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I hope this tabloid finds you in your best season, and that you’re able to celebrate the beauty of autumn with us.
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This year’s New Leaf tabloid brings the fun of fall festivities to the community. If you are new to the area, or if you’ve been here your whole life like me, now is the time to get involved. Don’t be afraid to “branch out” and try something new – whether you’re attending outdoor festivals or getting cozy with a good book inside, there is something for everyone to do (see page 6).
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If you’re not so fond of the fall aesthetic and prefer something a little spooky, don’t fret: Halloween will be here soon enough, and the Ozarks know how to have a scary good time (see page 14).
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There is nothing like the Ozarks in the fall. As a Springfield native, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the leaves change their color and watch the community celebrate the new season for 20 years. From Cider Days to local craft festivals, pumpkin spice lattes and flannels, the summer sun is finally setting, and the spooky fall moon is on the horizon.
There are many activities to take part in at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, as it consists of 10,000 acres of natural Ozark beauty. The park offers hiking, biking, wildlife tours, segway tours, horseback riding and trout fishing. The trails tower over the Ozarks and feature waterfalls, creeks and beautiful trees. With its mission being conservation, the park’s wildlife is thriv ing and Dogwoodobservable.Canyon Nature Park is located in Lampe, MO, approximately 58 miles from MSU. To learn more visit dog woodcanyon.org.
Nathanael Greene Park is located in Springfield, MO on Scenic Avenue, approximately five miles from MSU. To learn more visit parkboard.org/261/Mizumoto-Japanese-Stroll-Gar den.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is located in
Along with the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Nathanael Greene Park has many walking trails and gardens open to the public.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is located in Republic, MO, approximately 12 miles from MSU. To learn more visit nps.gov.
The Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail
Top of the Rock is a good place to view the fall scenery of the Ozarks due to its high elevation.
The Springfield Botanical Gardens at the Nathanael Greene Park offers a whimsical, fairy-like experience like no other. If you haven’t visited this magical place it should be on the top of your Springfield bucket list.
One of the nine features and attractions they provide is the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden which was created in 1985. According to their website, the 7.5-acre stroll includes views of a large koi lake, moon bridge, meditation garden, tea house and traditional Japanese landscaping. The only thing that could make it better is the fall weather.
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According to the trail’s website, the Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail is a 2.5-mile paved path that is available to expe rience from a golf cart if hiking isn’t your forte. The trail includes views of waterfalls, rock formations, caves and Table Rock Lake. The tour lasts about 40-50 minutes and the experience includes admission to the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Mu seum.Top of the Rock is located in Ridgedale, MO, approximate ly 50 miles from Missouri State University. To learn more vis it bigcedar.com.
Springfield, MO off Glenstone Avenue –– about six miles from campus. To learn more visit mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/plac es/springfield-conservation-nature-center.
The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden
Ritter Springs Park
If you’re looking for a simpler nature experience, Ritter Springs is perfect for you. This 245-acre park in Springfield includes a playground, picnic pavilion, woodland trails and a beautiful lake along with streams and waterfalls.
Fall foliage spots to visit this autumn
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Autumn comes with a cozy, safe feeling of nostalgia for many, and one of the best ways to appreciate that fall feeling is to soak in the fresh, vibrant colors of nature. No matter where you live new colors are bound to bloom as leaves delicately glide to the ground, the nights get longer and the air gets crisp er.
Springfield is engulfed in beautiful nature. With a high con cern for conservation, Springfield offers a variety of nature-based attractions and experiences to connect with the breathtaking Ozarks.
Ritter Springs Park is located on Farm Road 92 in Springfield, MO, approximately eight miles from campus. To learn more visit parkboard.org/543/Ritter-Springs-Park.
According to mental health publication Verywell Mind, “ The cooler temperatures and spectacular foliage encourage us to spend time in nature, which has been connected with im provements in our happiness, wellbeing, relationships and sense of having a life purpose.”
This national battlefield preserves the site of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek from the American Civil War. According to their website, the battle was fought on Aug. 10, 1861 and was the first major engagement west of the Mississippi River. The park is a beautiful place to view fall foliage due to its many different trail systems which allow for walking, running, hiking and horseback riding. The 5-mile paved tour has eight stops so you can soak up the autumn colors while learning some histo ry.
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is home to many protected wildlife and plant species. The 80 acres of Ozarks include three miles of trails and creeks with multiple educational programs and exhibits about nature and conserva tion. During autumn, the peaceful, hilly trails are perfect for viewing the sea of trees that transform into all different shades of orange and red.
Ritter Springs Park is located off Farm Road 92 in Springfield, about eight miles from campus.
there is still an option for hammock enthu siasts in the Missouri State University community: the MSU hammock towers.
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According to Custom Manufacturing and Polishing Incorporated, a stainless steel manufacturing company based in Springfield, the towers are made from waterjet-cut carbon steel.
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The hammock station near Temple Hall is made up of three light blue hammock towers. The hammock members of the MSU community to
As fall brings cooler weather and students flock to the outdoors, many hammock owners are looking for the per fect place to hang out. However, there are some important things to know before breaking out your hammock straps and getting
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The hammock stands near the front entrance of Blair Shannon House are a nearby hammocking option for students living in the dorm.
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Hammock owners can also purchase hammock straps separately from many hammock brands and camping supply re tailers.
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Washington University Trees website, if not secured with the proper straps, hammocks can dam age the bark of trees and choke them. For this reason some cities – including Springfield – have banned hammocks in public parks.
The hammock tower stations were funded by SGA’s Student Initiative Fund, and the stations were designed by planning, design and construction to look like public art installments when not in use.
According to a 2018 blog post on the MSU website, the hammock towers were installed by the Student Gov ernment Association in an effort to give students more locations to hang their hammocks without potentially harming plant life. The first station, located on the south
The hammock towers have holes cut throughout the surface which users can loop their straps through to secure the hammock.Manyhammocks come with nylon or polyester straps and carabiners to hang from trees. These straps can also be used on the campus hammock towers.
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use. • PSU south lawn • North of Temple Hall • Foster Rec Center Patio • Behind Meyer Library
Per section 82-1 of the Springfield, Missouri Code of Ordinances, it is prohibited at Springfield public parks to, “Attach wires, ropes, placards, notices or other con trivances to any structure, tree, shrub, plant or utility lines without prior written permission of the park board.” This ordinance includes hanging hammocks from trees in pub lic
east side of Blair-Shannon House, was completed on Oct. 24, 2018. Along with the original Blair-Shannon site there are now four additional hammock tower stations located on campus in the following locations:
The hammock towers are available for anyone on campus to use. All you need is a hammock and either hammock straps or rope to affix the hammock to the towers.
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For more information about exhibits or the hours of the event visit ozarkfallfarmfest.com.
Gunter Farms is located in Conway, MO, just under 40 miles from Springfield. This pumpkin patch and corn maze will open on Oct. 1 and will cost $7 to enter the maze. If visitors want to take home a pumpkin, prices vary by size.
“Each year, about 50,000 to 60,000 people will normally attend the festival throughout the three day period,” Markley said.Attendees can also indulge in the festival’s food options, with eight concession stands and four climate-controlled restaurants open, attendees regularly enjoy the food they can get at the farm festival,” saidTheMarkley.festival will also include the opportunity for an attendee to win a $1000 FarmFest shopping spree, which can be spent at any of the exhibitors during the show. All attendees of the festival are eligible to register for the contest.
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Special agricultural events manager for the festival, Lance Markley said, “In 1980 ‘FarmTalk’ newspaper, which is located in Parsons, Kansas, partnered with the Ozark fairgrounds to start a new show in Missouri that would feature the latest agricultural products and services available in the Ozark Accordingarea.”toMarkley, this year’s festival will host over 1,000 booths, including a variety of “farm machinery, animal health products, trailers, livestock handling equipment, trucks, storage equipment and other products.”
There are many family-friendly events scheduled for the upcoming season. See what southwest Missouri has to offer below.
The Barnhouse Pumpkin Patch in Brookline, MO will be opening on Saturday, Sept. 17. Their patch runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. According to their website, food vendors will be available every Saturday and Sunday at theSomefestival.activities require tickets to participate; tickets are $5 for 5 and $10 for 14.
Local attractions offer seasonal entertainment
Admission is free to the public aside from purchasing art and food from artists and vendors.
T he 43rd Ozark Fall Farm Festival will be held Oct. 7-9 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, located in north Springfield.
Barnhouse Pumpkin Patch
Apple Butter Makin’ Days
Apple Butter Makin’ Days will return for its 56th year on Oct. 7. The event is free to attend and will be hosted in Mt. Vernon,ThereMO.will be lots of goodies for participants to purchase and events going on such as the apple pie baking contest. For the history of Apple Butter Makin’ Days and an itinerary of events, visit the website more,mtvchamber.com/apple-butter-makin-days.at-WithallthesefallfestivitiesandmanythereareplentyofopportunitiesforvisitorsandmembersoftheSprigfieldcom-munityaliketoengagewithOzarksattrac-tionsandcultureallseasonlong.
Many local fall attractions take advantage of the thriving rural communities in the Ozarks. From pumpkin patches to corn mazes, there are many agriculture based fall attractions that welcome visitors all season long.
Located at the Finley River Park in Ozark, several artists will gather from Friday, Sept. 30, to Sunday, Oct. 2, to hone their craft-making skills and sell some of their work. There will also be food trucks available if participants get hungry.
ucts, jewelry, farmhouse decorations, pianos, cookware and health information,” Markley said. “In addition, there will be over 600 heads of livestock that will also be on display at the show, including 30 different breeds of cattle and horses, goats, hogs and Exhibitorssheep.”for the show have the opportunity to have thousands of people see their products in a three-day period.
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Parking and admission for the event will be free for all attendees as they gain knowledge on products and services for agriculture and rural living.
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Gunter Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
“The festival will also include rural living exhibits, which will showcase clothing, cosmetics, home improvement prod-
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Leslie Berry sells her fiber art products through her small business, Four Eyes Fibers. This is her first year as a vendor at Cider Days.
The annual Cider Days festival brought artisan flavor back Walnut St. on Sept. 17 and 18, for the 24th year in a row.
Run largely by the Downtown Springfield Association, Cider Days is an arts and crafts festival that pours more than 60 artists and 20 food vendors, local entertainment and kids activities on Historic Walnut Street. The patchwork of passionate craftspeople brings 20 to 25 thousand visitors to the area in a single weekend and can be extremely import ant to vendors’ livelihoods.
“I love being surrounded by other local businesses and all the different kinds of peo ple who come to support the vendors and discover new businesses,” Hobbs said. “I see it as both a service to the community and a boost for business when we participate. We go perform and take pictures for free, but we also typically get a lot of party bookings from theLocalexposure.”artist
ward to this being a positive kickoff for my holiday season,” Berry said.
Statement Handmade is a small business run by Missouri State University senior Abby McGrath. As well as creating handmade jew elry, McGrath studies sociology.
Many unique vendors took place in this year’s Cider Days. Cider Days is one of two yearly festivals that bring together members of the local art community on Walnut Street.
Cider Days festivities fill nearly half a mile of Walnut Street with dozens of local artists, entertainers and food
Annual festival brings the flavor of fall to Springfield
Berry has also been a longtime fan of Ci der Days, even before having the opportuni ty to sell her products at the event .
Many other artists partic ipated in the event, including Elaine in The Membrane and Blue Sky Green Earth. More information about the event can be found at town.com/ciderdays.itsalldown
Princesses of the 417 is a small event-plan ning and party-hosting business that has at tended Cider Days as a vendor for years. Brianna Hobbs usually plays Princess Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” at the business booth and also works as the booking manager for all parties the business hosts.
“My advice to students with small businesses would be just to take the opportuni ties given to you,” McGrath said. “They aren’t all going to be great, but they’re all experience and they’re just going to push you forward to your next journey!”
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Carl Rauh is a local artist who has been attending Cider Days as a vendor for over 12 years and is a member of Springfield’s Fresh Gallery. Rauh primarily sells art made with wood, but says he plays with other mediums in his work.“I incorporate copper, stones and crystals into a lot of my sculptures, walking sticks and wands,” Rauh said. “I’ve done some welded steel and incorporated wood and metal together. I have always drawn or sketched. I’ve painted in oil, worked ceram ics, welded and built furni ture.”Rauh also has an emotion al investment in his history at Cider Days. “I’m local, I live here in Springfield. When I first started, I was wanting to get my artwork out there to be seen and ap preciated. For years, I let my artwork sit idle, and when I started it back up, I figured this would be a good outlet,” Rauh said. “I enjoy the peo ple and reactions to my work. There are people I see over the years who come by just to see my creations, and re peat customers who have purchased from me multiple times over the years.”
to a coffee shop to work on schoolwork until it closes, and then I’ll come home and do festival prep. That’s on the days I’m not working my nine to Despitefive.”all of the stress of festival preparations, Mc Grath said that being a ven dor at the festival was abso lutely worth it.
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from local vendors, Cider Days also featured multiple stages where local acts per formed.
“I really enjoy selling in person and being able to talk to shoppers, and I’m looking for
Asbrings.”afull-time student and part-time em ployee at a local hospital, McGrath had plen ty of work ahead of herself when it was time to prepare for Cider Days.
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“I love the live performances, being able to gift shop from local makers and artists all in one spot, and of course, the cider,” Berry said.Another newcomer to the festival this year is Creation Carvings, a small business run by woodcarver and artist David Egesdal, who has been working in woodcarving for over 14 “Ifyears.Ican encourage more people to get outdoors and hike by selling them my walk ing sticks, I would consider it a successful show,” Egesdal said. “My favorite pieces to create outside of those would be small wood trinkets like pumpkins, owls, morels (mush rooms) and small-sized chainsaw carvings.”
“It’s been kind of wild,” McGrath said. “I started prepping before classes started, but now that classes have started, I’ll usually go
“When I (was a vendor) last year, I took a leap. It was the first event I did, and it changed the course of statement,” McGrath said. “For me, there was no question that I’d be back this year. My business has only grown since then, so I’m excited to see what this year
made decorations using common household materials.Apopular Halloween tradition, trick-ortreating, often involves plastic candy bags and handing out tons of individually-wrapped candies. An alternative to plastic trick-ortreat bags includes reusable tote bags or pillowcases. Avoid handing out plastic wrapped candies by purchasing candies packaged in cardboard. Packaging that can be recycled is better than plastic that will end up in landfills. There are also specific candy companies that use sustainable practices and packaging, such as Glee Gum and Endangered Species Chocolate.
When the holiday is over and it’s time for clean-up, the best way to dispose of rot-
Homemade costumes also help to reduce waste (See page 12). Instead of spending money on a new costume that will only be worn once, make one out of old clothing or past costume material. Buying costumes from second-hand stores will also save on money and natural resources.
For Missouri State University students and staff the campus garden, located at 930 E. Normal St., has a compost pile available to dispose of rotting pumpkins.
The fall season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for carving pumpkins, handing out candy to trickor-treaters and dressing up in costumes. All of these activities are fun and festive ways to celebrate the season; however, excessive waste and plastic use are often consequences of these activities.
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To avoid using plastic completely, homemade decorations are a great option. The World Wildlife Foundation offers 10 Green Halloween Tips, including ideas for home-
The possibility of waste and plastic pollution does not have to eliminate holiday celebrations. There are countless eco-friendly alternatives to make fall festivities fun and sustainable.
Fall sustainability: A guide for waste-free fall activities
ting jack-o-lanterns is to put them in a compost pile or garden.
One popular Halloween activity is carving pumpkins. Instead of throwing the insides away, use the pumpkin seeds to make a tasty fall treat. There are several available recipes online for roasted pumpkin seeds.
The Earth does not have to be damaged in order to enjoy holiday celebrations. There are several alternatives to traditional plastic decorations and wasteful celebrations that can make fall festivities environmentally friendly.Popular decorations for fall include plastic leaves, plastic pumpkins and yard signs. Many plastic decorations are hard to recycle and often end up in the trash. If the decorations are reusable, either save them for next year or donate them to a local thrift shop.
According to senior Alejandro Padron, an assistant manager of the garden, old pumpkins can be dropped off in front of the compost bin and he will handle it from there. The compost bin is located at the southeast side of the “Compostinggarden.is important because there are still nutrients within organic items and when they are thrown in the trash they most likely end up in a landfill where the nutrients within the items are taken out of the nutrient cycle,” Padron said.
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If neither of those options are accessible, there are several recycling centers in the Springfield area that will take yard waste, including pumpkins. Local recycling centers include Lone Pine Recycling Center and Franklin Avenue Recycling Center.
Schaffitzel’s
To get a better look at The Plant Room check out their Instagram, @theplantroomsgf and Facebook.
Schaffitzel’s Flowers and Greenhouses, lo cated on Atlantic Street in Springfield, opened in 1949 and is family owned. Schaffitzel’s of fers several fall plants and decorations ready to get anyone in the fall spirit.
The Plant Room
According to a representative of Schaffit zel’s, “In the greenhouse we have mums, kale and rudbeckia as well as other small fall plants.” Schaffitzel’s is currently having a special sale on mums. They come in a variety of autumn colors and sizes. The mums individually are
The Plant Room is a full indoor local green house, owned by Emma Fear and located in Springfield at 1349 S. Glenstone Ave.
“Our classroom has been our biggest project thus far. Along with our plant workshop, we are also doing knitting, pottery and painting classes. We are bringing in local artists and vendors that we work with to teach these class es,” Fear said.
To see more of Wickman’s visit their Insta gram, @wickmansgardenvillage or Facebook.
With the fall season rapidly approaching, people are starting to decorate their homes with fun and spooky fall decorations. Springfield has several local small businesses that can get your home ready for the season and at a great price.
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Local shops offer colorful plants and spooky decor for the fall season
A scarecrow greets visitors to the greenhouse outside the entrance of Wick man’s Garden Village. The scarecrow is one of many classic decorations to mark the beginning of fall.
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This greenhouse has fall decorations such as skull terrariums filled with live moss and small ghost keychains. On Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., They will have an event that features local vendors and gives the community a chance to meet these talented artists. The Plant Room will also start hosting classes in their new class room. These classes are for anyone that wants to learn the basics of planting along with other fun activities.
Wickman’s — located at 1345 S. Fort Ave. in Springfield — is one of the oldest green houses in Springfield, originally opening in 1922. Chris and Amber Kristek are the current owners of Wickman’s. Wickman’s offers a va riety of facilities and services such as a nursery, garden center, greenhouse, flower shop and landscape and irrigation services.
Fall plants and decorations include mums and pansies, along with fall vegetables in the garden such as gourds and pumpkins. Wick man’s hosted their annual fall festival last week end where they showcased all of their fall themed products.
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Wickman’s Garden Village is located at 1345 S. Fort Ave., Springfield, MO. While the greenhouse is open year round, Wickman’s offers many seasonal specialties during the fall months.
To see everything Schaffitzel’s has to offer visit their Instagram, @schaffitzelsflowers and Facebook pages
Schaffitzel’s annual fall open house was held Sept. 9 and 10, showcasing fall favorites such as pumpkins and mums. Schaffitzel’s also has fall flower arrangements and several decora tions.
$14.99 but three or more are $12.99 each. This deal will last until all the mums are gone.
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From the author of “Little Fires Everywhere,” 12-year-old protagonist Bird Gardner lives in a dystopian society where laws preserve American culture in “Our Missing Hearts,” according to publisher Penguin Press. The laws include relocating children of activists and censoring non-patriotic books.
“Half American” by Matthew Delmont Oct. 18
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“Real Bad Things” by Kelly FordSept. 1
a cryptic letter and begins to search for his mother.
“Stay True” by Hua HsuOct. 18
The pair does, however, find common ground through the push back American culture puts on them. Hua is the son of Taiwanese immigrants, and Ken comes from a Japanese American family that has lived in the U.S. for generations. A tragic incident happens, leaving Hua to learn about his values, his belonging and himself.
Bird is left without a mother at age 9 without knowing why she left, and he doesn’t dare to ask his father. The only thing he has left are her poems, which have been removed from libraries. Everything shifts when Bird receives
Below is a list of books to be released soon to kick-start your reading habits during the fall months.
According to publisher Viking Books, this nonfiction book tells the story of Black World War II veterans who fought for their own civil rights and America at the same time. In “Half American,” Matthew Delmont argues America couldn’t have won the war without their contributions.
A classic big crime small town thriller, Kelly Ford’s “Real Bad Things” takes place in the Ozarks of Arkansas, according to publisher Thomas & Mercer. Protagonist Jane Mooney confesses to murdering her abusive alcoholic stepfather. She gets away with it because the body was never found in the river. She moves away with her secret, only to return to deal with the guilt and truth. Fans of the popular novel turned film “Where the Crawdads Sing” may find this novel intriguing.
“Our Missing Hearts” by Celeste NgOct. 4
This thoroughly researched book tells the narrative of five Black war heroes. Delmont is a distinguished professor at Dartmouth University, who specializes in African American history and civil rights. Nonetheless, this novel is not just for history lovers. “Half American” is a must read for everyone.
Greetings bookworms, fad readers and wanna-be bibliophiles. It is finally fall, the coziest season to read books. The temperature is perfect; not too sweaty, and not goosebump-inducing. The trees change for a perfect reading backdrop while seasonal drinks motivate readers to sip mindlessly.
Turning a new page with these fall titles
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“Our Missing Hearts” is a story of generational knowledge, the normalizing of injustice and change through art. Fans of the classic novel “1984” and “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” will enjoy this book.
This tear jerking, coming-of-age memoir takes place in California in the 1990s. According to publisher Doubleday Books, “Stay True” starts with Hua Hsu beginning college as he befriends Ken, an unlikely candidate since they don’t run in the same social circles.
Eddie Munson (“Stranger Things”)
Tara Carpenter (“Scream (2022)”)
Red carpet events usually come with a slew of looks and outfits that turn into instant, if fleeting, icons. While promoting the upcoming “Bones and All” at 2022’s Venice Internation al Film Festival, actor Timothée Chalamet be came the topic of many social media conver sations for an outfit you can make yourself.
Cut out a head-sized hole so you can hang the fabric from your neck, draped over your chest like a sort of vest or overly large bib. Then tuck the fabric into your pants, perhaps safety pinning it to the waistline. Top the look off with a red scarf or tie –– and you’re attending the red carpet on a budget.
Catwoman (“The Batman”)
Catwoman one of the easiest costumes on the list. Simply wear black pants and a zipped-up black jacket, preferably leath er for both if you have them. From there, all you need to do is cut an eye-slot out of a black beanie and wear it as a mask.
“Boo”-it-yourself: Homemade pop-culture Halloween costumes for 2021-22
This costume holds a special place in my heart as it’s a look I’ve recreated myself on multiple occasions, including but not limited to Halloween. “Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022) welcomed Jeff Goldblum’s Ian Malcolm back as a main character in the “Jurassic Park” franchise. In the new movie, Goldblum wears essentially the same outfit as he did back in “Jurassic Park” (1993) –– even recreating the famous “sexy” pose from the original film in a “Jurassic World: Dominion” promotional pho to.
If you want to dress specifically as “Domin ion’s” Malcolm, mix in some gray hair spray for a salt-and-pepper look. Tie a white, fakeblood-covered cloth around your left knee and you’re good to go. A costume so easy it takes no discipline to attain it.
Each new season of “Stranger Things” pres ents a slew of DIY costumes for dedicated fans.
Two seasons in, “Euphoria” remains a hit television series –– especially within col lege-aged communities. With Zendaya just taking home her second Emmy for portraying the character, Rue Bennett makes for another perfect and easy Halloween costume.
If anyone confusedly asks what you’re sup posed to be, you can also save time on an ex planation and say it’s a throwback to Mr. Tum nus from Narnia.
This look will take perhaps the most liberal approach on this list. Primarily, you’ll need red pants –– cheap sweats will do fine –– and a lot of red felt or fabric.
For added effect, bring a partner dressed as Bruce Wayne’s drifter look — just wear a black jacket over a dark hoodie, pull the hood over a red or gray baseball cap, add a dark mask or scarf over your mouth and smear black eyelin er around your eyes. You don’t need to be a billionaire to dress as the bat and the cat.
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The Grabber leaves room for various cos tumes through his multiple looks. The essential aspects include wearing a red shirt (preferably a turtleneck, but not necessary) under a black shirt or jacket. The sleeves can either be rolled up or stay down, depending on what look you’re going for. Add black pants and an oval belt buckle if you have one. Possible accessories include either a top hat or The Grabber’s icon ic devil mask.
For people with long hair, dressing as Eddie is fairly simple. Wear ripped jeans for the bot toms and add a wallet chain if you have one.
Rue Bennett (“Euphoria”)
For the mask you can either spring for an actual replica or spray paint a cheap devil’s mask white. If you opt out of the mask, you can also wear white face paint and/or sunglass es to complete the look. Oh, and maybe don’t offer anyone balloons.
The outfit sported in the short’s big confron tation scene easily makes for the most recog nizable look while still being incredibly simple to assemble. It only requires a black turtleneck and black mom jeans as far as clothing goes, though red lipstick is an essential addition. From there, you can add simple gold rings and some form of auburn hair if you so desire. If you want to really commit, bring a bearded friend in a dark blue and black button-up for the weirdest couples costume since 2016’s Joker and Harley Quinn.
“The Batman’s” Catwoman holds the title for one of the most recognizable superhero costumes of the year. The film renders Zoë Kravitz’s Selina Kyle in a pared-down version of her iconic costume. The outfit holds some similarities to Catwoman’s “Batman: Year One” look, depicting an early version of Selina Kyle who has yet to fully settle into the Catwoman purr-sona.Thismakes
Dressing as Carpenter’s appearance in the film’s opening scene is an iconic option, as the “Scream” franchise is known for its cold open massacres. Blue jeans and a long-sleeve pink top comprise the clothes, completed by a stray strand of hair hanging in front of either side of your face. Add some more smeared mascara to help sell the final girl fear. Be sure to pick a shirt you don’t love, as fake blood on the left of your stomach rounds out the outfit. For max imum effect, spend the whole night talking about how much you prefer “elevated horror” like “The Babadook” to anyone who will listen for more than 10 seconds.
Eddie Munson, also known as Eddie the Ban ished, instantly broke out as one of the most loveable new characters of 2022.
Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film” became a massive hit after releasing last November –– currently sitting at 4.3 million likes on YouTube. With lead actress Sadie Sink garnering more critical acclaim projects this year, such as “Stranger Things” and “The Whale,” her portrayal of Swift makes for an other famous-yet-painless costume idea.
Celebrate the scream queen of 2022 by dressing as Jenna Ortega’s Tara Carpenter, a final girl from the latest “Scream” film. Ortega’s terrified portrayal cements itself as one of the best horror performances of the year with a character who spends the whole movie being put through the ringer. Carpenter provides an other straightforward costume with the added Halloween fun of being a horror movie victim.
Taylor Swift (“All Too Well: The ShortFilm”)
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And if you’re wanting an even easier HBO-inspired costume this Halloween just put on a suit and say you’re from the show “Suc cession.”
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Ethan Hawke burst in as one of the most visually interesting villains of the year as The Grabber in “The Black Phone.”
The Grabber (“The Black Phone”)
option that many people would recognize. You could either model a shirt after one of Rue’s in the show or simply leave it zipped up. From there, the costume really only needs a bit of makeup, such as runny mascara.
As Halloween creeps up on us, students may struggle to find the perfect costume for the spookiest night of the season. Rather than stop ping by Spirit Halloween for a Scarlet Witch wardrobe or planning a Party City trip for a Ted Lasso fit, there are plenty of do-it-yourself cos tumes from 2021-2022. Here are some of the best costumes from recent pop culture you can make for this Halloween.
Your best bet would likely be wearing Rue’s iconic red hoodie, a cheap and comfortable
In the show, Munson wears a leather jacket under a denim vest, but just using the vest — or even a denim jacket — will also work. A Hell fire Club t-shirt is essential for this costume, but those certainly aren’t hard to find. Add a bandana if you want to go for his final look. For the extra mile you can carry around a prop guitar and play “Master of Puppets” from your phone to recreate one of the most metal scenes in TV history.
The costume is simple. Wear black pants with a black button up shirt tucked in. Unbutton at least half the buttons on the shirt and roll up the sleeves. Add spots of fake blood to parts of your chest, face and left hand, where you should also wear a watch.
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Bark Yard is also an option for pet owners looking for another off-leash dog park. Guests can visit for $10 a day or $230 for a yearly membership.
When the events are complete, you may want to your furry friend go to a local lake or creek. Some nearby bodies of water are Busick State Park, located near Ozark, Table Rock Lake, and South Creek –– located near Carver Middle School on Battlefield Road.
According to Bark Yard’s website, “At just over 3.5 acres, Bark Yard’s off-leash park offers plenty of space to run, mulched walking trails and mature trees.” Details about Bark Yard can be found at barkyard.com.
Some dogs enjoy the well-kept grounds of Cruse Dog Park. The park closes on Thursday mornings from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for lawn maintenance.
This year’s DogFest is Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Chesterfield Park. There will be t-shirts for sale for $10; the money raised will benefit Cruse Dog Park. More information for this event can be found on their website: park-
Dogs enjoy the sunny weather on a beautiful day at Cruse Dog Park. Cruse was opened in November 2008 and was the first off-leash park in Springfield.
In addition to DogFest, the Pets and Pumpkins event, hosted by TAME magazine, is Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is $2 and will include a costume contest and walking parade. To learn more about the event, visit their website: petsandpumpkins.com.
The Springfield Greene County Park Board has made an effort to make furry friends feel included. Dogs are welcome at all of the Spring-
field outdoor parks. They must be leashed, and owners are encouraged to pick up any waste the dog leaves behind.
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The Park Board has an off-leash dog park called Cruse Dog Park. It is $10 for a daily pass and $35 for an annual membership. Dogs must be registered to be at the park –– more information can be found at their website: parkboard. org/crusedogpark.
As the weather gets cooler, it is the perfect time for both man and man’s best friend to escape back to the great outdoors. There are several locations and events aimed for dog owners in the Springfield area.
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The Park Board holds two pet-oriented events each year: the annual dog swims which takes place after Labor Day and DogFest.
hoard with paintballs starting at $15. The combo deal costs $25.
The Aurora Maize, just 30 miles outside of Springfi eld, doubles as a family-friendly getaway by day and a creature-fi lled haunt when the sun sets. For $12, you can experience Aurora’s own version of what goes bump in the night starting Sept. 23. You can also hop in a truck bed and fi ght off a zombie
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Pair your favorite pizza with a horror classic at the Springfi eld Alamo Drafthouse’s “movie parties,” hosted throughout the month of October. Their Third Dimension and Graveyard Shift series will showcase a few fan favorites, such as “Beetlejuice,” “The Crow,” “Fright Night,” “Ghostbusters” (1984) andThemore.showings have already started with “Coraline” and “Pet Sematary” and rotate every few days. Keep yourself updated on what’s coming next with their website: drafthouse.com/springfi eld
Visit the Springfi eld area’s largest haunted corn maze for $15 per person at the Nixa Field of Screams. Besides the corn maze, visitors can also take a walk through a haunted forest for $25 and rent out a fi re pit for $100 a night. There will also be zombie paintball this season, with more information about it being released on their website in the upcomingStartingweeks.onSept. 16, Field of Screams will be open from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Friday and Saturday until Halloween. Visit fieldofscreamsnixa.com for more information.
Offi cially the largest Halloween party in Missouri, the Annual Halloween Monster Ball will be coming back to Downtown Springfi eld. For a $55 general admission ticket, you’ll get drinks, all-you-can-eat pizza from Pappo’s Pizzeria, a fog-filled dance floor and a chance to win $500 cash in a crowd-chosen costume contest.
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Get ready for Springfield’s spooky season with these Halloween attractions
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weekday evenings in October.
Fall is right around the corner. While some want to visit pumpkin patches and hayrides, others look for a good scare. If you’re ready for the thrills and chills of the Halloween season, check out these haunting attractions of southwest Missouri below.
a.m., but in October they’ll also be open on the weekdays. Make sure to check out their website to get the most updated hours: www. hotelofterror.com/
annual Haunted History Walking/Bus Tours fundraiser. All money raised through ticket sales helps fund the museum. The tours bring you on a journey through the most prevalent ghost sightings and haunted happenings around downtown Springfi eld. Ticket prices range from $15 and $25 depending on the type of tour and whether you’re a museum memberTours start at 5:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, and there are limited spots available each day. If you’re interested, tickets can be purchased on their website: ry-walking-bus-tours-2/monthesquare.org/product/haunted-histo-historymuseu-
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The party will be held on Oct. 29, starting at 7 p.m. and will continue well into the night. Last-minute ticket prices jump up to $70. Tickets can be purchased on allevents.in/springfi eld/halloween-monster-ball/200023224166534.
Located just north of downtown Springfi eld, two of the city’s most popular haunted houses opened on Sept. 9 and will run until Oct. 31. A ticket to one of the houses will cost $22, but opting for the $40 combo pass gets you both a hayride between the haunts and a VIP line ticket to Dungeons of Doom for For$40.now, the haunted houses are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. until 12
Hotel of Terror, located at 334 N. Main Ave. in downtown Springfield
Hotel of Terror and Dungeonsof Doom
From Sept. 16 to Oct. 29, the History Museum on the Square will be hosting their
The haunted attractions are open every Friday and Saturday until Oct. 29. Occasionally, tickets are available for Wednesday nights as well. Hours for the non-haunted festivities are also available on their website: auroramaize.com/
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