Ladies and gentlemen of Utah State University, it’s that time of year. The Howl is fast approaching and you can feel it. This Saturday, the 25th, one of the biggest Halloween parties in the state is right here at USU. For those of you have never been (freshmen), this article is for you.
The Howl is one of the best Halloween parties in the state. Students from all over the state pour in left and right. The main events at the Howl this year are a dance in the Fieldhouse with live music from Mike Posner, in addition to airbrushed tattoos, oxygen bar, and tarot card readings. While you get your tattoos and oxygen high, the dance clubs from the school will be performing and entertaining you while you wait in the seemingly endless lines.
The tips for surviving the Howl are quite simple. I know no one is supposed to go to a party early, but this idea does not apply to the Howl. While you don’t want to be the first person there, you also don’t want to wait in lines just to be the first to get up close to the stage. To make sure your timing is perfect, you’ll want to get there at about 9:30. People will just barely be arriving, so while there aren’t a lot of people you’ll have time to hopefully get your tattoos and oxygen fix before the lines grow too long. The band normally doesn’t perform until closer to midnight, so being done with those two things early will allow you to explore what else the Howl offers.
When the time for performances arrive, you’ll want to be in the auditorium or wherever it’s being held a good half hour before it starts. This is only if you enjoy being in the front. If not, you can still get a decent view go find your spot and stay there. The closer it gets to starting, the farther back you’ll be- if you can even squeeze your way in. It gets full fast, and people love to be closely knit. If you get claustrophobic, hate being grinded upon or being pushed around, I would recommend listening from the outside. People are ruthless at concerts, especially with the limited room. You will be grinded on if you go in, especially the more you are towards the front. You will be pushed around as other people try to move their way closer to the stage even though there’s no room. If it doesn’t bother you, then be prepared to be a rock and stand your ground.
These are just some helpful hints to make the Howl a fantastically spooky adventure for you. If you aren’t a freshman and just haven’t gone because you don’t think it’s fun, I can attest that it is. I normally don’t go to things like this, but it’s really worth it. The more friends you go with the more fun it becomes.
If you found this article useful, please leave a comment and let me know. Happy Halloween Aggies.
