What Makes a Horror Film Truly Terrifying

A believable monster, a sympathetic victim and a sense of dread or anxiety are the essential components of a good scary movie.
Oct. 29, 2025

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Lender Global Student Fellows Share Sustainability Research

Lender Global Student Fellows Share Sustainability Research

New AI Policy Minor to Grapple With Analytical, Ethical Questions

New AI Policy Minor to Grapple With Analytical, Ethical Questions

Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study Citrus Compound for Bone Regeneration

Researchers Earn NIH Grant to Study Citrus Compound for Bone Regeneration

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Architecture Students, Local Companies Partner With Brady Farm to Expand Access to Fresh Food

Architecture Students, Local Companies Partner With Brady Farm to Expand Access to Fresh Food

How Student Energy Engineers Save Manufacturers Money

How Student Energy Engineers Save Manufacturers Money

It Takes a Village (and a University) to Support Rural Wellness, Recovery Efforts

It Takes a Village (and a University) to Support Rural Wellness, Recovery Efforts

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Calling All Pie Enthusiasts: What’s the Best Slice Near or on Campus?

Calling All Pie Enthusiasts: What’s the Best Slice Near or on Campus?

Meet Meg Mason, the Archivist Uncovering the University’s Hidden Stories

Meet Meg Mason, the Archivist Uncovering the University’s Hidden Stories

Stay Safe This Halloween: Tips From the Department of Public Safety 

Stay Safe This Halloween: Tips From the Department of Public Safety 

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Concerts, Films and Performances

Movie Night

Oct. 30, 5 p.m.|the University Archives: Historic SU Buildings on the Big Screen at Bird Library