Word: ghoulish
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This fall, school districts all over the U.S. are introducing uniforms or tightening dress codes so as to rule out all manner of garb deemed provocative--tank tops, oversize pants, clunky shoes, body piercings, ghoulish makeup and, of course, trench coats. Since the Columbine High School tragedy, "school leaders have been grasping at any policy that could contribute to a more civil, safe and tolerant school environment," observes Jay Goldman, editor of the monthly magazine School Administrator. And clothing is the most tangible of targets...
...first person who looked into his eyes," she says. From 10 ft. away, he raised a pistol, pointed at her and fired, missing her forehead by inches and hitting her terminal. He went on firing, was "very calm, very determined," she says. "No feeling." Except for one ghoulish aside, uttered as he departed All-Tech: "I hope this won't ruin your trading...
...monster matures, it develops more ghoulish features-ever larger, ever disinterested...
...Luther King of our movement," says Girsh. "He's willing to break the law for the cause." But to his critics he is an unrepentant killer who harbors an unhealthy fascination with death. Kevorkian does little to dispel such suspicions. Asked by Mike Wallace if there isn't something "ghoulish" about his approach, he responded, "I can't argue with that--maybe it is ghoulish...
...into a spine-tingling. ghoulish mood for Halloween, freak yourself out by going to Spooky World, America's Horror Theme Park. Four haunted houses, five Halloween Haunted Attractions, and (this is not a joke, we swear it) a 3D Disco Haunted House. It's a little shop of horrors, so good little boys and girls who sleep with a nightlight on might want to take a raincheck on this one. 7 p.m., 100 River Road, Berlin...