Allison Tirado, senior neuroscience major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
I like all the serial killer ones.
Do you have a favorite?
No, but I had a friend that did an axe murderer and I really like that one. She was holding a little axe with blood on it, splatter, and I was like ‘Yeah, this is really good.’ I think it was a specific character, but I just think it’s fun when it [has the] vibes of a serial killer.
Do you plan on dressing up for Halloween?
No. It’s hard for me to find costumes, and I like to look at other people’s more than trying to figure out my own. I just usually grab clothes and say ‘Yeah, this works.’ Last year, I dressed up as Eleven from Stranger Things, but specifically in season two when it was like the 80’s kind of vibe because I had an outfit that looked close enough and my hair was curly.
Miles McElhaney, first-year undecided major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
It would have to correlate with my interests, right? I’m into anime. From my favorite one I’ve seen, probably Gojo. I kind of love him. I always love the people who go the extra mile [and] get really crazy and inventive with it. Lots of props, makeup, anything like that.
Do you plan on dressing up for Halloween?
I do. I did bring a costume. I’m going as Frisk from Undertale. Just kind of a little thing, sweater, shorts, you know, keep it simple. I like it. That’s all that matters.
Did you dress up last year?
I didn’t dress up last year, but I’ve been getting into it more recently.
Ryan Ventura, first-year undecided major
Do you have a favorite Halloween costume?
I don’t have a favorite one, but when I was little, I always used to get Stormtrooper costumes from “Star Wars.”
Do you remember the last time you dressed up in a costume?
I think the last time I dressed up was as Ricky Bobby from “Talladega Nights.”
What made you want to dress up as Ricky Bobby?
The theme of the party was you had to dress up as someone or something that starts with the first letter of your name. So my name’s Ryan, I’ve always liked “Talladega Nights,” so I picked Ricky Bobby.
Do you plan on dressing up this year?
I do. I don’t know what I’m going to be yet, though. It might be last minute.
JaeAnn Hines, first-year finance and accounting double-major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
My favorite is one that my friend showed me. She is doing it with her boyfriend and she is Travis Kelce and her boyfriend is Taylor Swift.
Do you have any plans to dress up this Halloween?
I am. My costumes aren’t very good. I’m just going to be a black cat and then an alien. Literally the most basic thing you can be.
Did you dress up last year?
I did. I did a trio costume. I was [a] Subway Surfer with my friends.
JC Canlas, sophomore international studies major
Do you have a favorite Halloween costume?
I do. I like Katara from “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”
Do you plan on dressing up this year?
Yes, I am. That’s what I’m going to be dressing up as.
Did you dress up last year?
I did. Last year, I was Hiro Hamada from “Big Hero 6.”
Abhi Burju, sophomore neuroscience and business double-major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
You know the little T-rex ones that people wear and walk around in? Yeah, I really like those.
Is there anything about them that stands out to you?
I just think they’re goofy. Most of the time the people you meet who wear them are pretty goofy too, so it’s always funny meeting them.
Do you plan on dressing up this year?
Yeah. Me and my friend are dressing up as Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton. That is going to be fun.
Sabrina Enriquez, senior communication major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
This is a costume I’m doing this year and it’s Rob from “Love Island US[A].” He’s like a snake catcher, wears overalls all the time.
Is there anything about this costume that stands out to you?
I love “Love Island US[A].” There was a new season this past summer and I binge-watched it with all my friends. … I watched the U.K. version for years now, so … it’s just a favorite TV show of mine.
Did you also dress up last year?
I did. I was a vampire, so kind of basic.
Joylynn Jogee, sophomore neuroscience major
What is your favorite Halloween costume?
I don’t know if I have a favorite Halloween costume, but this year me and my roommate are going as party animals. We just wear animal print [and] put a hat on. So it’s kind of fun.
Did you dress up last year?
Yes, I did. I dressed up as a disco ball last year, so it was a bunch of sparkles and silver. It was great.
Was there any inspiration behind the disco ball?
No, I just had a skirt that I really wanted to wear. I was like ‘What can I do with this?’
