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It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. «PPYPPY HALLOWHALLOWEW ^^^^_^ Bowling Green State University THURSDAY October 31, 2002 CLOUDY HIGH 461 LOW 33 not they should deport M ■ J L. 1 ■ A W ■ \^_J www.bintws.com Haitian refugees; PAGE 5 ■ M A daily independent student press VOLUME 95 ISSUE 47 POPULAR CULTURE WHATA WITCH COSTUMES: Today is the day when students and faculty HORROR GENRE express their Halloween spirit by dressing up in seasonal attire. Many students will set out after classes to share in the holiday celebrations that EXAMINED will take place across the community. We encourage everyone to have fun and be FfcFMt courteous when you're out. "They [the audience] learn things like not let- ting the beast within them out... the dangers of misguided sexual aggression." JEFFREY*, BROWN POPULAR CULTURE PROFESSOR Uptown hosts By Matthew Clark Other pop culture sources often con- ■ COMER tain sexual themes, but it's especially Blood, guts, sex and mean old prevalent in horror, mainly because of men with "knives for fingers" are the genre's audience. all trails of ihe horror film. One of The sexual themes in horror films annual party Ihe oldest film genres, horror often meet with the violent ones. films are the topic of a new class According to Brown, the body being in the Popular Culture mangled, gutted, gauged or altered in Department offered this sum- many horror films is punishment for mer. the character's often misguided sexual for students Jeffrey A. Brown, professor ways. of Pop Culture 350, empha- Students in the class watch several By Michael Evtrman have two contests this year," sizes such things as the types of films including aliens, psy- PULSE WRITER Jeff Hobbie, the owner of psychological appeal of chotics, slashers and monster films Planning on wearing an Uptown, said. "This is because horror films in Ws class. The films range from the early 1900s to elaborate and over-the-top every week on Wednesdays we "They Ihonor filmsl today. costume this Halloween? Well have our Gothic night and grew out of the Brothers "We start with classic monsters, King if so, put it to use and try to since people usually show up Grimm literature we've Kong, Hi.K ill.i and Frankenstein," he make some money. dressed in outrageous attire, read for centuries," said. At Uptown's annual we wanted to include them in Brown said about the Later, students watch 1950s films, Halloween Costume Party, on the fun." origins of horror. "To such as "Invasion of the Body club goers are encouraged to Uptown will open its doors warn people about how Snatchers", and more modem films like come out in the most eye at 9 pin on both nights, and to behave, you frighten "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and "Stir catching costumes they can judges will be circulating them. Film just naturally fit of Echoes". create with the hopes of walk- through the club to decide into that." Of course, landmark films such as ing away winning first place. who they feel should go before According to Brown, viewers The Exorcist and Psycho are shown and Judges will be walking around the crowd at around 12:30 am. are attracted to horror films for discussed as, well. the club all night long picking Judges will also make their way lots of different reasons. They want Brown feels that horror films are out the top 15 to 20 partici- through Downtown to search a new thrill or a roller coaster ride. scary because often we aren't prepared pants who they feel are wear- for contestants. In some films the monsters for each movie's intellectual twists and ing the best costumes. The "I would recommend any- become the stars. These films often tricks. judges' picks will then be given one who seriously thinks they force us to identity with the killer, and "The rules that apply in the real an invitation to go on stage have a shot at winning the add another interesting element that world don't apply in the movie world," later in the night when trie competition to arrive at least appeals to some viewers, he said. Brown said. "That's the fun of it because crowd ultimately decides the by 10 or 11," Hobbie said. "This Brown added that the sexual and we know what the rules are." winner. Money will be given to wiD give the judges plenty of gender-related content featured in Students registering for the class the top three finishers — $50 time to examine their cos- many horror films is a great attrac- should expect to leam new and inter- for third place, $ 150 for second tumes and make their deci- tion for its often adolescent and pre- esting things about the genre, and the and a grand prize of $300 for sions." adolescent audience. messages that the films contain. the best costume of the night. This will be the 23rd annual "They Ithe audiencel team "I expect students to get an under- The remaining participants Halloween Costume Parry held things like not letting the beast standing of how the genre works and will also receiveT-sliirts as run- at Uptown because of stu- within them out...the dangers how it enforces cultural rules about ner-up prizes dents' appreciation for it, of misguided sexual aggres- proper behavior," Brown said. This year there will be two Hobbie said. sion," Brown said. contests, one yesterday and "People would probably one today. "Since Halloween fell on a UPTOWN, PAGE 2 Thursday night we decided to Union delivers night of tricks and treats for U. students Bran* Hasting The big event of the night is a QUESTIONS FOR THE UNION SCAVENGER HUNT nator. She said that questions Others." Tonight they will show REPORIER drawing for a trip to Tampa, Fla. about those tenants should prob- "13 Ghosts" at 9 p.m. The University will host a to see the Bowling Green-South • What does Cole Sears see in the movie "The Sixth Sense?" ably be answered first so that par- All activities tonight will be Halloween parry tonight from 8 Florida game on Nov. 16. The ticipants can get those answers. held on the second floor and p.m. to 11 p.m. In Multipurpose winner and a guest will fly to • Where in the Student Union can you get free popcorn? Faley also said that there will be signs will be posted directing Room (228) at (he Bowen- Florida on Nov. 15 and stay for specials all over the Union today. people to the festivities. Both Thompson Student Union. two days and one night. Hotel "Stampers has a sale on orange paper, Wendy's will be having Hanco and Faley said they would Students attending can partici- and flight fees will be covered. scary movies that have been in at the Halloween party by 9:45 pate in a variety of activities, some specials, and the University like to see as many people as pos- The trip is being sponsored by the p.m. Only sheets with all ques- including a caramel apple stand University Athletic Department shown in the movie theater this Bookstore has discounts on sible attend. and free Tarot readings by local Students, faculty and staff must week. tions answered correctly will be Halloween items," she said. "Lf this goes well, then maybe psychics from Fortunes & participate in a scavenger hunt in "The purpose is to explore the eligible for the drawing. On Nov. 1, Dining Services will wc will have started a new tradi- Treasures Ltd. Snacks of chips order to be eligible to win the trip. building," Hanco said. "We want The winner of the trip will be have special menu items in cele- tion," Faley said. and cider will be served all night Rosa Hanco, Union program students to use it as much as pos- chosen at 10 p m Participants bration of the Day of the Dead, The Halloween party is spon- Fans of live music will enjoy a coordinator, said participants sible and appreciate what's here." must be present to win. Faley said. sored by the Student Union performance by alternative rock must answer questions about Question sheets are available at "Here's a hint Some of our ten- This week the Union has been Marketing Committee and band Oval Opus from 8:30 to 11 services in the Union, questions the Union Information Desk. ants close early," said Valerie showing scary movies such as Bowen-Thompson Student "The Sixth Sense" and "The p.m. about the building and about the Completed sheets can be turned Faley, Union marketing coordi- Union Programs. FRIDAY SATURDAY FOUR-DAY FORECAST Scattered The four-day forecast is taken Mostly High: 40' High: 37' Showers High: 47" Cloudy Low: 17" Snow Low: 23' from weather.com »J» Showers Low 29' F0RALLMNDrVSV1SfTWWWi6NEWS.COM 2 Thursday, October 31. 2002 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Month ends with a memorial to women By fcbryBrti White found on campus two years ago.