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What to do this week: Haunted Halloween parade, the New York City Marathon

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 31-Nov 6.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor October 30, 2022

The Village Halloween Parade returns 7 p.m. at Sixth Avenue and Canal Street The Village Halloween Parade is coming back to Sixth Avenue with frightening floats and chilling...

Illustration by Charlie Dodge.

Magic and Glitter in Brooklyn: Interpreting the World Through Drag

In this audio profile, Gallatin sophomore Milenka Bermanova discusses being a nonbinary drag performer while dealing with alopecia, a rare autoimmune disease and how it informs their art.
Mandie Montes, UTA Senior Editor April 13, 2020

After coming out as nonbinary in 2018, Gallatin sophomore Milenka Bermanova realized that some of their talents such as applying expressive makeup on themselves and designing chainmail...

From "Mamma Mia!" to "Joker", the Arts Desk recommends several last-minute, movie-inspired costumes for Halloween. (via Warner Bros)

Staff Recs: Halloween Costumes

Scrambling to put together a last-minute Halloween costume? The Arts Desk has you covered with these costumes based on characters from some of our favorite movies.

Donna Sheridan from “Mamma Mia!” (the movie version) Be the ultimate dancing queen this Halloween in your very own Donna Sheridan costume from “Mamma Mia!” Halloween...

A float from this year's NYC Halloween Parade. (Photo by Tony Wu)

New Yorkers Let Loose at Packed Halloween Parade

At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi October 31, 2018
At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
Sunny the six month old Corgi.

Exposure | Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor October 30, 2017
Dogs from all over the Village had a ball at the annual Halloween Dog Parade.
Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Shraddha Bhavesh Jajal, Contributing Writer October 24, 2017
Why is it okay for women to express their sexuality through their clothing during Halloween, but not during the other 364 days of the year?
A cheap way to express yourself creatively on Halloween is to purchase your Halloween costume from a thrift store.

How to Thrift Throwback Costumes

Alice Lammers, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
Find fun, vintage inspired Halloween costumes by browsing the racks of your favorite thrift shops.
WSN staff talks about their best Halloween childhood costumes ranging from Tigger to being a washing machine.

Staff Recs: Best Childhood Halloween Costumes

WSN staff members choose their best childhood halloween costumes.
Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Thomas Price, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Whatever you are planning on being for Halloween, please, for the love of all things scary, do not be predictable.
Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Halloween can be celebrated as long as costumes aren't required to be sexy.
Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.
Exposure | 2016 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Exposure | 2016 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor October 23, 2016
Dachshunds, pit bulls and poodles, oh my!