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College Life, Halloween 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020

Editors’ Note: Happy Halloween from the Daily Clog

Illustration of three small Oski Bears in halloween costumes, walking through a graveyard.

It’s that time of year again: Halloween! Though Halloween will be slightly different this year, we at the Clog are here to provide spooky and entertaining content to lift your spirits.
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
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Halloween in Hollywood: 4 obscure monsters that deserve the spotlight

Halloween celebrations usually feature classic movie monsters such as Dracula, the Wolfman and Frankenstein’s monster. Here are some lesser-known monsters that deserve more attention.
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
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The Clog’s guide to Halloween costumes on a $3 budget

Here are a couple of genius Halloween outfit ideas that use everyday household items, all of which you can recreate for under $3. 
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
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Why Halloween 2020 would’ve been especially fun without COVID-19

While we will not be able to celebrate Halloween as we may have under more normal circumstances, who doesn’t like a good fantasy of what could have been?
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Spooky Halloween horoscopes for every Zodiac sign

As we enter spooky season, check out what your horoscope has to say about you, but beware of just how spooky they may be!
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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More of a trick than a treat: Why I’m not wild about Halloween

Halloween stresses me out. And because it stresses me out, I struggle to share in the excitement that builds around me the second we hit Oct. 1.
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Quiz: What Halloween group costume best suits you and your friends?

Even though Halloween may look a little different this year, dressing up with your friends is a great way to channel the spooky spirit. If you’ve yet to decide on a group costume, try taking this quiz to figure it out!
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Eating Berkeley, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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How to put together the spookiest Halloween charcuterie board

There is nothing better than a platter of delicious snacks and treats in the form of an aesthetic charcuterie board. Here are some tips on creating the spookiest Halloween charcuterie board.
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Eating Berkeley, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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The Clog’s power ranking of iconic Halloween treats

In the spirit of Halloween and all things sweet, here is the Clog’s honorary ranking of the top five most iconic Halloween treats. 
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College Life, Halloween 2020

Thursday, October 29, 2020
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Sick of Halloween horror movies? Try these crime documentaries instead

Tired of typical horror movies? Here are some of the best crime documentaries to substitute for your regularly scheduled horror movies this Halloween.
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