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KSU to host week of Halloween fun

Published on October 28, 2008 by The Sentinel

    With Halloween drawing ever closer, the student organizations at
KSU have been hard at work preparing exciting events to get everyone
into the Halloween spirit.

    One of these events is KSU’s first-ever “Fright Week,” which will be coordinated by the Kennesaw Activities Board from October 28 to 30. A separate attraction will be featured each day. Tuesday will feature the Fall Carnival, which will be held on the Campus Green and will last from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.. According to Ashley Nealy, the Theme Weeks coordinator, activities will include, but are not limited to: three major inflatables, a bungee run and a pumpkin-decorating contest. Traditional carnival food, such as popcorn and cotton candy, will also be available. “It’s like¥ KSU Day, but Halloween-themed” said Nealy.

    Wednesday will feature a ¥trip to Town Center’s “13 Stories Haunted House” at 8 p.m.. Admission will be free for the first 50 students to arrive with their KSU IDs in hand. Anyone arriving later will have to pay the full admission price of $16, so students are urged to arrive as early as possible.

    The final event, “Fright Film Nite,” will take place on Thursday at 8 p.m. outside KSU Place. This event is free for all students.
    “I think the Fall Carnival will draw a lot of students, since it is outside and all the attractions are free. Students can stop by at their leisure in between classes” Nealy said. Shannon Carter, the president of KAB, also believes the Fall Carnival will “be a lot of fun,” and is hoping to continue the tradition next year.

    Another event taking place this week is the 7th Annual Monster Ball Costume and Dance Party, which will be held on Halloween from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Student Center university rooms. The event will also host a costume contest, which will be judged by the Monster Ball planning committee. According to Jeff Cooper, the Associate Director of Residence Life, the contest will feature categories such as Best Couple, Best Duo, Scariest and Most Original. Prizes will include gift cards to campus and local merchants.

    When asked why he believed the event has done so well in the past, Cooper said “We have a great team of students and staff who work on it each year. The event is generally received well because it gives students a fun and exciting social outlet. We plan to concentrate on what students like most—good music, good costumes and good fun.” Cooper also said that Monster Ball originally started out as a small party for the new residential students but has grown to an average of 300-400 students each year. Last year, over 750 students attended. “The department of resources continues to invest in this event because of its overwhelming popularity with students,” said Cooper.

    Students can visit the KAB homepage at http://www.ksukab.com or the Residence Life homepage at http://www.kennesaw.edu/residencelife/Oct08News.pdf for more information on these events, as well as upcoming events by these organizations.