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Halfway through the event, hundreds of families came through the lot and plenty of candy is still left. “We were told to expect around at least a thousand people,” senior Haylie George said. The club had been proactive, sending out reminders for members to bring extra bags and their efforts paid off. By the end of the morning, they had more than enough candy for all the trick-or-treaters.

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As the festivities wound down, freshman Paulie Young, Morgan Aron, Lawson O’Donnell, Lucy Burke and Sari Roseman spend a moment capturing memories of the event. They took their photo on the dance floor where children were dancing and singing earlier. This was their first trunk-or-treat volunteer experience.

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Sophomores Jackson Ray and Sienna Bailey smile as they prepare to hand out candy from their decorated trunk, which they spent the night before transforming into a Halloween wonderland. “Decorating the cars adds a lot to the day,” Bailey said. “The kids love the spooky decorations, and it makes them more excited to come to our trunk.”

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Freshman Libby Essalih eagerly hands out candy to a child dressed as Batman after gathering a generous handful of candy from the car trunks. “This was my first time at Trunk-or-Treat, and it was such a good experience. I had the best time handing out candy and talking to the kids and seeing all their costumes,” Essalih said.

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Senior Haylie George, dressed as Superman, distributes candy to children participating in the annual Trunk-or-Trunk event at Kids’ Meals Houston. “I love coming to the event every year,” George said. “It’s always so fun to see how happy the kids are, especially since many of them are trick or treating for the first time.” A club member since her sophomore year, this is George’s third time attending the event.

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Seniors Cami Culbertson and Reese McMullen were a part of the main cast for Steel Magnolias, along with Junior Irene Pletcher.

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Students are dressed up while attentively reading and playing the assigned music.

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Lifestyles

Nostalgic video game makes an unexpected resurgence on campus

Shaan Dhutia, Digital Executive Editor

November 27, 2023

Fortnite, the ever-evolving gaming phenomenon, has once again taken the school by storm. With its latest nostalgia-inducing season, aptly named “Fortnite OG,” the game has brought back the classic elements that initially made it a sensation over five years ago, creating a buzz of excitement around campus.

The starting point for Fortnite OG is Chapter 1: Season 5, a trip down memory lane for longtime fans. Tilted Towers, once destroyed in 2019, has risen from the virtual ashes, accompanied by the return of iconic weapons such as the pump shotgun, assault rifle, and hunting rifle. Fan-favorite vehicles like the shopping cart are also back in action, allowing players to relive the early days of the battle royale adventure.

The new season has also provided a chance for students to reconnect with old friends.

“As soon as I saw the news, I texted my old squad, and we were all so excited to hop on and goof around like the old days,” junior Ian Overman said. “It’s been so fun to relive old memories with my elementary school friends and just hang out after school, even if we instantly die to sweats.”

As students eagerly embrace Fortnite OG, the virtual landscapes of Pleasant Park and Salty Springs have become an environment for community connection. The return of classic elements from Fortnite’s history has created a shared experience that bridges the gap between new and seasoned players, fostering a sense of community within our school.

About the Contributor

Shaan Dhutia, Deputy Editor

Shaan Dhutia serves as the Digital Executive Editor of The Falcon. This is his third year on staff. Shaan enjoys pitching elaborate stories and causing general chaos in the newsroom. When not reading the AP Stylebook, Shaan is usually playing tennis, practicing Conjuguemos, or listening to Taylor Swift.