DU Clarion Volume 122 Issue 22 (Halloween Issue)

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Campus safety works to prevent school shootings “We teach a class called Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) CONTRIBUTING WRITER that includes active shooter, suspicious package, active bomb string of recent gun viothreats, the more severe incidents lence-related incidents and acts of terrorism,” said Johnacross college campuses ston. “The content comes from the prompted DU officials, FBI and it is taught all over the including the Department of country.”

Johnston said the classes teach Campus Safety to urge students to the Run, Hide, Fight model, which be aware of their own safety as well advocates different actions based on your proximity to the incident.

“If you’re on the other end of campus, get off the campus. If you are in the same building, [to] hide is probably your best option. If you are near an exit and can get to that, you should do that.

Every situation is going to be different,” Johnston explained.

“Generally, within 20 feet [of the shooter] or with a shooter in the same room, it’s either you or him. That’s where we train people to be more aggressive than they ever thought possible.”

These classes are crucial because according to FBI data, most shooters kill themselves before law enforcement can arrive, meaning people need to know how to handle a potential shooting or violent situation. Despite the GUSTO KUBIAK | CLARION importance of these Any suspicious activity should be reported to Campus Safety immediately at 303-871-3000. trainings, Johnston said

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as look out for others.

“The incidents are obviously very concerning to us. Campus Safety has taken a number of steps given those types of events,” Sergeant James Johnston explained.

Johnston said these steps include education and training for students, staff and faculty to help people know how to respond to any potential incident.

attendance at the classes, which are currently only offered per request, is usually low.

Campus Safety plans to start offering more of these classes during the winter quarter and hopes for more participation.

“People have been in the mindset of, it will never happen here, which is the worst mindset you can possibly have,” said Johnston.

In addition to training and education, Campus Safety also encourages students to sign up for DU Alert, the text message service that informs the DU community.

According to Campus Safety, 40 percent of the current student population is signed up for the alerts, a number that marks an increase over past years. Johnston also noted that during an emergency, sometimes DU alerts might have difficulty getting through because of excessive demand on the area’s cell towers.

“During an emergency it is really important to try and stay off your phone and stay off your data plan to free up more of the cell phone towers,” explained Johnston.

These efforts represent some of Campus Safety’s main programs to keep students safe from mass shooting events. Colorado has a history of shootings including events at Columbine High School in 1999, an Aurora Movie Theater in 2012 and Arapahoe High School in 2013.

“It hits very close to home,” said Johnston. “We’ve got a lot more insight on how to deal with these because so many have happened so close to home.”

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Freshman class elects two student senators BRYCE ARMIJO-HUBBARD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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etween Oct. 5 and Oct. 7, the freshman class voted for two students to become their senators for the 2015-2016 school year. After the votes were tallied, Olivia Storz and Daniel Sandberg were elected as the new representatives.

Though Sandberg could not be reached for comment, the Clarion spoke with Storz about her plans for the DU campus.

A large part of Storz’s platform is a focus on sexual assault.

“Even being here for a short while, there are several issues on campus

that I felt needed to be changed,” said Storz. “I know sexual assault is a big problem here—as it is on any college campus—and that’s a really big issue close to my heart.”

Storz also said she is open to any critiques and concerns from anyone on campus.

“I’ve met so many amazing people here already that are probably going to change the world. When I first came to DU, I felt like I belonged and I hope everyone feels that way. If you come to me, I will work really hard to go about making that change.”

Storz and Sandberg can be reached at the Undergraduate Student Government meetings every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

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Olivia Storz and Daniel Sandberg (not pictured) were elected freshman senators on Oct. 7.

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Women’s soccer finally finds victory

Oct. 23 at CIBER Field, succeeded by another successful home match SPORTS EDITOR on Oct. 25, where Denver won 1-0 over Indiana University- Purdue Note: This article was finalized University Indianapolis (IUPUI). on Monday, Oct. 26 and does A pleasant weekend for watchnot take into account any events ing and playing soccer, a large that have transpired since then. crowd of over 100 supporters arrived at CIBER Field on Oct. 23 fter encountering a and Oct. 25 to cheer on the team 12-game losing streak as they concluded their season this season, Denver’s home games. women’s soccer team has The stands at CIBER were finally discovered victory. packed with parents, students The Pioneers secured their and friends alike on Oct. 25 to first win of the season after celebrate Senior Night and to defeating Indiana University- honor the three soon-to-be-gradPurdue University Fort Wayne uated Pioneers as they played (IPFW) 1-0 in Fort Wayne, Indi- their final game on CIBER Field ana on Oct. 16. against IUPUI. After the favorable score was Seniors Taylor Ivins (West added to their resume, the Pio- Haven, Utah), Stella Norman neers finally found their winning (Lakewood, Colorado) and redmomentum. shirt junior Francesca Garzelloni Following the team’s first vic- (Parker, Colorado) were suptory of the season against IPFW, ported by their team and Pioneer Denver then went on to defeat community for four years of Western Illinois University 2-1 on soccer and leadership.

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On Oct. 25, Denver sported their pink uniforms during their match to honor breast cancer awareness and survivors. The crowd was decked in the color pink in support as well, making Denver’s fans and players standout on the field and in the stands.

Following the weekend’s wins, Pioneer goalkeeper, Cassidy Rey (Arcadia, California), was named the Summit League Defensive Player of the Week on Oct. 26 after her impressive showing during Denver’s second and third victories of the season.

Rey recorded six saves during the match against Western Illinois, along with only allowing one goal for Western Illinois during both matches.

Denver’s two-goal victory over Western Illinois was started by an own goal from Western Illinois’ Lindsey Kuitse, but the game-winner was secured by Pioneer junior Karina Fredette (Gatineau, Quebec) in the 67th

minute of play.

Again, in Oct. 25th’s match against IUPUI, Fredette scored the game-winning goal for Denver, securing the Pioneer’s three-game winning streak in the 72nd minute of play.

This was the third time Fredette has scored in the past five matches and the second time she has struck the winning goal for the team.

After the weekend’s victories, Denver landed as no. 5 in the Summit League standings, behind no. 4 University of South Dakota and no. three South Dakota State University.

Denver will travel to the University of Nebraska-Omaha on Oct. 30 where they will face the Nebraska-Omaha Durangos in their second to last regular season match of the year.

The Summit League Championship tournament is scheduled to begin on Nov. 5 in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Left: Sophomore Mackenzie Bothner (Park City, Utah) looks for a pass on Oct. 23. Right: A Pioneer and a player from Western Illinois both go for a header at Denver’s CIBER Field.

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enver’s swimming and diving team began their season with successful results after their first dual meets of the 2015-16 season.

On Oct. 16, the men headed to Laramie, Wyoming to compete against the University of Wyoming where the Pioneers won nine out of 15 events.

Meanwhile, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the women defeated Colorado State University in 13 out of 16 events. On the following day, Oct. 17, the women topped the University of Nebraska- Omaha in seven out of ten events hosted by the Pios at El Pomar Natatorium.

The successful nine events for the men’s swim and dive included a 400 yard relay (3:04.74) swam by junior Scott Bergstrom (White Salmon, Washington), sophomore

Ray Bornman (Mackay, Australia), sophomore Tim Cottam (Sydney, Australia) and redshirt junior Kyle Robrock (Savage, Minnesota).

Individuals from the relay team produced successful results in other events, including Bornman who won the 50 meter backstrong (23.54). Conference Swimmer-of-the-Week for the Summit League, Robrock, won the 50 yard fly (22.52), 100 yard individual medley (IM) (51.33) and the 100 yard free-style (46.16).

Commenting on the team’s preparation for the season, Robrock said, “The past few weeks have been pretty rough training-wise. With nine two-hour practices and three lift workouts per week, I think our team is prepared for whatever lies ahead of us [this season].”

In the meets against the Colorado State Rams and Omaha Mavericks, the women Pios produced favoring results and had outstand-

ing performances with their relays and individual events. “[The team] is the best it has been in the three years [I] have been on the team. Every day we are challenging each other in test sets, in the weight room and in the classroom,” Robrock said.

Robrock adds that the goal for the 2016 season is to do well in competitions and to make swimming a better known sport for the University.

Alongside Robrock, sophomore Morgan McCormick (Golden, Colorado) was named CollegeSwimming.com Conference Swimmer-of-the-Week for the Summit League.

McCormick won the 400 medley relay (3:48.97) against the Rams with sophomore Hedi Bradley (Victoria, British Columbia), junior Johanna Roas (Munich, Germany) and junior Amanda Sanders (Superior, Colorado).

McCormick placed first, individu-

ally, in the 200 yard back (200.65) and the 100 yard IM (58.51).

Against the Mavericks, McCormick finished first in the 100 yard backstroke (56.55) as well as the 200 medley relay (1:44.52) with teammates Roas, Sanders, and senior Zoe Huddleston (Rothschild, Wisconsin).

Regarding Denver’s first BigTen dual meet beginning Dec. 4 Robrock is confident the Pios could potentially win the invite against the University of Iowa, University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Both Denver’s men’s and women’s teams finished first in a dual meet in Lawrence, Kansas against the University of Kansas and Missouri State University on Oct. 23.

The following weekend, the men will travel to the University of California- Santa Cruz on Nov. 6 and the women are set to host the Air Force Academy on Nov. 7 at 12 p.m. in El Pomar Natatorium.

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Women’s lacrosse participates in exhibition play

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Denver’s women’s lacrosse team gathers in a huddle at the Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium during one of their 2014-15 season games. The 2015-16 season has yet to be released.

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tarting Oct. 24, Denver’s women’s lacrosse team traveled to Princeton, New Jersey, then to Baltimore, Maryland on Oct. 25 for exhibition matches against NCAA top-20 ranked programs.

Denver, currently ranked no. 27 took on no. 20 University of Albany, no. 6 Princeton University and no.

91 Lafayette College in Princeton.

The Pios then faced no. 16 University of Pennsylvania, no.

11-ranked Loyola University at Maryland and former back-toback National Champion, University of Maryland in Baltimore.

“We really came into this

weekend being flexible and adjusting to the other team,” said senior defender, Emily Conway (Darien, Connecticut).

Over the past couple weeks, the Pios have been preparing for the Fall Ball match-ups, a series of tournament scrimmages split up between locations over the course of two days. “[We’ve] been working on offense and defense, a lot of scrimmage scenarios and a lot of defensive-type scenario’s [we’re] expecting from other teams,” said freshman midfielder, Kendra Lanuza (Littleton, Colorado).

Additionally, the team has been focusing efforts on improving basic skills in order to assure strong game performance in the coming season. “[We’ve] been doing a fair amount of stick work and then a

couple of picture tickets,” said Head Coach Liza Kelly.

“One of [our] goals this fall was really getting a good idea of who our starting lineup was by the end of it, and [I] feel comfortable that we’ve done that.”

Denver finished the 2015 season 13-5 and made it to the semifinals of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Tournament where the Pios fell to the University of Southern California 17-9. “[We] want to win the regular season conference, conference championship and go deep in the NCAA tournament. [I] think that’s the overwhelming goal for the entire season,” said Kelly.

The Pios welcomed eight freshmen to the 2016 roster and former starting goalkeeper, Hannah Hook,

as an addition to the coaching staff. “[We] want to figure out who we are as a team and what our strengths and weaknesses are,” said Kelly.

Fall Ball typically does not keep scores because of the scrimmage-style of play taking place, but it was an excellent opportunity for Kelly and the the coaching staff to analyze the team against skilled competition before the Pios take on the regular season.

Conway is confident about the upcoming season. She said, “It really starts off the field. [We] have a great team chemistry, [we] have a lot of depth, speed and athleticism, which can take [us] really far.

The 2016 season’s schedule is still TBA for the women’s lacrosse team.

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bility to be a leader when you’re wearing a letter. Last year, we lost seven seniors and a lot of them were vocal guys and leaders for us on and off the ice. Someone needs to pick up that slack and I feel like I am one of the guys to do that. It’s cool, but it is also a responsibility you have to be aware of.

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his week, The Clarion sat down with hockey assistant captain Gabe Levin.

Q: How did you begin playing hockey?

A: I went to a Los Angeles Kings game when I was two years old and I fell in love with Wayne Gretzky. I made people start calling me Wayne when I was two. I learned to skate when I was three and I started playing right after that.

Q: How did you end up coming to DU? A: Coach Gwozdecky recruited me before Coach Monty (Jim Montgomery) came. It was a dream come true. I accepted over the phone as soon as they offered. I didn’t even need to come for a visit.

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Q: How has your role changed now that you are a senior and an assistant captain?

A: There’s a little more responsi-

Q: In regards to your new web show, “Gabbin’ with Gabe”, how did that come about and what is your favorite part of it?

A: I was told they wanted to give me my own show and I was taken aback a bit. I calmed down and then I was ready to give it a shot. The first episode went well thanks to some good editing by the media department. Hopefully, it’ll be a good way to help other students on campus to get to know our guys a little better because we’ve got some pretty funny characters. A lot of them don’t always get a chance to meet as many people on campus as they’d like to. Hopefully it gives other students a way to feel like they know us a little more and maybe we can make some friends through the show, if nothing else.

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Students require more attention during advising CAROLINE FIELD CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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inter registration is around the corner and as the date to pick classes comes closer, DU students are meeting with their major advisors to see which classes they need to sign up for in order to fulfill their requirements. Usually the advising meeting time goes anywhere from anywhere 15-45 minutes if you’re lucky enough, but depending on the major chosen and the student, the advising session should last until at least an hour has passed. All students need the option to have longer meeting times to clarify any questions that they might have on their DU journey as well as have the option to discuss potential internships and career development tools regarding their major.

The department of the student’s chosen major randomly assigns you an advisor, which you can view on PioneerWeb, and usually the student will have to contact that advisor independently or sign up for a meeting time on their office door. The process is not always explained well for new students and they may miss out on a chance to meet with their major advisor for the

winter quarter. Another problem is that students end up keeping their FSEM advisors for a long time and some may not even get to meet their department advisor until later in their college career.

DU should have an FSEM advisor and a department advisor in place when freshmen begin college and they should be able to keep those advisors for their entire college career.

In a department advisor meeting, the student usually goes over the degree requirements and then chooses classes depending on what classes the student has taken the previous quarter. The process is simple enough, but the meetings should be in greater detail especially as a student goes into their junior and senior years of college, when career development is essential.

The advisor can help clarify any questions about the major and planning out courses to take, as well as make sure that students are on track to graduate within four years. On the University of Colorado Denver campus, all freshmen are required to meet with their assigned four-year major advisor at least once every semester before registering for classes and they also provide advisors to students who haven’t chosen a major. As students we have the right to use all of the resources available to us just

like CU Denver, and DU should be more flexible with advising times and content as the year goes on as well as define major advisors for all scholars.

The current advising situation at DU is satisfactory, but it can be improved on vastly. Professors that DU choose are qualified enough and have at least

some experience in the major chosen to give great advice when it comes to a student’s future.

With winter quarter just on the horizon, students need to be prepared for anything that heads their way. The DU advising sessions can help with their preparation, and guide us to become the best scholars we can be.

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Advising should involve a permanent academic advisor and be more holistic according to Field.

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t’s that time of year again; time to grab a costume and get in the Halloween mood.

Even though this is no longer elementary school, going door to door with a pillowcase for candy, costumes are still required for Halloween night festivities on college campuses.

However, finding a costume can be difficult, especially considering the fact that the Halloween costumes advertised and sold to women are undeniably sexist.

In looking online for costume inspiration, it is blatantly obvious that there are double standards between the costumes promoted for men versus the costumes promoted for women.

For example, the top costumes for women at Party City may seem like a reasonable place to browse around at first, until the scroll bar inches down and starts to reveal costumes such as the “Hot SWAT,” “Bad Cop,” “Sultry Scarecrow” and don’t forget the “Ravishing Peacock.” All of these have one thing in common: they are blatantly sexualized. This is especially apparent when compared to the top costumes for

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Female Halloween costumes are undeniably sexist and blatantly sexualized, according to Abbie Randall.

men at Party City that display practical looking costumes of men in powerful job positions.

The sexualization of female Halloween costumes isn’t limited to Party City either; it’s a widespread cultural phenomenon that is highly advertised no matter what site is visited.

This standard is over-thetop, sexualizing objects that shouldn’t be remotely sexy.

These highly-sexualized and gendered expectations are harmful and unfair to women, but especially to those on college campuses deciding how to

dress on Halloween. College is a time for having fun and making memories, some of which should be had surrounding Halloween.

However, the pressure to fit an ideal of sexy and desirable, even in a fun Halloween costume, could take some of the fun away. The problem with these costumes isn’t the women who choose to wear them, but just the fact that these costumes are made in the first place. Their existence and promotion perpetuates sexualized standards of how women should dress.

Plus, women should have more

options and avenues to choose from and to feel comfortable wearing.

Of course, dressing “sexy” on Halloween isn’t and shouldn’t be an expectation for women.

There is nothing wrong with a woman wearing a costume that makes her feel confident, and maybe sexy; however, there is also nothing wrong with wearing a costume that is amusing and clever without looking sexual at all. To each their own as long as positive memories of Halloween night are part of the college experience.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: WHAT IS YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME THIS YEAR?

“I will be dressing up as a cop.”

“I am going to be the Cookie Monster and my friend is going to be Elmo.”

— KAITY YOUNG Freshman Arizona

— REYAN HAILE Sophomore California

— EMILY CLAYTON

“I am going to be Little Red Riding Hood.”

“I am dressing up as Indiana Jones.”

Junior California

— THOMAS ENCK Sophomore California

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Trick-or-treat, don’t party this Halloween TAYLOR SIENKIEWICZ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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hen you think of Halloween night, do you picture a smaller version of yourself, running from door-to-door in a childish costume, or wearing a somehow inappropriate outfit at a house party, holding a cup?

Which would you prefer?

The good-natured spirit of Halloween tends to fade with age, but it doesn’t have to. If college kids would stop looking at the date as a drinking opportunity and instead embrace the childish fun it holds, maybe Halloween could have the same liveliness as the season and the same fond nostalgia of Christmas, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving.

Kali Crossen, a junior from Boulder, Colorado majoring in marketing, is trying to bring back the wholesome fun with a fall

party this year. Her apartment included everything you’d think of as a child when you went to a Halloween party, with spooky decorations, themed cupcakes and fun music.

“I, personally, like to throw parties or funny events either with my family or friends that at least give people an opportunity to choose between going to the bars and going to something that changes it up, and gives them a chance to see that fun can be created sober, too,” she said.

The English Language Center on campus puts on a Halloween Fall Festival for international students, setting up traditional Halloween activities such as trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and dressing up in creative costumes. If international students are being introduced to this American holiday in these traditional ways, we shouldn’t practice an entirely different night.

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ELC students participate in traditional Halloween activities, unlike American students on the holiday, according to Sienkiewicz.

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Halloween costumes tend to be “sexy,” rather than traditional and fun, says Sienkiewicz.

Shaleigh Smith, a sophomore molecular biology major from Conifer, Colorado, breaks the college-girl Halloween stereotype with a fun giraffe costume. “I wanted to be a giraffe because it is my spirit animal and I want to be one with the giraffe this weekend,” she said.

“Last year I was a playboy bunny and it just didn’t speak to me on a spiritual level.”

In fact, it seems many girls are moving in this direction.

Women’s “sexy” Halloween costumes have been overdone for decades and people are over it.

Numerous popular stores such as Urban Outfitters sell nontraditional women’s costumes including several oversized animal onesies from unicorns to dinosaurs.

To a degree, our generation is taking steps toward casting away degrading costumes and some are seeing the value of wholesome fun on Halloween.

“I like to throw a fun event that I know people will maybe initially be turned off by, but look back on and really appreciate,” said Crossen. College students should embrace the idea that we all need a break from what goes on every weekend and what better way than to celebrate Halloween reliving our childhood? The more we realize that Halloween is a fun night already and we don’t need alcohol to “make it fun,” the closer we are to having a blast doing just what we did when we were eight years old and wearing a sheet with holes over our head.

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LOOKING FOR GHOSTS IN MARY REED CONNOR W. DAVIS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ith a firm push, Corporal Justin Lunn of University of Denver Campus Safety opens the hatch door. It makes a loud screech that echoes through the old brick tower, and the rickety spiral staircase we’re climbing vibrates through my hands, which are nervously gripping the railings.

“Watch your head right here,” he warns me. “You actually have to squeeze through a bit. And watch your lower back, too.”

We pull ourselves up through the narrow opening and arrive on top of Mary Reed, one of the oldest buildings at DU and a staple of the campus.

“Now we’re way up here,” he says.

It’s 1 a.m. on a Wednesday night, and we’re looking for ghosts. Various claims of paranormal activity have surfaced over the years at DU, and Lunn and I are standing on top of the very building where almost all of those claims have been made.

Believe it or not, major media

outlets such as the Denver Post and 9 News have even reported on the possibility of ghosts at DU, giving the stubbornest of non-believers a chance to give the topic some further consideration.

Lunn says he can’t quite rule anything out yet either.

“I’m definitely open to the possibility of them [ghostly encounters] happening,” says Lunn. “Especially because so many stories are out there and they’re not very explainable. It definitely catches my interest.”

Lunn has heard some serious stories that explain his open mindedness on the topic. And despite the major media coverage of just Mary Reed, he says most of the paranormal action he’s heard about occurred in the Iliff School of Theology.

“At least half of the officers don’t like going in there,” he says as he gazes at the building in the dark of night. “At least a couple of them have said books fell off the shelves and that they heard strange ruffling noises. One of our corporals last year also said he saw some sort of black,

shadowy entity behind him in a mirror so he turned around and there was nothing behind him.

He called it quits with that building after that.”

Another story of Lunn’s recounts a group of students who got spooked in the basement of Mary Reed.

“They [the students] were transferring some books and files from Margery Reed to here in the basement. There were probably 50 volunteer students moving everything and something happened down there that made them not want to come back and do it after that trip. Now, you’d think if it only happened to a couple people, at least a good half of that group would stay and actually finish the job. But all 50 didn’t want to come back.”

Denver historian and former professor at Auraria Higher Education Center, Phil Goodstein, has some insight to share as well.

He leads ghost tours all over the Mile-High City and sheds light on the hard history behind the many ghostly claims. But even he is a self-proclaimed “total skeptic,”

who just sees this topic as an opportunity for business.

“I do not believe in them [ghosts]. Basically what simply happened was, about 25 years ago, I was approached to do a Halloween haunted house tour. It was amazingly successful and still tends to be quite successful. And hearing that there is a demand for ghost stories, I set out to tell them more or less reflecting what is the lore, what is the legacy of the unity,” he says.

“Things are more than what they appear to be. And it is always necessary to look behind the surfaces and question everything. Particularly what your professors tell you.”

Lunn and I head back through the hatch, and down the rickety spiral staircase. After an hour and a half of wandering through every room in Mary Reed, we call it a night and say our goodbyes.

I don’t know if there are ghosts at DU. I also don’t know if there are ghosts at all. But I didn’t think I’d ever stand on top of Mary Reed getting to know a Campus Safety officer in the middle of the night.

So I’m going to keep an open mind because clearly anything is possible.

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Four of Denver’s best haunted houses KATE ROGERS

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alloween is here. And for college students it is no longer acceptable to go trick-or-treating.

Accepting candy from strangers has been replaced with costume parties and other more age-appropriate “treats.” Without the option of walking around your neighborhood for hours on end in the pursuit of chocolate bars, one can feel bored by the same old party routine. For a little more excitement this Halloween, check out these haunted houses that will keep you sufficiently scared in Denver, and maybe even get you running for the hills. But just because we are getting older doesn’t mean one can’t enjoy the thrill of a haunted house, so be sure to check one out before the end of the weekend.

Great Room Escape Location: 4120 Brighton Blvd. Denver, CO 80216 Dates: now - Oct. 29

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Cost: $39.95 The Great Room Escape is located minutes from Coors Field and is an attraction that will have you fighting for your life. In groups of 12 people, contestants pick between “The Cabin” or “Zombie,” which are themed rooms the groups have to escape from. Together the 12 people have 60 minutes to solve puzzles, clues and other tasks before zombies (if you pick the “Zombie” room) or a serial killer (if you pick “The Cabin” room) are released. Tickets are $39.95 per person and parties can view the schedule and make reservations online.

Asylum Haunted House Location: 6100 East 39th Ave. Denver, CO 802107 Dates: now - Nov. 11 Cost: $25.99 With possible wait time of an hour, it is a smart move to preorder tickets ($25.99) before heading to this creepy attraction. Asylum Haunted house is a quick 30-minute haunt, but you will never want to go into a hospital again. Several mentally

disturbed characters follow you, or worse, stare you down until you have shivers down your spine. In one room a patient is strapped down to a surgery table while chainsaws and screams ring in the background. The indoor haunt brings you through different aspects of a mental hospital, each patient crazier than the last.

City Of The Dead Location: 7007 E 88th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 Dates: now - Oct. 31 Cost: $25 at door City Of The Dead, located at I-76 and 88th Avenue, combines three different attractions into one: City Of The Dead, The Carnival of Carnage and Curse of Darkness. City Of The Dead is an indoor haunted house that has been around for over seven years. Every year new scare additions are added. The attraction is two stories high and features “larger-than-life sets” and “zombies EVERYWHERE,” as stated on the company’s website.

Tickets are $25 at the door and include all three attractions. If

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post-apocalyptic Denver is what you’ve been waiting for, check out this bundle of scares.

Haunted Field Of Screams Location: 10270 Riverdale Rd. Thornton, CO 80229 Dates: now - Oct. 31 Cost: $24 Haunted Field Of Screams is located 25 minutes from Denver in Thornton and according to Haunted Denver, it is one of the city’s “largest attractions.”

The entire maze is a mile long and brave Denverites are taken through a corn maze at night in addition to several different themed rooms. Haunted Field Of Screams is one location out of the three different scare events it has to offer. The two other attractions are Dead Man’s Maze and Zombie Paintball Massacre. Single tickets for Field Of Screams are $24, but ambitious Denverites can buy the Triple Scare Pass for $45.

For a night filled with screams, visit all three events, or go the more moderate and inexpensive route and pick one amongst the three.

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Be ready to get scared at the Haunted Field of Screams.

Letter to the freshman class: Halloween Edition CHLOE BARRETT

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ear Freshmen (or any first-time college Halloweener), There are few holidays the college culture embraces more than Halloween. While you’ve definitely surpassed the age that it’s socially acceptable for you to go door-to-door and demand candy, there are still plenty of treats to look forward to. From dressing up to picture-taking to

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Find a great costume (or a couple) and rock them.

the parties, here’s everything you should know to have a successful and safe Halloween.

1. Dress up In high school, Halloween lasts for just one night—but in college, Halloween becomes a weekend-long event that requires multiple costumes. If you go to a Halloween party (any party within five days of Halloween in either direction), everyone will be wearing a costume. It should be your goal to have the funniest, most clever and all around best one. Your sexy Donald Trump getup will not only be a great conversation-starter, but you’ll also find it’s fun to have a little anonymity for the weekend.

2. Wear a different costume every night Just think of the epic Instagram photo ops that will make your friends from home jealous when they see you having fun with all your new college friends.

You don’t want to be caught in the same getup for every shot. You’ll

not only have a lot of fun changing it up each night, but also show off the extent to which you’re celebrating—upwards of three separate, fun-filled nights, to be exact. You don’t even have to go out afterward. You don’t even have to know these people. Just take the picture.

twisting your ankle in front of the people you’ll be spending the next four years with, but it especially applies on Halloween. Do you really want to take a face plant on your way into the party dressed as Marilyn Monroe? While people may forget about your tumble by the next day, you’ll spend the rest of the night hobbling around as that girl. Also, wear a jacket. That skin-tight nurse getup will not provide enough coverage to combat the elements by 2 am.

3. Only dress up for class if you’re okay being the only one Gone are the high school days of Halloween parades and costume contests—if you show up to your chemistry lab wearing an authentic replica Chewbacca costume, you’ll probably be the only one, and you’ll probably set yourself on fire with a bunsen burner.

On that note, if you want to wear an authentic replica Chewbacca costume to class, do it—college is the best time in life to set yourself apart, and more importantly, indulge in outrageous costumes.

5. You’re responsible for your actions You might be Bill Clinton or a flight attendant or even a pumpkin spice latte for the night, but if you do something you regret, the consequences will be all yours the next day. Use good judgement and make smart choices so you don’t wake up wishing you didn’t have to change out of your costume.

4. Ladies, wear heels that you can walk in This is a pretty good rule in general if you want to avoid

Above all, be safe and these tips will ensure you make the most of your first college Halloweekend.

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A weekly examination of Denver’s art scene

Michael Reeder exhibit hidden in RiNo KATE ROGERS

ravel 10 minutes north of Coors Field and to the right of the Platte River, and one finds him or herself in the heart of Downtown Denver. Travel that same distance, but to the left of the Platte River, and one is traversing into new territory: River North Art District.

This isn’t so much a scene from West Side Story — RiNo (Jets) versus Downtown (Sharks) — but rather a sudden flashback to the mix of industrial complexes and wealthy neighborhoods captured so elegantly in “The Great Gatsby.”

RiNo is a clear reminder of the industrial age of Denver, yet the half-standing, half-crumbling buildings are now overrun by a melting pot of artists, art galleries, creative businesses and so much more. This area is like the furnace of Denver, the fiery underbelly that gives heat and life to the city.

Within this hotspot is Svper Ordinary, a gallery and store, currently hosting a solo exhibit for Texas-based artist Michael Reeder until Nov. 25.

Before one can enjoy this exhibit, they have to find it, a task easier said than done. Svper Ordinary is hidden away on Brighton Boulevard, and then tucked away in a marketplace known as The Source. The Source is a collection of restaurants and shops, a vibrant place worth checking out for its art and other offerings.

Reeder’s paintings and smallscale wooden sculptures on display at the gallery explore identity and the human condition. Reeder

uses two different characters in the pieces presented at the exhibit.

The characters, taken from creative commons, are cookie-cutter with no definitive features, but Reeder gives them life by adding layers of colorful features on top of them. Why he does this is up to the viewer. One can infer the re-emerging presence of these two characters suggestsw the multiple faces a single person can possess.

That, or it represents the progression of a person’s character over time as they change and develop with experience.

Reeder’s work, like all art, is open to interpretation, and one’s takeaway is as good as any.

According to his artist bio, self-interpretation is something that he encourages.

“Centered on portraiture, my current body of work seeks to make a direct connection with the audience. This connection encourages viewers to bring their own perceptions, imagination and vision to light alongside mine,” Reeder said on his personal website. “I avoid narrowing my conceptual focus in order to allow content to be found and seen for the first time.”

Each painting features a portraits of one of the two figures.

The face and upper body is layered with bright colors and shapes that are painted with perfect precision: definitive, sharp lines that give it an online graphic feel. The portrait are transformed into new characters with intense expressions and specific emotional ties to them.

Make a day of it and check out Reeder’s artwork while also enjoying everything The Source has to offer. This marketplace is equipped with a restaurant, bar, floral shop, cheese and meat deli and, of course, Svper Ordinary.

KATE ROGERS | CLARION The Source is a marketplace with food and drink options as well as art.

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The Buckhorn Exchange is a potentially haunted Denver landmark restaurant.

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t’s hard to talk about the culinary landscape of Denver without mentioning its golden child, the oldest restaurant in the MileHigh city, serving since 1893, the Buckhorn Exchange.

From the first gold miners and trappers to Teddy Roosevelt, this unassuming 19th century building has been the host and observer of many historical figures and of Denver’s yesteryears. Eating here is a lesson in history as one sits surrounded by artifacts, pictures and paintings from long past. Additionally, eating here is an experience in the paranormal.

Over 100 years of history and a very rough and tumble atmosphere in its early years have left the Buckhorn Exchange with a reputation for spooky circumstances. Over the years, there have been countless reports of ghostly voices and footsteps, as well as tables moving on their own. So, if enjoying a little side of paranormal activity with your elk is right up your alley, visit the Buckhorn this Halloween weekend.

Dining at the Buckhorn is choosing to feast on what one would consider classic, authentic Western cuisine. There are no overly-pretentious dishes or complicated ingredients; the best word to describe the food here is “grassroot.” Appetizers at Buckhorn are one of the best ways to sample their wide arrangement of game without the risk of an entire entree. There are exotic dishes to try such as rattlesnake chipotle queso served with fresh tortilla chips ($22) or the always crowd pleasing Rocky Mountain Oysters (if you don’t know what these are be sure to ask a Coloradan) with horseradish

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sauce ($8 or $12).

The main course options at the Buckhorn are perfectly tailored, no exhaustive list of dishes, options or sides. All dinner entrees include a choice of soup or salad and side choices of garlic mashed potatoes, baked potato, natural potato chips and baked beans or wild rice. If you enter the Victorian building craving beef, you’re absolutely set with options ranging from a four-pound strip loin steak for five people ($215) to a classic 12-oz New York strip ($41). If beef isn’t your first choice, Buckhorn has you matched with elk steaks ($42), buffalo tenderloin ($45-$53), Cornish game hen ($27) and combination dishes that allow you to mix and match from most of the meats offered (including salmon and quail).

This Grinder has a rattlesnake appetizer ($22) (it tastes exactly like chicken for those wondering), and an 8-oz buffalo tenderloin ($45) for the main dish. While the food is by all means fantastic, the buffalo steak marinated and cooked perfectly, the cuisine is by no means exemplary. It therefore seems that one pays a steep tax for atmosphere and experience.

While this might not necessarily be a bad thing to some, if one is only interested in fantastic and authentic western food, there might be more economical establishments. Obviously due to the prices, this is not a very college-friendly restaurant, but maybe a perfect weekend stop with the parents.

It is, however, an experience deep in Colorado history, and like high tea at the Brown Palace Hotel, something every Denverite—no matter how temporary that label is—should do.

The Buckhorn Exchange is located at 10th and Osage.

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alloween: a time for collecting enough candy to last until next October, dressing up in markedly inventive costumes, sharing memories of haunted exploits and, best of all, pranking close family and friends. The following students share stories of their own Halloween mischief.

Name: Devon Yach Year: Freshman Major: Finance Hometown:Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Story: “One Halloween, when I was nine years old, my mom got me this scary ghoul mask from Walgreens. I thought it would be funny to wear it with my bright red poncho and black rain boots in an attempt to scare my sister (who was 11 at the time). So, the morning of the 31st, I donned my majestic costume and walked up the stairs and crouched just below the

top step. I sat there and waited for my sister for hours. When she finally passed by, I jumped up and shouted ‘BOO!’ Terrified, she screamed and flailed her arms out. The next thing I knew, I was at the bottom of the stairs with a sprained wrist and a bump on my head. My sister, thinking I was a terrifying monster, pushed me down a flight of stairs and ran away.”

Name: Hana Gulli Year: Freshman Major: Undeclared Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota Story: When I was in seventh grade, my friends and I were trick-or-treating. We decided to go to our friend’s house and play a prank on him. I jumped the fence into his backyard, but he didn’t know I was there and he let his dogs out, and they started attacking me. I was so scared that I couldn’t climb back over the fence and the dogs kept jumping on me. I was finally able to get out and we went back to my friend’s house. I thought I had a scratch on my leg, so I

rolled up my pants and, all of a sudden, blood started squirting everywhere. One of the dogs had bit me very hard and I ended up needing stitches and I still have a huge scar on my leg from it.

Name: Elizabeth Farwell Year: Freshman Major: English Hometown: Austin, Texas Story: “In eighth grade you get this ego that makes you think you can do whatever you want.

So, to exercise this divine right, at a sleepover some friends and I decided we’d take down the large goblin blow-up decoration in my friend’s yard and throw it in the street with some strings attached so we could move it like a puppet. We hid outside in the bushes of her front porch all night long waiting for people to drive by. The end result? A maximum of three cars merely swerving 10 inches off their path to the left to avoid hitting the jumping, flat, indistinguishable “monster” in the street, and a mother who was very mad the next day when there were still tire marks all over the life and

soul of her house’s Halloween spirit.”

Name: Jenny Chau Year: Freshman Major: Double-majoring in biology and psychology Hometown: Denver, Colorado Story: “Once, I was at a friends house, and another one of my friends and I had a lot of stickers—witches’ hats, spiders and stuff—and we didn’t know what to use it for so we printed out pictures of Nicolas Cage and put the hats on them. I’m not sure how this part happened, but we ended up putting those pictures on the toilet seat cover thing so that when our friend went to pee, he would flip up the toilet seat cover and see Nicolas Cage’s face. He went to pee, and then he came storming out of the bathroom and freaked out at us. It was funny.”

This weekend, enter into the Halloween festivities cautious of irrationally strong sisters, neighbors’ blood-sucking dogs, blow-up goblin-stealing children and Nicolas Cage pictures on toilet seats.

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ou can’t make it through your 8 a.m. without smelling artificial pumpkin, the days are getting shorter, the temperatures lower, a night hasn’t passed that one of your friends hasn’t pranked you—Halloween must be near.

While you may have thought of the perfect costume to commemorate the night, your dorm room or apartment might be lacking festivity. There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to bring it to your living space with these five simple DIY and in-store decoration ideas. Of course, make sure that your dorm or building allows decorating and

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Pumpkin painting is an easy and inexpensive way to decorate your dorm room.

make sure your roomie is up for it before you invade your room with pumpkins and spider webs.

Sinister spider window scene What you need: Black electrical tape, black cardstock, black pipe cleaners and black string How to: Using the tape, freehand a spiderweb design using the full width for the straight sections, and cut the tape in half to make skinnier lengths for the scalloped sections. Fashion the black cardstock, black pipe cleaners and a length of the black string into a creepy-looking spider for the corner.

Painted pumpkins What you need: A pumpkin and paint of your choice How to: This one’s pretty

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Entertain your floor with a creative mummy door decoration.

self-explanatory: choose a pumpkin, clean and dry it, decide on a design (for example, if it’s a square pumpkin it could become a Frankenstein head) and paint it to your liking.

Mummy door decoration What you need: White crepe paper, black marker, two white-paper plates and double-sided tape How to: Start by drawing a large black circle in the middle of both the paper plates, wrap your door with the crepe paper, folding it on the inside of the door and securing it with the double-sided tape.

Apply each streamer at a different angle to give it that mummy look and continue the process until the entire door is covered and tape the two eyes near the top of the door.

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Toilet paper roll eyes use supplies you already have, besides glowsticks

Toilet paper roll eyes What you need: Toilet paper roll, glowstick bracelets and scissors How to: This one’s a classic— first, draw eyes onto the toilet paper roll and cut them out with tiny scissors. Then, crack the glow stick bracelet, put it inside the toilet paper roll to give your eyes that glow-y look, and secure both sides with duct tape.

Put the makeshift eyes throughout your room or apartment and outside your window and watch passers-by flee with fear.

Follow these ideas to bring Halloween into your living space, entertain your hall and definitely impress your friends.

Happy haunting, Pios.

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‘Dovekeepers’ a story of resilience ABBIE RANDALL

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PHOTO COURTESY OF VULTURE.COM Michael Stuhbarg (left), Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet (right) star in “Steve Jobs,” a behind-the-scenes look at some of Apple’s relases.

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(the Macintosh, the NeXTCube and the iMac, respectively) instead of the standard biopic format. This three-act structure, which morphs the film into an elaborately beautiful play, allows the audience to watch Jobs’ soul unravel behind the scenes of events that defined him most to the outside world. It’s an ingenious arrangement.

Like in any good play, the acting is what really shines. Michael Fassbender is unquestionably electric as Jobs. It’s no easy task to work from a Sorkin script, especially one as thorny and biting as this one, but Fassbender is more than up to the task. He brings the cruelty, the genius and the intensity needed to bring Jobs to life, finally creating a depiction that is equal to the horror stories that have haunted Jobs’ legacy. Kate Winslet’s (“Titanic”) performance as his long-suffering “work-wife” and marketing executive Joanna Hoffman is equally powerful, providing a vital moral counter to Job’s brash

and fiery persona. Seth Rogen (“This is the End”) and Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom”) also put in stellar work as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and CEO John Sculley, both showing the pain and frustration of working with a man who they admire and respect that in turn does little to show gratitude for them.

What comes out of these powerful performances and the deft writing behind them is a portrait of a man who considers his work to be better than himself, so he thinks of nothing but himself in order to change the world. He struggles with anger and pain over a daughter he doesn’t believe to be his, struggles with his past and struggles with the expectations of a world who seems to worship him. The film pays its respects not by glorifying him, but by being as honest about his soul as possible. It inspires one to think differently. That’s probably what Jobs would have wanted, no matter what the cost.

et backstage at three major product launches in the decades before Apple truly took the world by storm, “Steve Jobs” paints a complex portrait of a man who would become a household name and change technology forever. Directed by visionary director Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and written by infamously fiery screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (“The Social Network”), the second cinematic attempt to capture the mythical man that was Apple’s Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender, “12 Years a Slave) asks one seemingly simple question: can a man who is great at what he does also be a good person?

The answer to this question is not an easy one, but the team behind this film attempts to solve it in utterly dazzling fashion. The film is an absolute triumph from start to finish, with the acting, writing and direction in top form.

These three aspects work together so seamlessly that it’s easy to forget that the real story behind these events wasn’t particularly exciting.

Many of the events portrayed in the film occurred without a hitch and without many of the characters present in the script causing tension with Jobs. Sorkin’s script certainly takes a large amount of artistic license, elevating relatively unspectacular events to tense and quick-paced scenes of drama, but it’s important to remember the purpose of the film is to try and explore what made Jobs tick rather than every little thing he did. This is why the narrative is unusually structured around the reveal events PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB.COM for three of Job’s biggest products Lisa Brennan-Jobs (Mackenzie Moss) looks at one of the earliest Apple computers.

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t’s often easy to step into selfpity; it’s part of being human.

Whether from sadness, stress, hardships, fear, all of the above or something different, it doesn’t take a great deal of effort to sink into a world of isolation. However, in “The Dovekeepers,” Alice Hoffman reminds us that pain, challenge and hardship are felt the same across the seemingly strict boundaries of culture, space and time.

“The Dovekeepers” details the stories of four Jewish women over four years. Living in the city of Masada in 70 C.E., these four women (Yael, Revka, Aziza and Shirah) describe life inside stone walls as they, and hundreds of other persecuted Jewish people, take a stand against the Romans. Their stories are interwoven but still allow for a clear chronology of events that culminate and finally conclude in a shocking and tear-jerking event.

Hoffman gives elegance and composure to a period of history that was anything but revered. Her characters are genuine and realistic, beautifully lacking the over-imposed pride or nobility often found in heroines. They embody challenge, brave the future and experience the truths of love and sacrifice, which are often one and the same in their realities.

Her mature writing style gives the rational and intense authority the story needs to span thousands of years and still carry weight and importance in today’s world, just as Masada is an impressive fortress, still standing today despite the brutal attack waged upon it by the Romans and the following years of inevitable erosion.

Hoffman brings her characters to life and draws her readers into their struggles and fortunes, but the most captivating piece of “The Dovekeepers” is its basis in truth.

Though it is a work of fiction and the women’s stories aren’t factual, they are compelling possibilities and considerations housed in the truth of an unbelievable and tragic historical event. “The Dovekeepers” will live on in readers’ hearts and minds, bringing with it the story of Masada.

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‘Paranormal Activity’ Top horror movie scores ties up loose ends TARYN ALLEN

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round this time of year, many films can be recognized simply by their spooky scores. Here is a look at some of the all-time best music in Halloween horror movies.

“Psycho”

PHOTO COURTESY OF MOVIEPILOT.COM “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” deals with similar themes as the others.

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At its core, the premise of “Ghost Dimension” is essentially EXECUTIVE EDITOR the same as the other five “Paranormal Activity” films, but it is dift’s not uncommon for horror ferent in that it connects the dots film franchises to spin a bit between each separate storyline. out of control with excessive Footage from “Paranormal Activity sequels. Series like “Final 3” is used to explain why the family Destination,” “Saw” and “Scream” is being haunted, which adds some never seem to end, with four or extra depth to the mostly recycled five sequels that often decline in plot. However, this may be conquality with each installment. The fusing for those who haven’t seen “Paranormal Activity” series is the rest of the series, as very little perhaps the most recent example is fully explained and some knowlof this phenomenon. The sixth and edge of the characters from previfinal film in the series, “Paranor- ous films is necessary to completely mal Activity: The Ghost Dimen- understand what’s going on. sion,” premiered on Oct. 23, and The standout actor in this though the film is truly frightening film is undoubtedly George, who at times, it quickly reveals itself to skillfully portrays the gradual be another passable yet entirely shift from loving daughter to unremarkable sequel. demon child. Gill also adds some Like its predecessors, “Paranor- refreshing moments of humor mal Activity: The Ghost Dimension” throughout the film, but, outside is a found-footage film chronicling of these brief interludes, his perthe haunting of a typical suburban formance is hardly remarkable. family. In this installment, Ryan The film does provide several (Chris J. Murray, “Grand Theft good scares, but it’s unlikely to Auto IV”) and Emily (Brit Shaw, leave viewers with nightmares.

“Clemency”) and their daughter This is partly due to the fact that Leila (Ivy George, “Curse of the for the first time in the series, Slender Man”) have recently moved the spirit haunting the family into a new home and are spending actually becomes visible. In Christmas with Ryan’s some scenes this brother, Mike (Dan is effective, but Gill, “The Wedding for the most part Ringer”) and Emily’s it removes the air friend Skyler (Olivia of mystery and Taylor Bradley, “Cherdetracts from the nobyl Diaries”). frightening aspect When Ryan uncovof the film. ers an old video camera O v e r a l l , in the house, he begins “Ghost Dimento see strange shapes sion” is better on the recordings. than expected, but Then Leila starts it certainly won’t spending time with a become a classic. new imaginary friend, If you’re looking Tobey, and little by for a fun night out little her behavior for Halloween, seems to change; her this could be a family finds her trying PHOTO COURTESY OF WISC.EDU good option, but to burn Bibles and bury The film is the sixth in the franchise. make sure you’ve rosaries in the middle seen the other of the night. As strange occurrences “Paranormal Activity” films first. continue to happen around the Otherwise, you’re better off stickhouse, the family begins to fear that ing to an old Halloween favorite. their daughter is being haunted.

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Bernard Herrmann made history for his contribution to Alfred Hitchcock’s most famous film. The score for “Pyscho,” the 1960 psychological thriller/ horror success, is extremely popular and well recognized, and it deserves all its commendations.

Stark bursts of strings penetrate the film, coupled with smooth lines of haunting melody, which characterize Norman Bates and his mother. “Psycho’s” violent sounding music has inspired scores for many other horror films through the years. On Oct. 30, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra will present “Symphony at the Movies: Psycho” at Boettcher Concert Hall, where the orchestra plays live to accompany a screening of Hitchcock’s film.

“The Silence of the Lambs” This 1991 film directed by Jonathan Demme has achieved unmatched success in the horror genre and that is partly due to the powerful score. Howard Shore composed an unsettling compilation of chimes and string instruments to create tension in this psychological thriller. While the whole soundtrack is excellent, the title theme is extraordinarily chilling and recognizable.

ominous and ghostly soundtrack that is both sad and frightening.

Carpenter created it in a more minimalist way than his other compositions (“Halloween,” “Escape from L.A.,” “Christine”) with low drones and some piano, but it still stands out as an impressive and haunting film score.

“Halloween” Besides “Jaws” of course— which, regardless of its universally known music, did not make this list due to its dissociation with Halloween--the soundtrack for the 1978 film “Halloween” is the most recognizable of all horror soundtracks. John Carpenter directed and composed this in stark contrast to “The Fog,” and it is his most successful film by far. This is a great example of a score that makes the movie, as it is said that if one were to remove the music from “Halloween,” the film would be ultimately boring and hardly scary at all. The repetitive, spine chilling theme in 10/8 time signature changes the movie entirely.

“Rosemary’s Baby” “Rosemary’s Baby” was released in 1968 with director Roman Polanski. It features a score by Krzysztof Komeda, a Polish jazz pianist, who combines gloominess and optimism, horror and jazz into a thrilling soundtrack. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score. Komeda died young, but he is well remembered for this strikingly varied and memorable score.

“Suspiria” This movie is well regarded in the search for the best horror score. It was directed by Dario Argento in 1977 and features a score composed by the rock band Goblin. The music is intensely creepy, featuring mostly drums and synthesizer but also guitar and piano riffs, spooky voices and even witch screams. The film “Suspiria” premiered a futuristic compilation of music ahead of its time.

“The Fog” In 1980, John Carpenter directed and wrote the score for the film “The Fog.” It is an

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Film characters inspire creative costumes TAMARRA NELSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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alloween costumes have a tendency to all look alike. Among the chaos that is midterms, it’s easy to fall in line with the mass of cats, superheroes and Mickey and Minnie Mouses. It’s understandable because they’re quick and cheap, but this year doesn’t have to be that way. Whether it’s with a significant other, a group of friends or all alone, make this Halloween different with these unique costumes from fan-favorite films.

Couples: Juno and Bleeker (“Juno”)

So Juno and Bleeker aren’t exactly a power couple but, gosh darn it, aren’t they adorable? For those who want to be the cutest in the room without making everyone else nauseous, this is it. Grab

a significant other (or a good friend) and bring this Oscar-winning movie’s charm to life.

Besties: Napoleon and Pedro (“Napoleon Dynamite”)

Must-haves: Bleeker’s maroon t-shirt, gold gym shorts and a container of tic-tacs.

Juno’s striped top, a skirt, jeans and a pillow shaped to look like a baby bump.

Must-haves: White button-up, navy blue blazer, pencil skirts, yellow neckerchief and if it can be found, a pitch pipe.

Going Solo: Mia Wallace (“Pulp Fiction”)

Not everyone has seen “Pulp Fiction,” but Mia Wallace is so recognizable it doesn’t matter.

This pop culture icon is simple enough to replicate at the last minute, but just clever enough to trick people into thinking it took some planning. Plus, it gives the wearer an excuse to whip out their coolest dance moves.

Must-haves: A white but-

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“Napoleon Dynamite” is a cult classic.

This one may be a bit more difficult to do with the curly red hair and “Vote for Pedro” shirt, but it’s so worth it. There are only a few people in existence who don’t love “Napoleon Dynamite,” and those people haven’t seen it. The best part about this costume is the endless amount of quotes the wearers get to spout off all night.

Must-haves: Napoleon’s “Vote for Pedro” t-shirt, a curly red wig and glasses. Pedro’s button up shirt, bolo tie and mustache. Bonus points if Napoleon fills his pockets with tater-tots.

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Make your costume “Pitch Perfect.”

For everyone: Tod and Cooper (“Fox and the Hound”)

Who doesn’t love this sweet Disney classic? People may not get the reference right away, but once they’re told, they will melt.

Seriously, the amount of “aws” this costume will get is ridiculous.

This precious costume works for best friends, couples, siblings, boys and girls, so the versatility leaves some wiggle room.

Group: The Barden Bellas (“Pitch Perfect”)

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Uma Thurman plays the iconic Mia Wallace.

ton-up shirt, black pants or leggings, a black wig if possible and a cigarette.

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The Barden Bellas may be the most well-loved film characters to come out in the past few years, so this costume has so many perks.

Again, the outfits are simple yet recognizable, so a last-minute scramble the day before Halloween won’t be a problem here. And with the costumes comes a great opportunity for a musical number with friends.

“Juno” stars Michael Cera and Ellen Page.

Pio Playlist A weekly collection of tunes compiled by the Clarion staff

Spooky Halloween tracks JOCELYN ROCKHOLD STAFF WRITER

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alloween is this weekend, so everyone is in dire need of the perfect playlist for Halloween trick-or-treating and

more. Mix it up with an eclectic “Buffy the Vampire Slayer combination of soundtrack tunes Theme” - Nerf Herder and classic songs for your spooky time out.

“Disturbia”- Rihanna “This Is Halloween” - The Nightmare Before Christmas Cast “Thriller” - Michael Jackson “Superstition” - Stevie Wonder “Ghostbusters” - Ray Parker Jr. “Psycho Killer” - Talking Heads “Time Warp” - Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)” - David Bowie “My Teacher is a Werewolf” Harry and the Potters

“Ghost” - Halsey “Monster Mash” - Bobby “Boris” Pickett “Heads Will Roll” - Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Cannibal” - Ke$ha “Werewolves of London” Warren Zevon “Howlin’ for You” - Black Keys “Dracula” - Gorillaz “Burn the Witch” - Queens of the Stone Age

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Tod and Cooper are easy costumes.

Must-haves: Fox and dog ears. Quick and easy.

This Halloween, don’t make excuses. Watch a movie and get creative.

“Pet Sematary” - The Ramones “Double Trouble” - John Williams, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Soundtrack” “Highway to Hell” - Quiet Riot “Sympathy for the Devil: The Rolling Stones “Creep” - Radiohead “A Nightmare On My Street” - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince “Weird Science” - Oingo Boingo “I Want Candy” - Aaron Carter

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LOCAL BAND Q & A: PLUM JOCELYN ROCKHOLD

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STAFF WRITER

ocal rock band Plum, comprised of Kyle Miller (guitar and vocals), Jake Supple (bass and vocals) and Ty Baron (guitar and vocals) has been up to a lot—the band opened for Charles Bradley at the Bluebird Theater, played a successful set at the Underground Music Showcase earlier this year and have made a name for themselves in the local scene. Throughout all of this, Plum has been in the studio, and the band has some exciting things to say about their upcoming plans.

Q: A:

You have an EP coming out. When is it coming out, what’s it called and what will it be like?

Baron: It’ll be online. The Monday before…

Miller: Dec 11. It’s called “Light Years, Dark Years.” Five songs. We’re pressing into CD, possibly a 10 inch. It’s a follow up.

B: It touches on some new stuff.

M: It’s definitely the same band.

Q: A:

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What is your songwriting process like?

B: The three of us all write songs. Sometimes someone will have a small idea and we’ll all work it out together, or one person will have a fully formed song. It comes differently depending on who wrote the song and how much of it they have done before.

Supple: It was pretty meticulous.

B: We have the tendency to finish songs, pick them apart, and finish them again.

Plum, a local Denver rock band with growing popularity, has a new five song EP coming out called “Light Years, Dark Years.”

Q: A:

Denver has a huge psych rock scene. How has that affected Plum musically?

S: It’s made us not want to do psych rock. I don’t want to be pretentious or anything, but we want to do rock and roll.

Just because the ’60s were psychedelic to so many people doesn’t mean our influence from that generation is psychedelic . . . It’s hard for us to put a label on our genre. It is psychedelic rock, but it’s not psych rock that people think of.

Q: A:

Is there anything else you want to say about the EP or other upcoming plans?

S: I heard the mixes, and I’m really excited. The artwork I’m excited about . . . It sounds different from our first three singles, production wise, but it’s an expansion.

B: We made it an interesting set of songs from start to finish.