“1Hell of a Halloween”
Ben Stievater ’22
Staff Editor
Despite the actual passing of Halloween (making it legally Christmastime, pursuant to the controversial, landmark decision in Thanksgiving v. Target, 456 U.S. 293 (1997)), Friday night was peak ~Spooky Szn~ for 1Ls. Before heading to Bar Review and the Gunners’ performance at Boylan, most of us flocked in droves to a pregame appropriately entitled “Welcome to 1Hell,” the brainchild of Christina Kelly ’22 and Chance Maginness ’22. Host Marcello Kilani ’22 generously provided the space and set-up support, while FYC was kind enough to sponsor refreshments with a tub of White Claws, a keg, and two vats of punch (see vodka with a splash of juice for some color) that proved very effective. The space itself, largely outdoors, was decked with lights, cobwebs, fake blood, and a roaring bonfire (courtesy of co-host Ritchie Vaughan ’22) to create the perfect vibe for this spooky soirée.
The best part of it all, however, was the creativity displayed in the costumes—you never knew who you’d bump into as you both reached for the coveted Black Cherry White Claws. Prison Mike from The Office, fresh off some encounters with the dementors (the worst part of prison, I hear), was there rubbing elbows with denim-clad Britney and Justin from the 2001 AMAs. Sandra Bullock from Bird Box was wandering around blindly, Charles Manson and one of the Cheetah Girls were tango-ing to the tunes as Sharon Tate hid among a group of penguins, and some people even discovered that their classmates had dressed up as them (@ Bennett Robinsons, one of you left your case of Miller Lite behind). Regardless of whether people recognized all the costumes, one thing was clear: 1Hell was a fun, much needed chance for the 1L class to socialize before the real spookiness of finals season begins.
“One Third of a Real Halloween Article”
Jacob Jones ’21
Event Editor
This Halloweekend, I managed to leave my apartment not just once, but twice. I consider this a major accomplishment for a wise, elderly 2L whose bones are starting to ache when someone says “bar review.” And I even went out in costume—ostensibly as Jacob from Twilight—but without the abs, tan, great hair, or any of the defining features of the character. But I did have werewolf ears, and that counts for a costume in your mid-twenties.
Where does a 2L go for Halloween on a Thursday when it’s pouring out? To Pizza Hut karaoke, of course. Who can resist the combination of garlic bread sticks and amateurism? There is something hilarious and disturbing when you see a grown man in full zombie makeup singing a song like “My Heart Will Go On,” (originally) by Celine Dion.[1] I opted to avoid Celine, and instead went with the almost ten-minute long “American Pie” so that all of Pizza Hut could know how much I love singing. Santa and one of his senior elves attempted a rendition of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Their attempt was hampered by the fact that the karaoke prompt only displayed the male half of the lyrics. After that, people went to Crozet for a bar review someone organized ad hoc.[2]
Even though I had already been out on Halloween, I returned to Crozet to see Panic! at the District Court on Saturday, effectively being pulled back into the fray.[3] More importantly, I wore the same Scooby-Doo costume I’ve had since 7th grade. And even more importantly, there was a new Law School musical group performing, The Justice System.[4] One member was a judge, another one wore a white outfit with black stripes[5] like a prisoner from the 1930’s, and one of them was a respectful representation of a police officer. They performed smash hits with entirely original lyrics, something entirely new for any of the Law School bands. But mostly, Saturday was a great chance to wrap up the weekend. Honorable mention to all the LLMs who made it out that night.
“A Very 3L Halloween”
Taylor Elicegui ’20
Features Editor
In a classic move for washed-up 3Ls, I was deterred by the rain and couldn’t be bothered to venture out of my cozy apartment to Bar Review. I took my roommate to the Melting Pot for her birthday and experienced the spooky delight that is eating an entire vat of cheese and chocolate before retiring to watch a Disney classic, Twitches. If you haven’t seen Twitches since childhood, I 10/10 recommend giving it a watch next year. The CGI is. so. bad.
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[1] My heart will go on, Mr. Zombie makeup. And I’ll never let go, unlike Rose, who totally let go.
[2] Ad hoc is Latin for “I do what I feel like.”
[3] May I take this moment to suggest that one of the law school bands start performing “How to Save a Life.”
[4] More like lack of justice in the system. Am I right?
[5] Or was it a black outfit with white stripes?