Halloween is a catalyst of nostalgia for many, with the holiday evoking memories of trick or treating as a kid, going door to door, discussing with friends about which house is giving out king sized candy bars, or what houses don’t even answer the door at all.
However, the days of trick or treating are gone for college students, but that does not mean that Halloween loses its attraction to students as a holiday. Especially this year, considering that Halloween is on a Friday night. The holiday falling on a Friday night provides students a great opportunity to have a great time without the pressure of walking into their 8am class the next day.
“I’m going out with a group of people, just going out with a bunch of friends. I haven’t figured out what we’re going to do just yet, but I’m looking forward to it,” said sophomore Blake Mattessich.
What about those who do have events on Saturday, after Halloween? The men’s Division 1 soccer team has a match the next day, which prohibits them from going out.
“For Halloween I’m going to hang out with some of my teammates and watch horror movies, and maybe eat some candy,” said senior forward Sam McCann.
However, those are simply those who live on campus, but what about the commuters? After all, they get into Halloween just as much as everyone else.
“I’m going to Miami from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, and I’m wearing three costumes,” said sophomore Leslye Velez, “Friday I’m going to be an archangel, and then Saturday I’m going to be a bunny, and the third day, I’m going to be Velma from Scooby-Doo.”
Of course, one of the most intriguing aspects of Halloween: horror movies. Whether it is suspenseful films like “The Shining” and “Silence of the Lambs,” slasher films like “Friday the 13th” and “Terrifier,” or paranormal films like “Sinister” and “Hereditary,” the amount of options for those looking to spend their Halloween night screaming and clutching a blanket in fear are endless.
“My favorite scary movie is probably ‘Halloween [1978].’ I watched it with my mom for the first time back in like third grade, and that was her favorite movie growing up,” said Mattessich.
“I don’t watch too many horror movies, but I watch stuff like ‘The Conjuring’ where there’s paranormal activity. And the main reason I watch them and why I like them is that I believe in ghosts, so when I watch these movmies, I’m really into them,” said Velez.
Whether it is watching a thriller, going out with friends, or even going to Miami for their party scene, Sacred Heart students all have their own ways of enjoying their Halloween night.
