University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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outrageous costumes pumpkin carving trick-or-treating for beer dress up and celebrate halloiveen fun Linked arm in arm, junior John Morgan and three of his costumed friends stroll down South University toward the Elm Street Halloween party. For many students, Halloween was a time for creative expression and partying with friends. A. Kaminsky photo Halloween 61

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The pope carves pumpkins in the spirit of the holiday at Oxford housing. Halloween was not just an excuse to party; many students took part in other festive traditions such as pumpkin carving, hay riding, and visiting local haunted houses. L. Proux photo Two students compare elaborate costumes at a party on Halloween night. With Halloween falling on a Friday, area costume shops found themselves flooded for business during the week as students did their last minute shopping. A. Kaminsky photo by Nicole Mammo This year in France, Halloween was slowly losing its appeal. People were intent on ridding themselves and their country of a pastime that screamed of U.S. cultural dominance. But one French bakery owner put it best: Halloween isn ' t French at all, and that was the whole point. At the University this year, students clearly established the fact that although Halloween may not have been on the French agenda, they were not prepared to give it up any time soon. Halloween was not just a childhood pastime, it was an event that Americans embraced with excitement every year, no exceptions. Dressing up in costumes was a popular and obvious way to get into the spirit of the ghoulish season. Even ifit was forjust one night, Halloween gave people the opportunity to dress up in their fantasy costume, an activity that few could resist. Whether one participated in the costuming aspect of the festivities or not though, no one could deny that the diversity of the costumes was highly entertaining. The streets of Ann Arbor turned into a giant masquerade ball, and partygoers took part enthusiastically. Interesting costumes ranged anywhere from a guy dressed up as a pregnant nun, to Rocky Balboa, to a group of Care Bears. Although fraternities and other organizations threw Halloween parties, the most popular event was Nightmare on Elm Street, the block party on Elm Street. Here, students gathered in hordes to enjoy friendly company as well as a party atmosphere, but some were disappointed when they were given violations from local police. Although few people participated actively in the trick -or-treating for candy aspect of the holiday, the Halloween spirit was preserved in other ways aside from dressing up to drink at a party. Through visits to Wiard ' s Orchard, students had the chance to get fresh apples, cider and donuts. For many people, these items were an essential aspect of autumn festivities. Also, many haunted houses and hayrides were available in order to provide an extra good scare, provided that people were willing to make the drive. 60 Michigan Life

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below-zero temperatures an early-morning sparkling snowfall a hazardous fall on the ice if only it could be a winter wonderland Shielding herself from the snow, a student treks to class early in the winter semester. For many students, freezing weather and blizzard-like conditions strongly deterred from attending class. . 1. Kaminsky photo 62 Michigan Life