Disguise

wonderful institution here, but
also to retain them here.”

By RENEE BARKUME
UNIVERSITY JOURNAL

Halloween is not only a death-centered holiday stemming from pagan “otherworld” rituals or an excuse to overindulge in decadent treats, but it is also a welcome for the fashionably challenged.
Halloween costumes have become a huge personal fashion statement – what one wears sort of “symbolizes” his or her true personality. So the big question at hand for this coming week is, “What are you going to be for Halloween?”
Many students at SUU have no idea what they are going to be, let alone if they are even going to dress up. For those who plan on not dressing up, shame! It only takes a few dollars and a little creativity to come up with a fun and witty costume.
One could take a color theme and just be orange. Just make sure to exude orange-ness out of every pore, from orange fingernail polish to orange hair to orange socks and shoes.
Gaylene Swensen, a junior geology major from Dickinson, N.D., likes to involve word games in her costumes.
This year, every facet of her being will be drenched in pink, along with a name tag that says Floyd.
Thrift stores such as Deseret Industries and Savers are veritable treasure chests when it comes to finding bits and pieces for a costume.
Thrift stores are No. 1 on citysearch.com in finding fabulous items.
Even if just buying clothing to cut up and destroy, it is a cheap way to find a great and unique costume. Other thrift stores in Salt Lake City include Decades Vintage Clothing and Costume Closet.
Some of many in Las Vegas include
Retro Vintage Clothing, The Attic and Buffalo Exchange.
If creativity seems to be lacking this year, but money isn’t, renting a costume is another alternative.
Salt Lake City has several major costume shops, including the Salt Lake Costume Company.
They also provide accessories and make-up (two must-haves to authenticate the whole experience).
Cedar City also has its own costume shop — the owners of The Wizz.
Located right next door to The Wizz on 480 S. Main Street, costumes from all time periods and genres can be found. Typically they run from $15 to $35, but some new ones settle at around $80. Hours vary; contact The Wizz for more details. The entrance is located at the back basement door.