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Halloween is the time to make a statement
Alex Sanders
Issue date: 11/3/08 Section: Commentary
This past weekend UConn was dappled with witches, princesses, school girls and firefighters, but there were surprisingly fewer political get-ups than expected. There was the occasional charismatic Obama or peep-toe- pump-clad Palin, but in general, the political statements were few and far between.
While Halloween is a time to dress up as whatever one pleases, it could also be a time to make a statement. The majority of statements include scantily-clad girls saying, "I'm cold" or "these heels are killing me." With all the ranting about foreign policy and vows to vote despite having four classes back to back on Nov. 4th, one would think that more students would take advantage of sporting those librarian glasses that make Palin a "babe." Even if you are showing that you do not support the candidate, it says something about you and allows you to convey your views before the rush to the polls tomorrow.
Many college students don't take advantage of an opportunity to dress up as anything - and that doesn't just go for political candidates. There is inevitably a Halloween when you have your heart set on a costume simply because it looks good, but there are only so many characters that could be made into a risqué outfit. College students could think outside of the box a little on Halloween. In the time of our parents' Halloween adventures, costumes were made - never bought. Our generation could bring that back and set a new precedent for Halloween. This year, some costumes were very creative. There were iPod commercials and even a Facebook, complete with a place to poke him and a wall to write on. That is really what makes Halloween exciting.
Also, many of the costumes that people buy could be made instead. Making a costume can save roughly twenty or thirty dollars and it will probably look better than one that is purchased because it will be made especially for you. A home-made costume will give the person wearing it a little more flair than someone who dressed up as the same thing but who bought their costume.
While Halloween is a time to dress up as whatever one pleases, it could also be a time to make a statement. The majority of statements include scantily-clad girls saying, "I'm cold" or "these heels are killing me." With all the ranting about foreign policy and vows to vote despite having four classes back to back on Nov. 4th, one would think that more students would take advantage of sporting those librarian glasses that make Palin a "babe." Even if you are showing that you do not support the candidate, it says something about you and allows you to convey your views before the rush to the polls tomorrow.
Many college students don't take advantage of an opportunity to dress up as anything - and that doesn't just go for political candidates. There is inevitably a Halloween when you have your heart set on a costume simply because it looks good, but there are only so many characters that could be made into a risqué outfit. College students could think outside of the box a little on Halloween. In the time of our parents' Halloween adventures, costumes were made - never bought. Our generation could bring that back and set a new precedent for Halloween. This year, some costumes were very creative. There were iPod commercials and even a Facebook, complete with a place to poke him and a wall to write on. That is really what makes Halloween exciting.
Also, many of the costumes that people buy could be made instead. Making a costume can save roughly twenty or thirty dollars and it will probably look better than one that is purchased because it will be made especially for you. A home-made costume will give the person wearing it a little more flair than someone who dressed up as the same thing but who bought their costume.
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