The meaning and the way Halloween is celebrated has seemingly changed throughout the years. We consider Halloween as a holiday in which we scare people, dress up in a costume and go to parties. However, that was not the intention of the holiday when it originated. According to History.com, Halloween started out as early as […]
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NSU is not so scared of Mickey’s Halloween
After a tiresome midterm week, I decided to reward myself and venture off to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween in Orlando. The Halloween event highlights villains from different Disney movies, trick-or-treating locations, and a spooky but magnificent fireworks spectacular. The event ends with their infamous parade filled with characters and Disney dancers that frolic through […]
Green Shark’s Hallogreen to take place Oct. 30
The Green Sharks are hosting their first ever Hallogreen on Oct. 30. The event, which starts at 7 p.m., is the final Green Sharks event for Campus Sustainability Month. “Campus Sustainability Month is a nationwide thing, so it’s just getting campuses all over to recognize sustainability and look more into green initiatives,” said Alexis Good, […]
NSU’s Office of Residential Life and Housing to host Commons Horror Story
The Office of Residential Life and Housing will host a haunted house in Commons Residence Hall on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. This year the theme is Commons Horror Story, based on the FX series “American Horror Story.” The event is free to all NSU students. Andrye Austin, assistant area coordinator for […]
Fall pumpkin décor DIYs
While the weather here in South Florida may not feel super fall-like, it’s still fall in our hearts. If you are looking to spread some fall joy around your dorm or home, check out these fun DIY pumpkin decorating ideas to spice up your space. Fancy floral If you’re a fan of floral patterns, this […]
How not to be a jerk on Halloween
Halloween is a fun time to dress up and be something you’re not – but maybe wish you could be – for just one night. You can go big and have the most extravagant or creative costume in the room with pounds of special effects makeup on, or you can go the simple route and […]
Halloween in the UC needs to change
NSU has truly done a good job keeping up the holiday spirit on campus, especially during Halloween. With the haunted house in Commons Residence Hall, there is no shortage of fun and spooky events. However, there is one Halloween event that crosses the line. Having people dress up as clowns, put on crazy makeup, walk […]
Spook with simplicity this Halloween
It’s almost Halloween, and with that comes the elaborate costume parties and spooky campus activities. If you are not looking to purchase a costume, or you just need to throw together a simple look for an event, check out these makeup looks that will be sure to turn heads. (Pop)ular art If you are a […]
I’m sorry, but we’re way too old to go trick-or-treating
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to get something off my chest, an important topic that continues to bother me every year around this time. If you are over the age of 13, you should not be going trick-or-treating. Yes, we all want free candy — especially when you’re a college student who is seriously […]
Do it yourself Halloween creations
With these original creations, there is no doubt that this Halloween will be more fun and frightening than ever before.