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Adults get to play dress up on Oct 31
■ Halloween costumes range
from easy, sweeping themes
to detailed TV characters
By Hank Hager
For the Emerald
It is that time of the year again.
Ghouls and goblins rise from their
hiding places for one of the
biggest parties of the year. Hal
I won’t wear a
costume because I’m a
college student, and I’m
broke.
Jessica Greenwood
freshman
loween 2000 is finally upon us.
What will you be wearing this
year?
From simple sheets to complex
masks and suits, there are many
different ways to dress for Hal
loween. More importantly, there
are many reasons to dress up,
whether to have fun or to help
someone in need.
“It’s Halloween tradition,”
freshman Silas Box said.
Box came up a with a rather un
orthodox idea for a costume this
season. He was debating whether
he felt like dressing as “white
trash,” this Halloween. He decid
ed on this idea because of what he
is able to wear with it: a mullet.
“Mullets are so in,” Box said.
Often the most appealing cos
tumes drain one’s pocket book.
When this happens, home made
outfits are usually the way to go —
the options are endless.
Dracula and Frankenstein are
two popular costumes from
movies. They are often the most
popular on campus. Those who
are not into the scary movie genre
can turn to a sports theme. One
unusual costume is from the
movie “Slap Shot.” The Hanson
Brothers, fictional characters from
the movie, are original options for
the season.
Those who are undecided as to
their costume can opt for tradi
tional favorites or even cats and
rabbits. Last but not least, three
strategically placed holes in any
sheet can transform anyone into a
living, walking ghost. But be care
ful. because sheets are ever so im
portant during winter months and
may be ruined with this costume,
due to the possibility of rain and
biting cold.
Fun seems to be the biggest rea
son for dressing up in a devilish
outfit.
“It’s about being creative and
it’s fun to make your own cos
tume. Plus I want to get candy,”
freshman Emily Gaskey said, who
was debating whether or not to
take advantage of this Halloween
by wearing a costume.
But do Halloween costumes al
ways have to be just for fun? Resi
dents in Cloran Hall, a communi
ty-service-oriented hall in the
Hamilton Complex, were debating
doing something for the commu
nity while trick-or-treating.
“A girl in our hall wanted to get
together and go trick-or-treating
dressed up as tin cans,” freshman
Jennifer DeBlois said.
She said the residents of the
hall would donate any food they
received to those who are in need
from the Eugene area. Dressing up
as tin cans would help show their
spirit toward the needy and give
Eugene residents even more of a
reason to help out with their
cause.
Not all students are planning on
wearing costumes this season. A
burdensome class load or empty
wallet may lead to a costume-less
Halloween for these students.
Also, the inability to obtain or cre
ate costumes can contribute to
this.
“I won’t wear a costume be
cause I’m a college student and
I’m broke,” freshman Jessica
Greenwood said.
Most outfits do not have to be
lavish or even scary for the cos
tumed to enjoy the Halloween sea
son. Whether the outfit is for trick
or-treating or just trying to scare
someone, a costume is one way
for students to express them
selves. It is a safe and enjoyable
way to celebrate tradition and
have fun during Halloween.
News briefs
Fearsome farm Halloween
For an old-fashioned Halloween experience,
take a haunted hayride through Springfield’s
Dorris Ranch orchards. Offered by the Willa
malane Park and Recreational District, the
event will take place Oct. 30 and 31, from 6
p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The ride, which lasts 30 minutes, follows a
path lined with jack-o’-lanterns and tours the
farm’s orchard to view various haunting and
historic scenes. After the ride, hot apple cider
will be served in the pioneer barn, and crafts,
games and a visit to Dr. Frank’s lab will be
available.
Reservations are required, so purchase tick
ets to this ever-popular event early. The cost is
$4 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.
Dorris Ranch is located on South Second and
Dorris Street in Springfield. Call 736-4544 for
more information.
Witches strut their stuff
The 6th Annual Witches Ball will be held
tonight at the WOW Hall. All ages are wel
come, and the event will feature a range of ac
tivities for witches of all ages. The bewitching
evening begins at 8:30 p.m. with showtime at
9 p.m. Admission is on a sliding scale from $6
to $10 at the door. Kids under 12 free.
The event is sponsored by the Cauldron of
Changes, a non-profit organization focused on
developing Wiccan and earth worshipping
communities. Land of the Blind, a tribal trance
band, will headline the musical aspect of the
evening.
The WOW Hall is located at 291 W. 8th Ave.
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