8@8: your morning scoop

Today Is…

Halloween; so trick-or-treat if you dare! Or stay in and have a horror movie marathon.

News of the Day:

+Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself wasting three hours (or more) watching cat videos on Youtube. Thanks to a new class at the University of Pennsylvania, titled “Wasting Time On The Internet,” by MoMA Poet Laureate and professor Kenneth Goldsmith, scoring your next “A” may be easier than you think.

+She can fly! Catch a glimpse of Allison Williams as Peter Pan in the first promo for NBC’s Peter Pan Live!

+Listen to “Say Yes”—the title track off of Afternoons’ new album. The band’s joyful, bouncing rock is the perfect way to end the week. Plus, it's the brainchild of NYLON’s “Oh You Pretty Things” series creator/writer Brian Canning, so you know it's good.

+You can now shop Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's It girl-approved style at a super affordable price (we’re talking under $30!), when their new jewelry line AMKxSM, hits StyleMint on November 1. 

+If you’ve ever scratched your head while trying to decode your friends’ messages in a group chat or IRL, i-D Magazine’s A-Z of Slang has you covered, bae. 

Deal of the Day:

It’s the time of year to start piling on layers. Urban Outfitters 25% off all sweaters sale will help you stay cozy and is easy on your wallet.

Advice of the Day:

“I love saying ‘yes’ and I love saying ‘please.’ Saying ‘yes’ doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying ‘please’ doesn’t mean I am waiting for permission. ‘Yes please’ sounds powerful and concise. It’s a response and a request. It is not about being a good girl; it is about being a real woman.” – Amy Poehler, Yes Please

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