By Jack Yuanwei Cheng
The Theater department turned the Springold Theater into a haunted house for their event called “Spooky Springold.” Students dressed in elaborate costumes and makeup and delivered a chilling experience for visiting guests.
The Campus Activity Board held “Halloween Extravaganza” on Oct. 30 in the Shapiro Campus Center. The event featured activities such as laser tag and trick-or-treating.
Chinese Student and Scholars Association held a Halloween party in the Sherman Function Hall on Oct. 31. The event featured student performers from various colleges in the Greater Boston area.
During the CSSA party, students were invited to dress up in their favorite costumes. Students from Bentley University and Northeastern University were also in attendance. According to the organizer, COVID-19 protocols were in place for non-Brandeis guests.
Lines for places like Back Bay’s Club Cafe often wrap around the block — perhaps because it's one of the city’s only two well-known LGBTQIA+ dance club venues (the other being Tremont Street’s Legacy). Jacque’s Cabaret is also popular for fans of drag performances, and Midway Cafe runs a cult-favorite Thursday night “queeraoke” extravaganza every week. Other places, such as the Middle East, host themed nights that pull in queer folks from all across Boston, and recently, Haus of Fag has been hosting events aimed at reviving the queer party experience amid the mass closures of lesbian bars across the country. The Justice spoke to Brandeis students on their experiences within the queer nightlife scene.
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