On Oct. 31, Halloween arrived, and Seattle Colleges’ Student Leadership teams and various departments organized exciting, engaging events for students. The celebrations offered unique, festive experiences across campuses. Here’s a look at the highlights.
The North Seattle nightmare: thrills, chills, and logistical hurdles
On Oct. 23, North Seattle College’s Student Leadership team invited the community to a haunted house located in the president’s office inside the College Center building. It was open from noon to 5 p.m.
A classic Halloween attraction, the haunted house featured ghosts and monsters that terrified guests. About four actors followed participants through the maze, jumping out to scare them. Those waiting outside could hear the screams, which only heightened anticipation.
However, the event faced a few challenges. One section of the house was meant to be dark and creepy, but a glass wall facing the outside wasn’t fully covered. The extra light made the space too bright to create the desired spooky atmosphere.
Staff divided guests into groups of four or five, but those in the back missed some scares since most actors targeted the front. Early screams often spoiled the surprise for others.
Spooky cinema and sweet treats: AANAPISI’s handmade boba night
AANAPISI hosted a spooky movie night in Room BE 3104 on Oct. 30—one of the coolest Halloween events at Seattle Central College.
The event featured the Thai horror film, “Shutter,” and students were treated to handmade boba tea. The planner decorated the room with spooky Halloween decor, creating the perfect eerie vibe.
The movie was so frightening that some students covered their eyes and mouths to keep from screaming. More than 15 students stayed until the final scene.
The highlight of the afternoon was the handmade boba tea prepared by AANAPISI members. They boiled black tapioca pearls and brewed the milk tea themselves. Each student received a cup complete with a straw—the sweet, creamy drink made the event even more enjoyable.
Dual-Center Dash: Halloween missions to win treats and prizes
The Learning Support Network, Seattle Central College’s tutoring center, hosted a Halloween event from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 30. It took place in two locations: BE 2102 in the Broadway Edison Building and SAM 100 in the Science and Math Building, both serving as tutoring centers.
To win prizes, participants completed four missions and collected stamps on a ticket. Each mission required visiting both centers and completing a task.
At BE 2102, participants could play a pumpkin face game or guess the authors of well-known books.
Tutoring center staff helped participants choose from five pumpkin face options. A finished design became the centerpiece of the game.
At the SAM 100 center, participants could choose between a maze game and a Halloween-themed version of “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” where they pinned a skull onto a skeleton. Prizes included small toys, such as Pop-Its and fidget spinners.
Overall, the event created a festive Halloween atmosphere while helping reduce barriers to accessing the tutoring centers, making them feel friendlier and more approachable.
Central’s FALL-O-WEEN: decorating, candy, and discovering campus resources
On Oct. 28 and 30, Central’s Student Leadership hosted a Halloween event called FALL-O-WEEN at the MAC from 2 to 4 p.m. Students visited the MAC—either with friends or on their own—to decorate canvas bags and cookies. Delicious snacks, including popcorn, cotton candy, and a Halloween-themed drink, were available in MAC Room 210.
In the corner, a Halloween-themed photo booth lets students pose for festive pictures.
Karina Hupf, a student at Seattle Central College, praised the event, saying, “The event gives a chill and relaxed atmosphere, and the photo booth is so pretty.”
FALL-O-WEEN offered both adventurous and relaxed activities. One involved discovering stations around campus. Staff at each stop gave out candy and clues for the next location when participants said, “trick or treat.” Those who completed all the stations received a prize.
By exploring the stations, students discovered various campus resources and received prizes and candy. The event especially benefited freshmen and students still unfamiliar with the campus layout.
However, participation in the exploration was lower than expected. Yuka Hemmi, the office administrator, noted, “Not many students came to the Student Leadership building station on Oct. 30. We set the event time from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to avoid overlapping with classes, but it was still difficult. More students participated on Oct. 28.”
Despite the lower turnout for the exploration, the overall FALL-O-WEEN event was well organized, with engaging programs and activities.
Halloween Fright Fest: IP’s annual night of global celebration
Seattle Central College’s biggest annual Halloween event—Fright Fest—took place on Oct. 31 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Hosted by International Programs (IP), the event was led by IP ambassadors.
In the hallway outside Rooms BE 1110 and 1111, students in costumes joined games and activities organized by IP staff.
The staff provided a variety of food and drinks, including chicken, pizza, bánh mì, bubble tea, and juice. Servings were limited to four items per person to ensure everyone could enjoy the refreshments.
Although the party began at 5 p.m., only a few students danced at first, while most stayed near the walls taking photos away from the DJ booth.
Around 6:30 p.m., the DJ played “Macarena” by Los Del Río, completely changing the vibe. The crowd rushed toward the speakers and started dancing.
After that, the energy soared. When the DJ played “Gangnam Style” by PSY, the atmosphere reached its peak. Students formed a circle and danced the “horse dance,” celebrating Halloween night with excitement and laughter. The event was undoubtedly a memorable highlight of their college experience.
Maya was born and raised in South Korea and is an international student at North Seattle College, majoring in pre-nursing. She loves drawing, Mariners, and delicious food, and enjoys sharing useful information with others — from restaurant reviews to helpful tips for Seattle College students. As a staff writer, she deeply understands the power and importance of sentences, so she hopes that every student can make the most of their campus life and receive positive energy by reading the Seattle Collegian’s articles.
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