Collegian columnist Kellie Quinn gives a rundown of the most trite and revealing Halloween costumes and begs some creativity from the student body.
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Nudity is not a costume… unless you’re Demi Moore in Striptease
Tags: costumes, halloween, sexy
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Creepy Cocktails
In addition to the unusual costumes, close friends and spooky ghost stories, Halloween is still incomplete without alcohol. The upcoming weekend-long holiday spook-tacular won’t be done proper justice with bland mixings such as Rubinoff and Diet Coke. Impress friends on Hollow’s Eve with unique and tasty festive beverages. Black Martini This martini will scare any [...]
Tags: drink recipes, halloween, martini, special issue
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Panel discusses the crisis in higher education
Panel hosted by Max Page, professor of art and architecture, Laura Briggs, chair of women gender sexuality studies and Sophia Zaman undergraduate in women gender and sexuality studies explored the crisis in higher education and it’s impact on UMass
Tags: Donna Johnson, economic crisis, Sophia Zaman, student debt
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U.S. Rep. Olver announces his retirement
U.S. Rep. John Olver said yesterday that he would retire from the U.S. House after his term ends in 2012.
Tags: District 1, election, John Olver, retirement
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Horror genre thrives on the small screen
We investigate the resurgence of terrifying television programs and pick out a few of the most bone-chilling highlights from this season.
Tags: halloween, horror, special issue, tv shows
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Frighten your night: a heavy metal trick-or-treat soundtrack
These head-banging tunes will summon the demons within, including highlights from Cannibal Corpse, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Helloween.
Tags: halloween, Music, playlist, special issue
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Scared to death: the morbid cultural forces behind Halloween
Professor Kirby Farrell discusses the sociological motivations at play in Halloween’s spooky symbolic language. What are we afraid of?
Tags: English Department, halloween, Kirby Farrell, special issue
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Calling all confectionary creeps: sweetening the deal with kids
For all those friendly, child-hunting, white van-owning criminals, we have provided a list of candies favored by kids and all their particular advantages.
Tags: halloween, humor, special issue
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