Halloween

As a fierce, flying nocturnal predator, owls have often been associated with things like death, fear, and even witches. But how did they come to be so connected to Halloween? Simon Bronner, dean of the college of general studies and distinguished professor of social sciences at UW-Milwaukee, shares more about the historical folklore that lead to this association.

Lake Effect On-Site normally is about getting out into the community and taking a deep dive into a specific area of Milwaukee. But at a time when…

With the pandemic impacting what would have been a season of new thrilling releases, this year is a great time to revisit your favorite Halloween films.…

As the leaves fall and the air grows crisper, people all over Milwaukee are getting in the Halloween spirit. This year, the way we celebrate All Hallows’…

Although some towns in the area have already celebrated their Halloween, tomorrow marks the actual all hallows eve. But no matter when you trick or treat,…

It seems like a pretty normal Halloween scene: Pastor Jason Reed of the Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beloit is about to hand candy out to a…

2014 Update: This Wauwatosa home is up for sale and not decorated this year.Original story from 2013: Every Halloween, one home in the Washington…

Rather than idolizing superheroes, for writers Paul McComas and Greg Starrett, it was the characters that populated Universal Picture's creature features…

We’re just a few days out from All Hallow’s Eve – Halloween is Thursday, and frightening opportunities abound. Count Lake Effect essayist Liam Callanan as…

Do you have an exceptionally spooky house in your neighborhood? Please send a picture of your favorite Halloween-themed house to maternow@uwm.edu.