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Room 1020 — 700 Royal Ave. Douglas College New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2 TELEPHONE: 604.525.3542 WEBSITE: theotherpress.ca EMAIL: editor@theotherpress.ca STAFF LIST Natalie Serafini Editor-in-Chief Meditor@theotherpress.ca Eric Wilkins Assistant Editor Massistant@theotherpress.ca Angela Ho Business Manager Chris Paik Distribution Manager Cody Klyne Layout Manager Joel McCarthy Graphics Manager Mike LeMieux Production Assistant Ed Appleby iHustrator Jony Roy Social Media Coordinator Chitwan Khosla Features Editor Mfeatures@theotherpress.ca Angela Espinoza News Editor Minews@theotherpress.ca Michael Sopow Sports Reporter Cheryl Minns Arts Editor Marts@theotherpress.ca Sophie Isbister Life & Style Editor Mlifeandstyle@theotherpress.ca Elliot Chan Opinions Editor Mopinions@theotherpress.ca Sharon Miki Humour Editor Mhumour@theotherpress.ca Staff Writers Brittney MacDonald Cazzy Lewchuk Mercedes Deutscher Senior Columnists Patrick Vaillancourt Jerrison Oracion Steven Cayer Lauren Paulsen Adam Tatleman Contributors Megan West Chandler Walter I want candy alloween is upon us, you mysterious guys, gals, and ghoulish poltergeists. For many of us, this means imbibing heavily between fistfuls of candy; adjusting our costumes as they awkwardly grip, slip, and : : chocolate bars—which contain : : peanut butter, caramel, wafer, or: : some other devilishly delicious : additions—are the way to : go. The kids are going to get hungover and junk-food-bloated : : chocolate if it’s all plain ol’ milk : : chocolate. Try to select bars : that will stand out from the : crowd. Yours can be the star of : the night, while a Kit Kat bar : cleanses their palate. cling where they shouldn’t; and slinking home early Saturday morning, with the remnants of the spookiest night of the year hanging by threads to our bodies—scary stuff, indeed. Not everyone plans on downing bottles of beer; for some the cozy indoors with a horror movie, some pumpkin treats, and maybe some company at your side while you distribute candy is more than enough excitement. For those of you who intend on doing the responsible thing of shoving candy into the grubby and eager to the best chow to purchase for your tub of treats. Kit Kat bars — Give me a break: This isn’t the worst. Wafer on the inside, milk chocolate on the outside—what more could you ask for ina classic chocolate bar? Well, some more variation in texture and flavour, for a start. The fact of the matter is, there’s far too much available in the world of candy to go fora plain ol’ Kit Kat, and you won't get rave © Getloknowus! © The Other Press has been Douglas College’s student newspaper since 1976. Since 1978 we have been an autonomous publication, independent of the student union. We area registered society under the Society Act of British Columbia, governed by an eight-person board of directors appointed by our staff. Our head office is located in the New Westminster campus. © The Other Press is published weekly during the fall and winter semesters, and monthly during the summer. We receive our funding from a student levy collected through tutition fees every semester at registration, and from local and national advertising revenue. The Other Press is a member ofthe Canadian University Press (CUP), asyndicate of student newspapers that includes : reviews over your done-to-death : : dessert. Your house won't get: : tee-peed, egged, or forked if you : : hand them out, but let’s be real: : : you can do better. Mars, Twix, Reese’s, etc. — Chocolate rain: These overloaded with the taste of Wagon Wheels - Keep : on rollin’ rollin’ rollin’: This : is the treat to hand out if you : hate children and want them : to be palpably aware of that : fact. Normally marshmallow, hands of children, here’s a guide : : would sound like the ideal : combination, but this is the : bastardization of as’more. If] : gota Wagon Wheel in my trick- : : or-treat bag, I would roll that : wheel away from me. Give this : treat to kids if you want them : to know that there’s nothing to : look forward to in life. chocolate, and cookie Apple chips - Chip on : your shoulder: I get that : you're trying to be healthy, and : encourage others around you : to be healthy. You're just being papers from all across Canada. © The OtherPressreservestheright to choose what we will publish, and we will not publish material that is hateful, obscene, or condones or promotes illegal activities. Submissions may be edited for clarity and brevity if necessary. All images used are copyright to their respective owners. cruel, though. You might bea : doctor ora dentist, so you're all-too-familiar with the health issues associated with candy; : but this is one of the only days : out of the year when kids can : go hog crazy off trash bags and : pillow cases full of treats. Let them have their day. Homemade baked : goods - Half-baked idea: I : feel really bad for you if you : procure homemade baked goods for the eager kids in your : neighbourhood. You’re the Jean : Weir of Freaks and Geeks, and : probably about the sweetest : person around—I mean, you : put in hours for these children, : where most people stop at : London Drugs just before the : deluge of kids knock on their : door. Unfortunately, I think : paranoid protection of kids is : still a prominent culture. Kids : and parents alike are warned : about poisons and razor blades, : : and to not eat any opened : treats. If you're handing out cellophane-wrapped ghost- : shaped cookies, I’m sorry but : your efforts will likely be wasted. : : don’t get too spooked! Pumpkin seeds - A bad : seed: Youreontheme, butI — : : don’t think kids will be eager for : : greasy, salted pumpkinseeds —: : when they’re salivating over : other high-cal treats. Besides : which, are you buying these : pumpkin seeds, or are you : gutting dozens of pumpkins : in order to roast enough seeds : for the tots waddling your way? : Don't bea dingus, just go for : some pre-packaged candy. Potato chips — Pota- : totally classic: Chips are a great : go-to. They’re crisp ‘n’ crunchy, : salty, and there will be lots : even ina single kid-sized bag. : I’d say go ahead and get one of : those variety packs of mini chip : bags, but beware of venturing : too far into adventurous chip : territory. The more acquired : Lays-tastes of jalapefio mac ‘n’ : cheese, cappuccino, and wasabi : ginger might be the new faves : of your foodie friend Mark, but : I wouldn’t want to make any : gambles on a kid’s palate. Stick : with the classics of ketchup, salt : and vinegar, or regular. Doritos : are also a great bet, but avoid the : Doritos Roulette—invest your : chips in a winning number.w Hopefully this breakdown of : some of the classic concoctions : will give you an idea of how : to best feed the kids in your : community—or yourself. Have a safe and happy Halloween, and Hello gorgeous, Editor-in-Chief coc Ug 9) CEM] ‘Ou pe, e 5 @ facebook.com/DouglasOtherPress (J twitter.com/theotherpress youtube.com/user/theotherpress instagram.com/theotherpress