Cougartainment

Happy Halloween!

It's that time of year again: Sunday is Halloween! With this guide, you'll be equipped for the scariest holiday of them all.

What to do There is so much going on that it's impossible to list it all, so here's a list of the larger events on campus:
-Starting Thursday, the 12th floor of Orton Hall will be transformed into a Haunted House. If you're brave enough to fight off Southern-themed monsters, "A Nightmare in the Bayou" is open from Thurs, Oct. 28 till Sun, Oct. 31st, from 6 to 10 pm. The cost of entry is one non-perishable food item to be donated to charity.
-On Saturday, McCroskey Hall is hosting the "Spooktacular Dance" in the international hall's lobby. Prizes are awarded for scariest and funniest costume, as well as best couple costume (see advice on costumes below). The fun starts at 9 pm.
-Want to experience a true classic? Then you can't miss the screening of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Halloween! The Residence Hall Association is organizing the event, which will take place in the Todd Auditorium at 2 pm. Doors open at 1.30 pm, and the first one hundred people receive all the necessary props to celebrate the cult movie in style!

What to watch There are tons of great horror movies out there, and the number is growing each year. Here are the categories to choose from:
-The classics: You haven't seen the original "Halloween" movie, "The Exorcist", or "The Shining" ? Then it's about time! Go get them now- but don't watch them by yourself.
-The slasher movies: These are basically the classics of our generation. Among the most fun to watch are "Scream" and "I know what you did last summer". Neve Campbell and Jennifer Love Hewitt really know how to scream. If you feel more like screaming yourself and have a strong stomach, try the first "Saw" movie.
-The kids films: Halloween can be cute and fun, too. After trick-or-treating, treat your inner child to "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", "A Nightmare before Christmas", or Carrie Bradshaw as a witch in "Hocus Pocus".

What to wear Halloween is the one night of the year adults can play dress-up and still be completely socially acceptable!
-Traditional costumes: Not feeling adventurous? Witch, pirate and zombie are all safe bets, and easy to get, too. Every store should have them, and you can also make them yourself without trouble.
-Sexy costumes: Women can take a page from the movie "Mean Girls" and go as slutty mouse/cat/bunny. All it takes is the skimpiest ensemble of underwear in your drawers and a headband with ears according to your choice of animal. Men can bare their chests as Tarzan or a Greek god. For both genders, it's crucial to feel comfortable in your body to pull these costumes off!
-Couple costumes: Having matching costumes does not mean you and your partner should look exactly the same. Matching clothes are lame. But if you're attending a party together, how about going as Bill and Hillary, Caesar and Cleopatra or Bacon and Sunny-side-up? The possibilities are endless.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Posted By: Carla Bleiker 10/27/2010

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde come to campus

Check out Carla's and Kelly's audio slideshow about this year's Halloween show! The visual podcast shows you impressions from a rehearsal for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", put on by WSU's Theater and Dance department. You can see the finished play Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6, at 7.30 pm in Daggy Hall.



Posted By: Carla Bleiker 10/21/2010

Vocal Extravaganza Visual Podcast

Click Continue Reading to see Zach and Estelle's Podcast on WSU's Vocal Extravaganza concert!
Posted By: Zach Beehler 10/20/2010

Battle of the Bands

Alpha Chi Omega is hosting a Battle of the Bands to benefit their local philanthropy, Alternatives to Domestic Violence of the Palouse. The CUB Senior Ballroom will host the concert on Wednesday, October 20 at 6 p.m. Bands from across campus were invited to participate in the battle. The show is open to anyone and is $3 pre-sale and $5 at the door. For more information or for pre-sale tickets contact Makenzie Kellogg at 360-689-3458.

Posted By: Kelly Nemmers 10/20/2010

WSU School of Music Professors Featured on Album

Two WSU School of Music Professors, Ann Marie Yasinitsky and Gregory Yasinitsky were recruited to perform on an internationally-released album, click HERE to read more about it!

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/14/2010

Two New Films Premiering at the VCC!

Pullman Village Centre Cinemas brings you two new films, including one new 3D movie premiering October 14, 2010. Click HERE to read synopses for the films.

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/14/2010

Social Network Music Available for $5

In the tradition of all Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails' albums, Reznor and Atticus Ross have released their score for The Social Network online for immediate download. Click HERE to read about it, or HERE to go straight to the download page!

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/11/2010

My Soul to Take...Take it Back.

I reviewed Wes Craven's first 3D film, My Soul to Take which premiers today. A teen thriller movie along the same lines as Craven's Scream series. But worse. Just read it here.

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/8/2010

Premiering tomorrow!

Click HERE to see what's premiering this Friday, October 8 at Village Centre Cinemas!

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/7/2010

Man vs. Woman

Over the years, there have been many great feuds between a strong male and an equally strong female. Think Obama vs. Hillary, Merlin vs. Madame Mim,... and Chuck vs. Blair. Yes, the two Gossip Girl characters are at it again. As of Monday night's episode, "A touch of Eva", the former lovers are at war. Not that this is something unheard of. Some of the best episodes of Gossip Girl have revolved around Chuck and Blair fighting, and Monday seemed just like a continuation of their petty feuds. Their relationship is at a pretty... complicated point: Chuck had sold Blair out to his uncle for a business deal, and just when she was about to forgive him, he slept with her arch-enemy. Over the summer, Chuck fell in love with Eva and brought her back to New York from Paris. Blair couldn't take seeing him with another woman and set Eva up, so that Chuck basically kicked her out. As bad as that seems, it's clear for viewers that Blair acted out of love, so Chuck's hateful confrontation at the very end is just plain scary: "This means war, Blair. Me versus you. No limits." In other words: it is ON. Check out next week's episode "Goodbye Columbia" Monday, Oct.11, at 9 pm on The CW.

Posted By: Carla Bleiker 10/7/2010

The Social Network. Like.

Click HERE to read my review of one of the years most controversial, groundbreaking films, The Social Network. A film that defines our generation by following one young man on a path to becoming the world's youngest billionaire by making some sacrifices on the way.

Posted By: Estelle Gwinn 10/5/2010

Homecoming 2010

What could be more entertaining than spending a week of coug spirit with friends from your residence hall or greek chapter? WSU Homecoming 2010 started Sunday night and there are events all throughout the week for you to enjoy! The Student Entertainment Board organized the Lip Sync Competition Sunday night in the CUB, where more than 20 groups performed. In line with the theme "Duck, duck, lose", there were a lot of ducks, but Taylor Swift was portrayed quite frequently as well. The first place went to the Waller-Stevens-Community-WilmerDavis- group, with Chi Omega and Beta Theta Pi being the runner-up.
The fun continued today with the lawn decoration (winner: Stephenson North), and a charity comedy performance at 6 and 9pm.
And there is still a lot to come! Check out the Homecoming 2010 facebook page here (make sure you're logged in) for the week's schedule. Highlights include the Games Night with the Chariot Race Wednesday at 7 pm, the large bonfire Friday at 6pm, and of course the Homecoming football game against the Oregon ducks Saturday at 2pm. GO COUGS!

Posted By: Carla Bleiker 10/4/2010