Going
out with Greco
By Nicole Greco
Collegian Reporter
From pillowcases that nearly burst at the seams from the weight of the
night’s collected candy to elaborately contrived costumes that never
cease to exceed my expectations, Halloween has always been a holiday that
I anticipate well before I mark my papers with the date October 31st.
Although I no longer spend the evening prancing around the neighborhood
soliciting treats from door to door or spend countless hours spreading
out my stash all over the living room floor in attempts to persuade my
younger siblings that two Snickers in exchange for a few lousy lollipops
is a smart trade, I still celebrate the holiday with the same zeal I exhibited
in my childhood. Whether I’m passing out treats to classmates, carving
pumpkins with the girls in my sorority or fashioning an ensemble for the
evening, I relish every second of Halloween activities.
Unlike other holidays you don’t have to attend a monsterly bash or
spend fist fulls of money or hours crafting a present to celebrate.
Simply enjoy the day by making caramel apples with your friends, passing
out candy to children and watching their faces light up or telling ghost
stories around a campfire and you’ll be sure to have a Halloween
worth remembering.
If you’re looking for a pumpkin to carve, you won’t find one
in town.
However, if you’re willing to take a 10 minute trek from campus and
head out to Glei’s Orchards and Greenhouses on Milnes Road, you’ll
find one of the best bargains in town: Buy one, get one free.
A fall semester at Hillsdale wouldn’t be complete without the annual
Me Kong party so take part in this tradition by donning your camo’
and military garb and snaking down to the Delt house from 10 p.m. until
2 a.m. on Saturday night.
Besides heeding to the words of the Beastie Boys to “fight for your
right,” you’ll also be able to catch a live band at this year’s
celebration of independence.
Searching for a costume party where you’ll be awarded for your creation?
Look no further because the Roxy is sponsoring a contest for the best
male and female costumes on Friday night. Regular admission.
Attention all you cool cats and swingers: The Lindy Hop swing dance workshop
will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 1 p.m. until
4 p.m. on Sunday in the snack bar.
Cost for Saturday and Sunday is $40 for members and $45 for nonmembers
for both days or $25 for members and $27 for nonmembers for Saturday only.
Pay tribute to the women’s soccer team by coming to cheer them on
as they take on Northern Michigan at 2 p.m. on Saturday for the Charger’s
last home game. Yeah, Spohn!
Congratulations on being the only player to have never missed a game throughout
your four year college career.
You’ll always have a gold star in my book.
For all those enrolled in music appreciation classes, time is running
out to fulfill your concert attendance requirements so don’t miss
out on Wednesday’s Violin and Piano performance at 8 p.m. on Wednesday
at Markel. Works by Schubert, Beethoven and others highlight the event.
Upcoming out-of-town attractions:
Bob Dylan in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7th at Crysler Arena in Ann
Arbor. Tickets are $34.50. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Creed in concert at 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 13th at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Tickets are $42.50. Visit ticketmaster.com
John Mayer in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17th at the Eastern Michigan
University Convocation Center. Tickets are $29.
Visit ticketmaster.com.
