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Lots of Halloween thrills, chills on campus this month

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Students can trick or treat during U-hour on campus Oct. 30.

By Juliana Stumpp

A&E Co-Editor

This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, but don’t let that frighten you. In honor of Halloween, various campus organizations and programs are offering multiple events on campus to give students thrills and chills.

Movie Night
The Pre-Health society will be hosting a showing of the 2011 thriller, “Contagion.” The film features Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Laurence Fishburne as they all suffer from a deadly plague travelling across the world. The showing will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 in Arts 240.

Trick or Treat
ASI will be holding a trick or treat bash during U-Hour on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Music will be played and treats will be handed out at multiple locations at the said to be haunted Kellogg Plaza. Stop by and bring your friends to enjoy the fun activities that will be provided.

Carnival
The Resident Hall Council at the University Village Apartments (UVA) will be putting together a fall carnival at the UVA courtyard, community center and pool. Activities will include bobbing for apples, a costume contest and pumpkin carving. The carnival is open to all students and is a great way to celebrate this chilling holiday while welcoming the fall season. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30.

Open House
The extended learning office will be having a open house with a “Star Wars” theme, having contests and caramel apples. Come join the festivities from 11 a.m.-2p.m. Halloween day in Foundation Classroom Building (FCB) 5107 as well as learn about the different programs they have to offer students.

Trick or Treat and Something Greek Dance
During Greek Week, the Greek Leadership Council will be hosting a Halloween dance that will be open to all students on Halloween night. The event will take place from 8 – 11 p.m. on the Clarke Terrace. The event will feature a dessert bar, costume contest and DJ. Students do not need to be involved in Greek life to attend.

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