By The Beacon Editorial Board
Don your costumes, buy your candy and pick the parties you will attend. This is Halloween weekend. It's a good excuse to stop worrying about your midterm grades (at least for an evening or two) and perhaps take on an alter ego for a night.
However, let's get original, people! Down with the old standbys: Playboy bunnies, Superman or cats. Think of something witty, spooky, extravagant or silly. Get together with your friends and pull off a group costume no one will forget.
With a Goodwill right on Lombard Street, you have got no excuse for another has-been costume. They have all the trappings on the cheap for your tiny college budget.
But don't throw out all the traditions. Take part in Hallow's Eve events that will never die! Gather up a group of friends to get lost in a corn maze, carve some jack-o-lanterns and scream your way through a haunted house (or just comfort your crying significant other).
Halloween is also a good excuse to forget about your diet. Gorge on some of your favorite candy (or get it the day after for cheaper) and bake some pumpkin bread or pumpkin seeds. When all else fails, treat yourself to a pumpkin spice latte.
Don't forget that UP invites children from around the University Park neighborhood to trick-or-treat around the dorms. Help make their holiday magical by being friendly and generous.
Although you may be under a mask or having a really good time it's important to remember to act respectfully and dress tastefully. Be inventive, not suggestive.
Just remember during all celebrations to look after one another. If you go with a group, make sure everyone gets home safely.
Be safe, but savor the holiday as a time to step back into childhood by dressing up and eating candy with good friends.
