UNC Mirror

Issue date: 11/2/07 Section: News

Sophomore English major Megan Branham hands out candy to zombie senior recreation and tourism major Ian Beavers at the University Center on Wednesday. The "sweet" event happened all day and all students were invited to participate.

Halloween brought candy, costumes and excitement Wednesday to the University of Northern Colorado.

Students trick-or-treated and displayed their costumes at the University Center.

"We thought, no one was really doing something for the students," said Jay Dinges, assistant director of UC operations. "So we wanted to have trick-or-treating in the UC for students, faculty and staff."

A zombie carrying chains lurked behind students on the lower level of the UC. Megan Branham, a sophomore English major, said the zombie was the best costume she saw all day.

Inside of Bear Logic was a haunting scene. Upon entrance, many trick-or-treaters jumped at the surprise of a hidden man in black.

"There are some people that I cannot even get to come in," said Branham, who stood outside the store. However, she said they had a very good turnout.

There was also an internal office decoration contest at the UC. Those who participated included the Center for International Education, Student Activities, Career Services, Bear Logic, Wells Fargo, Technical Support and the Event Planning Office.

Career Services won this competition with the theme "Alice in Wonderland." The office was decorated with giant cards and a tea party arrangement complete with Alice and the Hare.

Though created for students, many adults and children enjoyed the festivities. Elizabeth Overson, career resource coordinator, said many college students came by, yet her favorite costume was on a little boy.

"We had three little kids, and one of them was Donald Duck. He was really cute," Overson said.

Unlike the children, some students were not as eager to dress up.

"There were not a lot of people in costume," Branham said.

There were far more treats than tricks, with no shortage of candy. Every shop had a full bowl of treats for visitors to enjoy.

"It was convenient that it ran throughout the whole day," said David Gustafson, a sophomore criminal justice major. "Free candy is always nice too."

Gustafson was not wearing a costume. Dinges said this is the first official year such an activity was offered at the UC in this manner.

The Halloween trick-or-treating tradition can be traced to Irish and Scottish immigrants. Before coming to America, they would beg for food or money.

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