Ole Miss students are busy preparing their costumes, planning what social events to attend, and buying candy to pass out to children in the community as Halloween has finally arrived.
“Oxford may not be a huge town, but it definitely knows how to celebrate a holiday,” says sophomore biology major Akash Patel. “Halloween here is really fun. There are a lot of parties, and there’s always something to do.”
Many students including senior liberal studies major Andrea Underwood regularly attended the annual haunted house at the Library Sports Bar on the Square Oct. 29.
“Entry was five dollars with all proceeds going to the local animal shelter,” Underwood said. ”So it’s for a good cause.”
The lineup of Halloween-themed events on the Square includes an event entitled “The Cooters Halloween Extravaganza” at Ajax Diner on Oct. 31 hosted by a local band called The Cooters.
The Cooters began recording in 1993 in the style of punk rock and heavy metal, and they have released records under labels Profane Existence and T-Bone Records.
Another event in town include the Fright Night Freak Show hosted by the Ole Miss chapter of Phi Beta Sigma at the Blue Magic Sports Bar & Grill. Admission costs 10 dollars, but ladies in costume will have a five dollar admission fee until 10:30 p.m.
Other students are looking forward to enjoying Halloween at home. Sophomore psychology major Nav Kaur plans to watch scary movies with her friends and pass out candy to trick-or-treaters.
“I used to trick or treat growing up, but I still like passing out Starbursts and Reese’s Cups to the kids,” Kaur said. “If I really like someone’s costume, I’ll give them an extra piece of candy for creativity.”
On campus, Ole Miss is hosting its annual Fall Festival in the Student Union and the residence halls to provide a safe and fun environment for those choosing to spend their Halloween off the streets of Oxford. There will be refreshments, games and trick-or-treating at Brown, Hefley, Deaton and Stuart Halls.
