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Halloween Playlists By Madison Hong ‘23   If you have your costume ready and all the decorations up, these playlists might be what you are missing. From Disney to Haunted House sounds, your house can sound like Halloween not just look the part. All links to Spotify.  Disney Halloween Disney has songs great for every holiday. This playlist includes songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cruella, Princess and the Frog, and many more.  Link: Disney Halloween Haunted House Vibes This playlist may not be for everyone but if you want to scare your family, this playlist is for you. Pipe organs, ghosts, pianos, and many more songs included. Link: Haunted Scary Theme Music Classic Halloween Songs in this playlist are spooky but are in the classical style. Harry Potter, Romeo and Juliet, and The Addams Family will make appearances in this playlist. Link: Classical Halloween Halloween Party Even though some of these songs are not necessarily for Halloween, they still fit the pr...

  Featured Clubs #1 By Samantha Lynch ‘23   Mercy has a wide variety of clubs started by our diverse student body. Each week, we will be focusing on a few clubs that are an integral part of our community. This week we are highlighting the Girls Supporting Girls Club, The Red Cross Club, and the Marvel: Movies and Comics Club. Girls Supporting Girls Club Girls Supporting Girls Club’s first meeting, via @mercyburlingame on Instagram The Girls Supporting Girls Club is a new club this year and is run by Ivana Borgen ‘25, Aaliyah Olague ‘25, Alejandra Romero ‘25, Sophia Engstrom ‘25, Mia Cardenas ‘25. One of the presidents, Ivana Borgen, said that they created this club “to allow the girls at Mercy to join a safe and relatable community.” Their goal is to empower other students at Mercy. The Club meets in Ms. Connolly’s room during lunch. A typical meeting involves the girls playing bonding games, doing service projects, and having safe discussions about various issues that the mem...

4 Halloween Movies to watch this October By Isabella Lee ‘24 What's up Mercy?! It's finally October, and what does that mean? HALLOWEEN!!!! For those of us who don’t plan on going trick or treating, or just want to have a spooky sleepover with friends, movies are a must, and I have the perfect list of movies to watch. It Whether you’re afraid of clowns or not, it is a movie that can get anyone in the Halloween mood. IT trailer . The Nightmare Before Christmas The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Tim Burton classic that tells a story that is a blend between Halloween and Christmas using songs and Claymation. The Nightmare Before Christmas Trailer . Hocus Pocus Hocus Pocus is a movie about a teen who resurrects a group of witches that were executed back in the 1700s. Hocus Pocus Trailer . Casper A father and daughter move into a haunted house, but meet an unexpectedly friendly ghost. Casper Trailer . That’s it for our movie recommendations! I hope you all have a gr...

  Kairos 20 By Angelica Buncio ‘22   Last week, a group of seniors were given the opportunity to attend Kairos, a special retreat that gives students the chance to take the time to reflect on their relationship with God, themselves, and others. The Greek word, “Kairos,” means a special and chosen time, which is God’s time. Being able to disconnect myself from everything else and just be in a peaceful space where I could focus on my thoughts meant a lot to me. Especially since it is senior year, I know that few of us have gotten the chance to really reflect on what is happening in our lives as everyone has been busy trying to keep their grades up, get college applications done, and still try to find time for themselves.    As we have been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for almost two years now, it was not certain that we would have even been able to experience a traditional Kairos. However, this Kairos was definitely an amazing experience that helped bring toge...

  By: Maria Shelley ‘24 Make these 5 easy treats to spice up your fall season! Mini  Pumpkin  Pies These are the perfect grab-and-go treats to make this season!  Get the recipe here:   https://bit.ly/2YE6c96 Candy Corn Cookies  With less than 10 ingredients, these cookies are the perfect Halloween treat! Get the recipe here: https://bit.ly/3iHqqG Pumpkin Whoopie Pies These festive desserts are both delicious and easy to whip up! Get the recipe here:  https://bit.ly/3AsWbbY Apple Pie Tacos These are such a fun  take on a classic  apple pie!  Get the recipe here: https://bit.ly/3DpIPir Cinnamon Roll Blondies If you love cinnamon rolls this dessert is the perfect fall treat for you!  Get the recipe here:                        https://bit.ly/3oNlxPm Credits Written By: Maria Shelley  Edited By: Samantha Lynch Cover Photo By Maria Shelley  ...

10 Spooky Books to Read this fall By Flora Gamba ‘23   It’s that time of year again! As the weather gets colder, it means it’s the perfect time to grab your favorite fall drink and snuggle up with a good book. Whether you’re a fan of mystery, horror, or anything in between, these books are sure to complete your spooky season! But be warned, some stories contain themes that may not be enjoyable for all readers. Dracula by Bram Stoker Bram Stoker, Dracula via Open Road Media For fans of the classics, Bram Stoker’s Dracula is the perfect chilling tale for your fall read. Follow Jonathan Harker as he travels to the home of Count Dracula in Transylvania. The longer Harker spends in the castle, the more chilling secrets are revealed about the mysterious Count. Inspired by the stories of vampires and Vlad the Impaler, Dracula is sure to leave readers craving for more. Get it on Sora! Hold Back the Tide by Melinda Salisbury Melinda Salisbury, Hold Back The Tide, via Scholastic Fiction ...