Whether you’re planning to gorge yourself on chocolates and gummies in your room or don the costume you’ve been planning for the past year for a night out, there’s nothing like a couple of good Halloween episodes of your favorite TV shows to get in the spooky spirit. Just so that you don’t have to go searching too far to come up with some of the best ones, we’ve done the hard part for you! So grab the festive candies and start off the night with a few creepy classics from Dartbeat’s list of 13 lucky must-see Halloween episodes, in no particular order…. Read more »
Looking for a chilling way to spend your Wednesday? Midterms have you seeking a celebratory stress release? Emerge from the library, throw on a costume and check out these exciting Halloween events happening across campus…. Read more »
It’s that time of year again and before you know it, all copies of Friday the 13th (1980) and Carrie (1976) will be flying off the shelves at Jones Media Center faster than KAF’s brie and apple sandwich during the lunchtime rush. With Halloween on a post-Homecoming Wednesday, I understand you’re really not going to plan ahead. So here is a list of the best options from Netflix Instant Watch for your spontaneous enjoyment. … Read more »
As my first Halloween away from home, I was a little worried about how this year would hold up compared to my years of memories trick-or-treating around my block (and always getting extra candy from friendly neighbors), going to the awesome Haunted House in the town over and spending time with people I’ve known since I was five. However, I’m happy to say that Dartmouth’s Halloween festivities most certainly did not disappoint this enthusiast. I kicked off the weekend with a tour of the graveyard on campus. Hosted by my residence hall cluster and led by a staff member of Rauner Library, it set the perfect eerie tone for the rest of the night (and I got to learn some cool history about the college at the same time!). I was looking forward to Friday night a bit more than the rest of the weekend – every year, the local theater in my town goes all out for a showing of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Halloween and I was bummed to miss it this year. So needless to say, when Phi Tau blitzed out that they were putting on my favorite transvestite classic, I was one happy girl. After… Read more »
One walk around campus any night over the past weekend and you’re sure to have seen more than a couple people decked out in leggings, off-the-shoulder cut T-shirts, sweatbands and leg warmers — a classic 80s ensemble. But in 1982, the decade that brought us some of the best costumes of our time was celebrating Halloween themselves and here at Dartmouth, things were quite different yet remarkably the same. Students kicked off their weekend with an awesome-sounding event called dorm-to-dorm “trick or treating.” Each residence hall hosted a different themed party featuring “drinks and dancing.” The weather for the weekend was sunny with a high near the 70s, a marked different from the snowstorm we had this year. Unfortunately it wasn’t all fun and games. That year, many towns in America actually banned trick-or-treating entirely due to a wave of deaths across the country from cyanide-tainted food. Never one to let a little poison scare them, however, Hanover continued the candy-collecting tradition as normal. Despite these differences, many of our favorite events of the past weekend were happening back then as well. A costume contest and dance party featuring a live band took place in Collis. The Rocky Horror Picture… Read more »
A white Halloween? What? Like most, you probably didn’t expect snow on the ground here in Hanover until after Thanksgiving. You also may have left your warm jacket, gloves, snow boots and other winter necessities back home. However, there are a few things you can do to bulk up your November wardrobe to weather it out until turkey day. First off, you must LAYER. The more layers the better. This is particularly important since the buildings on campus are extremely heated and you’re going to want to remove your outerwear quickly. A pair of gloves and a warm scarf will also go a long way, even if your coat is thin. A hat is also a solid way to keep your ears cozy and avoid the sting of the cold. Try looking for these accessories at the GAP, they often have good discounts and sales. When it’s snowing, the worst thing is to have wet feet. Investing in a pair of wool socks may be a game changer. Another option is to order online wool inserts for your boots. You may not have your snow boots, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be warm – waterproofing spray can work wonders… Read more »