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Shock and Awe ~ The Gory Gazette Goes Live

 * January 13, 2012

It's alive! Welcome, guys and ghouls, to the inaugural issue of "The Monster High Gory Gazette," your UHHH-ltimate source for gossip. MHGG is the official newspaper of Monster High and is here to bring you eye-popping articles on fashion, sports, and the latest news at school, plus clawesome photos and fangtastic advice from Draculaura. Stay tuned for more, and thanks for reading.

– MHGG Staff

Unexpected Love Pierces Monster High

 * January 13, 2012

C.A. Cupid is the newest student body to haunt the halls of Monster High but if you want to get on her hit list you'll need to make it past her call screener first. That's because her love advice is specifically aimed at her callers and other loyal listeners who tune in each day to catch her show on Monster High's radio station, WZMH 13.13 FM. Give her a listen and maybe you'll hear an answer that targets your relationship question.

Dear Draculaura Comes to Life

 * January 13, 2012

Draculaura, the MH vamp with the biggest heart, has launched her own monthly advice column in the Monster High Gory Gazette! If you've got a pressing question that's freaking you out, just click "Ask Ula D" up top to submit your problem. She's got you, ghoul.

Cat Scratch Fever

 * January 13, 2012

The Werecat Twins, Purrrsephone and Meowlody, are on the prowl for a scary-cool getaway this Friday the 13th weekend. Rumor has it Owl’s Head in Quebec is a purrrfect place for catnaps, but it appears Toralei is mysteriously missing from this freaky-fab trio.

Spiking Trends in Student New Year Resolutions

 * January 16, 2012

Excitement is flying through the hallways of Monster High this month as guys and ghouls stake claim to some of the most freaky-fab New Year's resolutions the Gory Gazette Staff has seen in centuries. Royal sisters Cleo and Nefera are trying to play nice this year by working out their dynastic differences (and some monsters speculate the Werecat Twins should follow in their exquisite footsteps). What other kinds of pledges came crawling out of the coffin this year? Staffers stopped some of the student bodies in the hall to see what they dared to pick for their New Year promises.

"I totally vow to make my vegan vampire voice heard on campus this year," said sweetie-ghoul, Draculaura. "Between my fangtastic column in the paper and hanging with my ghouls, I'm thinking a raw food revolution in the MH creepateria is totes possible! Smooches!"

Clawdeen, whose wildly competitive side made her hesitant to share, finally told staffers, "I plan on spending this next year perfecting my fierce talent for speed. I'm going to break the Wolf family track record, all in furrrocious style of course."

Holt Hyde was more than willing to dish the dirt on his hot 2012 plans. "Naturally, I'm going to turn up the heat here! I'm working on releasing some sinister jams for everyone to dance and howl to," he revealed. When approached, Operetta was singing a similar tune. "I reckon' an album collaboration with Holt could be in the works in the near future. In fact, ya'll will have to excuse me, I should be down in the catacombs practicing right now!"

Other student bodies are dying to bring school spirits back to life this semester. "I promise to lead the casketball team to victory in the championships and give a helping hand, or shot, when needed," Deuce Gorgon, co-captain of the casketball team explained. Similarly, future valedictorian, Ghoulia Yelps has decided she'll "help UHHH-thers with their homework by extending tutoring in Study Howl and holding weekly practice for zombie dodgeball."

All in all, it lurks like this is going to be a fangtastic year for the student bodies of Monster High. Guys and ghouls are keeping MH tradition alive by remembering to be themselves, be unique and be a monster!

Campus Caper ~ Creepateria Closed

 * January 17, 2012

UFBs (unidentified flying bugs) have been spotted lurking around Monster High's cursed kitchen for the past few days. The horrific infestation has resulted in the closing of both the kitchen and creepateria for at least the next week. Students across campus are moaning over the pesky nuisance.

"Students, we apologize for this ghastly inconvenience," said Headless Headmistress Bloodgood in a memo acquired by MHGG, "Please bring bag lunches for the remainder of the week." The traditionally popular menu, which includes eyeball subs, clamburgers, and furry nuggets, has been buried as a result of this most recent plague.

Despite groans to the contrary, the MH Administration says students shouldn't fret over this minor setback. The Creeperific Clean & Co. has been hired to exterminate the bugs in the cursed kitchen. In the meantime, Headless Headmistress Bloodgood has asked all student bodies to wash their hands and resist forming an angry mob in the halls. She insists the Creepateria will be pieced back together in no time.

Weekend Movies to Scream About

 * January 19, 2012

Ancient teen movies will be resurrected at the Monster High Theater this weekend only! Freak peaks and show times have materialized below:

10 Things I Creep About You - Saturday 10:00 AM

A pretty, popular ghoul can't go out on a date until her ill-tempered older sister does. Find out what happens when ghouls unexpectedly fall in love in this Shakesfearean remake set in high school.

Never Been Cursed - Saturday 12:30 PM

Will one ghoul finally have the guts to knock the student bodies dead? After centuries, this geek-chic ghoul is brought back to the halls of high school, yet she still feels invisible. To one guy, she is drop dead gore-geous. Will she be sparking at the bolts in this magnetic romance?

Sisterhood of the Spirit Diary - Saturday 4:00 PM

For years, three beast ghoulfriends share a special diary during their fangtastic summer vacations. But this isn't a normie journal and soon their spirit diary entries begin to come alive! The ghouls question their fates and wonder if it’s the diary or their friendships bringing them so much luck.

The Breakfast Chamber – Saturday 8:30 PM

Ever wonder what happens when you take six completely different student bodies and lock them in Saturday Study Howl? It totally bites at first but they soon realize...fitting in is SO out!

She's All Sinister - Sunday 11:00 AM

The Zombie Prom is all anyone is talking about, especially the bet placed by the big monster on campus. With her sinister style transformation, will one ghoul put rumors to rest and knock 'em dead on the big night or just be mortalified in front of all her classmates?

Clawless - Sunday 2:15 PM

Follow four gruesome ghoulfriends as they navigate the triumphs and perils of high school in Beverly Chills 90210! Forget the love triangles, these monsteristas' clawsome closets (and the maul) are what make this movie to die for.

1600 Candlesticks – Sunday 6:30 PM

A ghoul has a crush on the captain of the casketball team, and the geekiest zombie in school has a crush on her. Between her sister's wedding, a zany foreign exchange student, and some very embarrassing grandparents, could it be that everyone has forgotten this ghoul's 1600th birthday?

How to Stitch Yourself Together after a Broken Heart

 * January 23, 2012

From experience I know it's easy to spend all day screaming "WHYYYY?! WHYYYY?!" when your heart is broken by another monster, but I've also realized it's helpful to take a step back and reflect on why your spirits are restless. I promise that even you can move on, and with minimally recurring pangs of pain. Steps To Stitch Yourself Together:
 * In the beginning, pamper yourself with long, warm bubble baths and plenty of herbal tea. It numbs the feeling of pins and needles.
 * Ritually practice your favorite activities that you used to ignore. With your focus on fun, your wounds will heal.
 * Read good books like How to be Mystically Amazing in a Modern World and Patches Make Perfect: Your Guide to Psychedelic Love to keep inspired and realize there is a special guy or ghoul out there for you.
 * Focus on making yourself the beast monster you can be. Your karma and confidence will instantly rise to alluring levels, causing monsters to mysteriously gravitate to you.
 * When your initial mourning period is over, about 4 years, you will have the confidence to love again.

-Hoodude

Dear Draculaura Update

 * January 23, 2012

Oh. My. Gore.

I have been cata-combing through my "Ask Ula-D" mail all day and I am so unbelievably thrilled by all of the fangtastic questions I've received! I totally can't wait to sink my teeth into a few answers, but I want all student bodies to know that I won't be able to respond to every question I receive (I would go major batty if I tried). Super big thanks to all my MHGG readers for your enthusiastic spirits and keep submitting your questions!

Smooches, Draculaura.

Interview: Six Burning Questions with Cupid

 * January 25, 2012
 * STAFF: You're new to Monster High. Where have you been hiding out previously?
 * CUPID: I've actually been here longer than most monsters realize, but don't feel bad about not seeing me, cause love is really good at hiding in plain sight.
 * STAFF: What can make teenage monster love last forever? Some couples in Monster High are chomping at the bit to know.
 * CUPID: Well the first thing I would say is that maybe they should rein in their expectations a bit. Love is a journey not a destination and looking too far ahead can put some really scary pressure on a relationship. You don't get to forever all at once; you get there one day at a time, so enjoy it!
 * STAFF: Shoot straight – what's the true story behind Valentine's Day?
 * CUPID: The true story? Once upon a time there were two monsters who exchanged gifts for no reason except that they loved each other. The idea caught on and voilà! Of course there's this vampire named Valentine who claims to have created the day just for Draculaura, but she's not the first ghoul to hear that story.
 * STAFF: How do angels really get their wings?
 * CUPID: Much like mine, they are totally standard equipment.
 * STAFF: Your pink hair is to die for. Any hair secrets?
 * CUPID: Thank you! I apply the same advice I give about relationships to my hair. You've got to spend quality time together, be patient when the unexpected happens, don't be neglectful, and it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful!
 * STAFF: One of the questions we've been dying to ask is this; are you a god or a monster?
 * CUPID: LOL! I'm a monster of course, a type of elemental, although I'm not exactly sure what kind. The reason I don't know is because I was left on the doorstep of my dad's temple when I was just a baby. He adopted and raised me, taught me the family business and so here I am.