COUNCIL BLOG - BRI BARGER

As fun as big budget popcorn flicks at the movies can be, horror film enthusiasts know that the indie film scene is where artistry and innovation thrives. Throughout the history of the genre, low budget horror films have reinvigorated the genre, confronting taboos, pushing the bounds, and providing social commentary into the darkest aspects of life. The horror genre will always be uplifted and built by those who live in the shadows, those who pop up when you least expect it. Which, honestly, could not be more fitting for the genre. Independent filmmaker, author, and horror enthusiast, Kourtnea Hogan has a vision - one that may soon influence our nightmares. 

COUNCIL BLOG - RACHEL DEMICCO

There have been moments where the dream world felt less like a creation of my mind and more like stepping into another world entirely — a place that exists somewhere between consciousness and the unknown. Certain encounters, symbols, and conversations have carried an energy that stayed with me long after waking up. It’s experiences like these that make me question whether lucid dreaming could truly serve as a bridge to the spirit world.

Having community around you in the good times, and especially in the hard times, is not only a source of strength and comfort, but it truly is a necessity - it’s how we get through it all. The problem is, the further removed we are from our school years, the more difficult it can be to find and build those connections. Even though having something in common (the paranormal, for example) can kick start things, I wanted to share some tips with you all I’ve been collecting that I think are useful to integrate into our normal habits and routines in order to be more intentional in building community.