Summer has fallen; welcome, autumn! To celebrate, we asked our staff to share what they enjoy most about fall. Some members can hardly wait for the change of season, while others share their reasons for apprehensiveness. Most can agree, however, that fall brings one spectacular tradition: Halloween! Discover what our authors plan to dress up as on the 31st, along with their favorite candies. Happy fall, y’all!
Editors
Makenna Adams
I love fall. The beautiful weather and scenery makes me feel whole. I’m going to be a Kiwi fruit in honor of…guess who. My favorite candies are Reese’s pieces and See’s Candies Scotchmallows!!
Will Caraccio
My favorite part of fall is the change in temperature. While the summer is characterized by sweltering heat, the fall´s cool autumnal breezes make the temperature perfect. I am planning on dressing up as the SAT and my favorite Halloween candy is Kit Kats.
Anna Hanuska
I like fall because I love wearing cozy clothes and eating pumpkin spice flavored things. I’m either going to Princess Anna or an x-ray (seems random, I know).
Cassie Kim
I love fall because of the crispness in the air and because of the rain that finally starts to fall. I do not have a Halloween costume yet and my favorite candy is Kit Kats.
Madi Zanardelli
I love fall because I can wear shorts and not be cold. I’m dressing up as Legolas and my favorite Halloween candy is Twix.
Veterans
Ryan Abbasi
I love fall because fall=PSLs, bath and body works candles, and almost Christmas. My favorite Halloween candy is Kit-Kats.
Kendyl Brower
Fall is definitely the best season—Halloween, sweaters, pumpkins, lattes—what´s not to like? My favorite Halloween candies are Kit Kats, Heath Bars, and Butterfingers.
Meriem Cherif
Fall is one of my favorite seasons; it has more hot chocolate, more layers of clothing, more of everything that I love! I’m not sure if I will be dressing up this Halloween, but if I do, I’d want to dress up as a fairy. My favorite Halloween candy is Kit Kats.
Alessandra Kelly
I enjoy fall as the weather feels so comforting, however, I do really hate being cold. Still, sweater weather brings out the best fashion as well, and I love being able to dress up in multiple layers for school or anywhere else!
Kayla Kim
I like fall because of the fashion and it’s the perfect weather. My favorite Halloween candy is Kit-Kats.
Austin Lin
I like fall because we’re one more season closer to winter. My favorite Halloween candy is M&Ms.
Nick Murray
I like fall because it begins to get you in the mood for the holidays. I think my favorite Halloween candy is Milky Ways.
Ricky Thompson
I like fall because it’s not as hot as summer. I’m also a big fan of leaves falling too. My favorite Halloween candy is Peanut M&Ms and I’m dressing up as Naruto.
Ben Wynd
I like fall. I’m not sure what I’m going to dress up as this year and my favorite candy is Snickers.
Sherry Zhang
Fall is ok. School starts in the fall and college app season is in the fall. Yuck. My favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s.
New Editors
Isabella Brady
I love fall because it is so beautiful outside with all the colored leaves. I also really enjoy cool weather, which makes it my favorite season. My favorite Halloween candy is Twix.
Emily Burich
I like fall because my birthday and Halloween are both in fall. I also really like when the leaves change color. My favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s.
Sophia Christensen
I love fall because of the cooler weather and the upcoming holidays which allow me to visit my family. My favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s.
Claire DaQuino
I don’t really like fall. It’s too cold and normally school is really stressful in the fall. My favorite Halloween candies are the pumpkins that come with candy corn.
Lindsay Der
I love fall! Its great to be able to cuddle under the blankets when it is cold outside. Also, pumpkin pie! My favorite Halloween candy is Kit-Kats!
Elizabeth Flatley
I like fall because because in California it is basically summer but with cool leaf colors. I’m dressing up as a bumble bee.
Ian Grosch
I love fall because the trees change into a beautiful color. I don’t eat candy but if I had to choose, it would probably be peach rings.
Barry Hirshfeld
I like fall because my birthday is in October. My favorite Halloween candy is Sour Patch Watermelon.
Christo Hunter
I like Fall because the weather starts getting colder, it snows up at my cabin, and it’s close to my birthday. Also Thanksgiving is epic.
Julia Kemp
I love fall because the weather is beautiful and I love it when the leaves change color. I’m dressing up as a cowgirl and my favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s.
Emma Kidger
Fall is my favorite season because the weather starts to get colder and there are so many fall activities you can do. I also love all the pumpkin scented candles. My favorite Halloween candy is peanut M&Ms.
Amelia Lipcsei
Fall is definitely my favorite season. I love how it always feels like I should be drinking Apple Cider and cuddling with my dog. Plus, the temperature is always perfect. My favorite Halloween candy is Twix.
Jacqui McLean
I love fall because I love the colors of fall and how it represents the start of hoodie season. My favorite Halloween candy is Reese’s.
Olivia Merrick
Fall is easily the best season. I love the rain, when the trees change colors, and when everything smells like apples.
Natasha Muller
I like fall because I like the fall leaves, making food for Thanksgiving, the cold weather, and drinking hot chocolate.
Olivia Pocat
I like fall because I really like the vibe and sweater weather. My favorite Halloween candy is Milky Way because I enjoy the mix of flavors between the chocolate, marshmallow and caramel.
Astrid Popovici
I love making pumpkin spice hot chocolate and getting to wear cozy fall clothing. I like Reese’s and Almond Joy.
Adam Sarsfield
I like fall because it starts to get cold and I like the cold. My favorite Halloween candy is Butterfinger.
Georgia Wyess
I don’t think i’m going to dress up as anyone but if I do, it would be the 10th Doctor from Doctor Who. I don’t know if this is a Halloween candy specifically, but my favorite is dark chocolate.
Hanna Yamato
I do not love or hate fall. School gets really stressful during fall along with college apps. However, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.
Sydney York
I love fall. The weather is nice, and I also love Halloween. I’m not sure what I’m going to be dressing up as yet. I’m still planning that out with my friends.