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Trick or House of Horrors Treating Fun! Kelsey Wood STAFF WRITER
Chills and terror seized anyone who stepped inside the haunted house in Park on Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. PULL programmers, Student Senate,
RAC and REC 232 hosted the event and, in order to get spooked, students had to bring
a non-perishable food item. Starting on the second floor, participants made their way down the hallway, then into the lounge on the first floor, down the dark corridor and into the basement, where they could
carve pumpkins—an event sponsored by RAC. “I had a really fun time decorating the basement and first
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floor,” Stephanie Jellett, PULL Programmer, said. “Everyone worked well together and we pulled it off. I think it was very successful and students really enjoyed it.” There were zombies, people following attendees down the hallways and scares at every turn. The second floor was pitch black, with people jumping out from behind furniture. The first floor lounge had “maniacs” with chainsaws — always the best way to scare people—and were there to greet those brave enough to go through it. “It was scary. I almost peed my pants at the chainsaw even though I knew it was coming,” Allie Swett said. “The first floor was definitely the best, with a lot of people that followed you. I thought it was over when it wasn’t. I was glad that Stephanie [Jellett] made us go.” Despite the early ending of the haunted house, it was a great way to spend your Halloween night. Scares, laughs and good times with friends always make the evening special.
Nicole Duplesis STAFF WRITER
Youngsters from all over were delighted by the opportunity to go trick or treating in the halls
Spiderman on the hunt for candy.
or ghosts, each one of them made their way from door to door with the guidance of their parents or guardian. The halls were full of a variety of costumes and excited children just waiting for their Halloween bags to be filled with delicious candy. All of the students interacted very well with the children and seemed to be enjoying themselves just as much as the trick or treaters. Parents also seemed to enjoy themselves. Despite the crowded halls at times, it was a great experience for the children as well as the students. Inviting young children into a college atmosphere allows the school to seem more welcoming to the public. Everyone was so polite which made for a lasting impression in the eyes of the visitors. Between the candy, the kids and the sense of community, it was all very sweet.
of Park and Merriman the night of Oct. 25. The RAs carefully decorated the halls in preparation for the trick or treaters. Each room that was interested in participating was given a couple bags of candy to give to the eager children that would soon arrive. Students participating in this fun activity were able to dress up in an appropriate costume of their own to make it more enjoyable for the kids. Doors opened, music played and parents began to show up with their ghosts and ghouls! Trick or treating was only supposed to begin at 7 p.m. but, due to the early arrivals and excitement, the doors were opened about a half hour early. Whether kids were dressed up as super heroes, characters Bert and from a favorite movie
Ernie making the rounds in the neighborhood.