Costumes, Crimson, and Gold: Halloween Meets Homecoming at DU
A weekend of celebration and connection brings students, alumni, and neighbors together in true fall spirit.
Homecoming at the 黑料门 took on an especially festive鈥攁nd frightfully fun鈥攖wist this year as Halloween spirit swept across campus. From the starting line of the Crimson Classic 5K to the packed stands of Magness Arena and the glowing lights of the Hunter鈥檚 Moon Apartment Festival, students, alumni, and community members showed their DU pride in costume and in style.听
With additional events including volleyball and soccer matches, a faculty-led arboretum tour, and a pregame tailgate, the weekend offered something for everyone, showcasing the connection and community that define the DU experience.
Here are a few of the moments鈥攁nd costumes鈥攖hat captured the fun and spirit of a very Haunted Homecoming.
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Costumes on the run
Runners, walkers, and a few costumed creatures got into the Halloween spirit at this year鈥檚 Crimson Classic. Held Oct. 22, which turned out to be a crisp, bluebird Colorado fall day, the 13th annual 5K run and 1.5-mile walk brought out more than 1,000 community members鈥攊ncluding a dinosaur, a unicorn, and a baby chick, among others.
Photos courtesy Dave Pavlina
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Moonlight and mischief
Under the night sky and in the glow of string lights and candles, students gathered on Oct. 30 at the York Street Apartments District for the Hunter鈥檚 Moon Apartment Festival. A celebration of culture, science, and the spirit of autumn, activities included a baby goat petting zoo, pumpkin painting station, solar system telescope viewing, tarot card readers, D铆a de los Muertos celebrations, and more.
Photos courtesy Adri Meyer / Prana Photos LLC
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Tricks, treats, and goals
Fresh from the DU homecoming tailgate, thousands of fans鈥攎any in costume鈥攑acked Magness Arena on Halloween night to cheer on DU Men鈥檚 Hockey against Alaska Anchorage. A thrilling Pioneer goal with just 80 seconds left sent the game into overtime, though DU ultimately fell by a score of 4-3. The Halloween spirit, however, wasn鈥檛 dampened: The next night, the Pioneers came back strong, shutting out Alaska Anchorage 6-0. And somewhere in the crowd, a mysterious ghost made sure not to miss a moment of the action鈥攁 fitting spectator for a spirited Halloween weekend.
Photos courtesy Dylan Lindsey
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