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