DRESSED TO THRILL
Updated: 3 hours ago
More than 100 contestants brought creativity, imagination and Halloween spirit to The Advocate’s inaugural costume contest at Barney’s Boo Bash, showcasing everything from horror icons to beloved characters.
With more than 100 entries, creative cost
umes and plenty of Halloween spirit, The Advocate’s inaugural costume contest brought another dimension to Barney’s Boo Bash.
For the first time, The Advocate hosted the costume contest at this year’s Barney’s Boo Bash, welcoming more than 100 entries from students, families, and members of the surrounding community. The top three winners of the contest can be found on the back page of this issue.
Tucked away in its own dark little corner of the Main Mall, The Advocate witnessed some of the brightest smiles, coolest costumes and memorable moments shared between friends and families. From the frightening to the adorable, the contest brought together a remarkable collection of creativity, imagination and Halloween spirit.
Every costume that made its way through the line had something unique to offer. Horror film icons stood alongside superheroes and supervillains, while lovable characters from children’s television shows and cartoons made their appearances.
And somewhere among the crowd was, oddly enough, a little robot dog.
The variety was seemingly endless, and choosing just three winners from more than 100 entries was no small task.
Among the honorable mentions were ASMHCC’s very own Alma Perez and Nick Stone, who appeared together as Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy franchise. Their coordinated costumes brought two recognizable video game characters to life.
Another memorable entry was a young girl dressed in homage to country music legend Dolly Parton, bringing a little country charm to the Halloween festivities.
And, of course, there were the Ghostfaces. Dozens of them, it seemed, appearing in red and white, tall and small, proving that the iconic masked character remains a popular Halloween favorite.
Yet what made the contest particularly memorable wasn’t simply the elaborate costumes or recogniza ble characters. It was the enthusiasm of the people wearing them.
For some, the contest was an opportunity to showcase their creativity. For others, it was a chance to dress up alongside friends or family members.
Regardless of whether they entered hoping to win or simply wanted to participate, each contestant contributed to the celebration.
The contest also gave The Advocate an opportunity to engage with the community beyond its traditional role of reporting campus news. Rather than simply documenting the festivities, the student newspaper became part of them, welcoming participants and celebrating their creativity.
And while only three contestants could claim the top spots, the evening offered a reminder that the spirit of a costume contest extends well beyond its winners.
After all, Halloween has never been exclusively about having the most elaborate costume or taking home a prize. Sometimes, it’s about the imagination behind an outfit, the laughter it inspires, or the memories made while wearing it.
For The Advocate’s first time hosting the contest, more than 100 entries made one thing clear: the MHCC community certainly knows how to dress for the occasion. Special thanks to photographers Andrew Simmons and Jason Kurth-Lepoidevin for capturing the spirit of the event.
Check out a few of our favorites below.
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