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The beach with ghostly sailboats

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 11, 2023

Whihala Beach, located in one of the most Northwestern points in Indiana, Whiting, overlooking Lake Michigan and even featuring some glimpses of Chicago. Despite seeming like the average laketown, Whiting...

This photo was taken from The Billie Creek Village's official website.

Billie Creek Village: history & hauntings

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 3, 2023

Rockville, Indiana is well known for being home to the haunted Indiana State Sanitorium, but it also has some other local haunts that are just as hair-raising. Including over 30 historical sights and attractions,...

The most strangely captivating festival in Indianapolis

The most strangely captivating festival in Indianapolis

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
May 1, 2023

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the whimsically peculiar Oddities and Curiosities Expo in Indianapolis. The festival featured a variety of eye-catching handmade art, taxidermy, and other...

Madison's Bone-chilling Broadway Hotel & Tavern

Madison’s Bone-chilling Broadway Hotel & Tavern

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023

Madison, Indiana is home to an abundance of historical landmarks, some of which are still open and in use to the public today. The Broadway Hotel and Tavern have been up and running since 1834, and the...

Shelbyville, Indiana: an Alleged Paranormal Hotspot

Shelbyville, Indiana: an Alleged Paranormal Hotspot

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023

“It is twilight zone worthy!” commenter Mike Daffron remarked about his trip to the electric bridge in Shelbyville, Indiana. Built in 1974, the bridge lies several miles outside of Shelbyville, bringing...

The Mysteries of the Matthew's Mansion

The Mysteries of the Matthew’s Mansion

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023

John Matthews, nicknamed father of the limestone industry, struck “gold” when he discovered the mineral-rich area of southern Indiana. Initially from the United Kingdom, Matthews found his hidden talent...

The Sinister Secrets of Indiana State Sanatorium

The Sinister Secrets of Indiana State Sanatorium

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023

History: Located in Parke County, the Indiana State Sanatorium has attracted the attention of tourists with its ghostly atmosphere and eerie backstory. The sanatorium was initially built in 1907 to...

Investigating the Historic Bronnenberg Home: Is it Haunted?

Investigating the Historic Bronnenberg Home: Is it Haunted?

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
September 19, 2022

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Mounds State Park for a family reunion, but I inevitably took a paranormal detour when I came across the Bronnenberg Home. The home’s vintage structure and antique features...

The Ghastly Passengers of The Queen Mary

The Ghastly Passengers of The Queen Mary

Kayla Moriarty, Feature Editor
January 31, 2022

Long Beach, California is home to a famous ship that brings about hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. Although it holds a riveting history, another aspect lures some guests in; the paranormal.  History: Queen...

The Odd Winchester House

The Odd Winchester House

Kayla Moriarty, Feature Editor
January 19, 2022

The Winchester House in California grabs the interest of paranormal investigators all over the world. The house contains 160 rooms, doors to nowhere, windows to a fatal drop, and what is said to be spirits. Historical...

The Paranormal Exhibit at Speed Art Museum

The Paranormal Exhibit at Speed Art Museum

Kayla Moriarty, Feature Editor
January 14, 2022

Over winter break, I visited the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. The general exhibits were pieces from all cultures and periods, featuring artwork that dates back to the 1300's. We also purchased...

Once In A Blue Moon

Once In A Blue Moon

Kayla Moriarty, Staff Writer
November 17, 2020

2020 is probably the worst year of everyone's lives: the Covid-19 pandemic spread, Oregon was on fire, and other dystopian events occurred. However, 2020 has had something unique that not a lot of other...

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