Sounds reminiscent of childhood Halloween echoed through campus last Monday, Oct. 28, as OFSL (Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life) held a Halloween party for local families and children. Villanova’s Greek life organizations ran tables surrounding the area of Corr Hall and the Oreo, handing out candy to delighted trick or treaters ranging from babies dressed in tiny pumpkin costumes to preteens donning spooky masks.
The event evidently made many of the children’s Halloween seasons special, allowing them the unique opportunity to dress up and celebrate on a college campus with its students. Each filled their respective canvas bag or pumpkin pail with candy and goodies from every table, with lollipops, glow sticks and stickers among some of the offerings. Campus was decorated to the nines, with colorful spooky lights and fake gravestones lining the walkways. The party also included a Halloween movie being shown outside Corr Hall, a great spot for families to take a break and kids to assess their candy hauls. Children of all ages zipped around campus all evening, stopping at every table to proudly exclaim “trick or treat” and wish a happy Halloween to students.
Not only was this event memorable for the families, but also for the Villanova students who participated in it. The party took place from 5:30-7:30pm, with many students involved in Greek life rotating to work at the tables and interact with families.
“It was really fun to give back to the community and get to interact with all the kids,” sophomore Jack Dollenberg said. “It was clear to say that they really enjoyed the experience.”
College students no longer get a traditional trick-or-treating experience like they did as children, so this event provided a great opportunity for Villanovans to reminisce and enjoy the holiday while also giving back to the local community.
OFSL brought holiday spirit to campus with its most recent event, bringing Villanova students together with the community to create a fond Halloween memory for all. Whether you were a kid dressing up, or a student involved on campus, the party was full of laughter and lots of candy.
