By Anika Stikeleather
University of Maryland Libraries hosted Michele Mason for an afternoon discussion on historical yōkai and contemporary horror manga in Hornbake Library on Friday, Oct. 31. Continue reading Halloween library series explores Japanese myths, monsters and modern horror manga.
By Elizabeth Faragi
Halloween has always been a holiday for kids. But do these traditions stop once kids grow up? Not at the University of Maryland. Continue reading Maryland students show up in style for spooky season
By Kurt Masline The University of Maryland climbing wall behind Eppley Recreation Center was haunted by a variety of creatures Halloween night. Some students arrived dressed as superheroes or characters from their childhoods. Others looked ready to redirect traffic. Students took advantage of one of the last opportunities to climb this season, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, showing off costumes and sharing a sense of community. … Continue reading Students show off costumes, community at Spooky Climb
By Ceoli Jacoby The University of Maryland STAMP Special Events and Programs and the Department of Resident Life hosted a socially distant movie night on Friday. Forty-eight students registered for the screening of “Halloweentown,” excluding those who tuned in virtually. The event, which was held in the Theatre Courtyard of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, came as a welcome reprieve from the isolating conditions … Continue reading Looking for ways to safely celebrate the spooky season, students attend socially distant movie night
By Aleah Green The Department of Women’s Studies hosted its monthly Social Justice Hangout Oct. 3 to address an issue that tends to surface around Halloween: cultural appropriation. As students start to plan their Halloween costumes, Dr. Sydney Lewis, a lecturer in the Department of Women’s Studies, talked about making sure someone’s culture is not mistaken for a costume. “We do have a diverse campus, … Continue reading Department of Women’s Studies and students address cultural appropriation around Halloween
On October 31st, SEE hosted its annual Haunted House located in Hornbake Plaza. Students were both thrilled and scared as they entered the haunted house to find spooky decorations and interactive characters. In honor of Halloween, SEE presented UMD students with a sure thrill they will never forget. SBS News’ Lauren Critelli & Emily Waldenberg report. Continue reading SEE Haunted House spooks Terps [VIDEO]
On Wednesday, October 26th, MICA, the Coalition of Latinx, and the ALC came together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. The event had food, music, arts and crafts, and more. SBS News’ Emily Waldenberg and Lauren Critelli report. Continue reading Student organizations host ‘Dia de Los Muertos’ [VIDEO]
SBS NEWS’ Lauren Critelli & Emily Waldenberg report: A Halloween craze has taken over college campuses across the nation. Many different students have reported seeing these mysterious figures holding deadly objects and some have seen these figures simply standing in front of a building on campus, holding balloons. Social media has aided the growth of this clown frenzy and allotted for an expansion of the … Continue reading Clown craze spreads on campuses across the nation [VIDEO]
