so much. Not only do they protect others and yourself, it helps with anxiety, not wearing makeup or covering a zit, hiding facial expressions, and so much more. Masks have always been controversial for whatever reason, so we will see how many people take advantage of the lifting of the mandate.

    I’m honestly really curious to see how it goes and who participates in it, just for fun. I wonder if teachers will also partake in the mask lift.

  • Songs To Listen During December

    December is coming soon, and an interview was made to get students’ opinions on their favorite songs to listen to during december.  In the results, Ariana Grande was a very popular singer who students listened to during december. At 3rd place, with 4 picks was “Sympathy for the Grinch” by 100 gecs. At second place, with 6 picks was “Last Christmas” by Ariana Grande. And at 1st place,with 9 picks was “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande.

    My personal list is “All I want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey. “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” by Brenda Lee. And “Feliz Navidad” by Jose Feliciano.

  • Halloween Kills Met With Mixed Reactions From Students.

    Halloween Kills, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Andi Matichak, is slated to come out this October 15 in theaters and on the Peacock streaming platform.

    The movie, which is a direct sequel to Halloween (2018), is releasing after multiple trailers have dropped, including a final trailer that was posted on September 20. The trailers have been accompanied by lots of promotional material across different social media platforms.

    The movie is set to focus on the main Strode women, who have been terrorized by Michael Myers for three generations.

    “After watching the trailer, the approach the movie is going in with them seems well written,” said Poly PACE sophomore Genevie Lumada. “They correlate with modern day change of women empowerment and I’m all for it.”

    The movie is also supposed to be one of the goriest installments of the franchise so far. The trailer alone shows Michael Myers on a rampage, killing multiple characters in a few seconds alone.

    Joshua Chauy, a Poly CIC freshman, shared, “It looks really nice, with all of the gore. I’m ex- cited.”

    The film is additionally shown to be a nostalgic callback for diehard Halloween fans. The final trailer shows characters from the original movie, like Tommy Doyle and Lindsey Wallace, being terrorized by Michael Myers once again, 43 years later.

    “I notice all of the kids are grown up in the trailer, which is exciting,” Chauy added, “But I don’t think it will be better than the original.”

    However, some who have been disappointed with the Halloween movies are hoping Halloween Kills will revitalize the series.

    Victoria Heng, a Poly PACE sophomore, said she is, “…hoping it’s better than the original… I was underwhelmed by the Halloween franchise’s earlier movies.”

    The release of Halloween Kills adds to the excitement horror fans are feeling during the month of October. On top of the film, the trailer for the upcoming movie Scream (2022) was released alongside the first episode of the new Chucky TV series on October 12. The new television series, I Know What You Did Last Summer, an adaptation of the novel and 1997 slasher with the same name, is also set to come out on October 15.