The Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted the Depths of Howl: Haunted Hospital and Fall Fest in honor of Halloween. 

SAB transformed University Hall into a haunted hospital for students to enjoy, with haunting decorations, eerie sound effects and costumed volunteers creating an immersive experience. 

The event not only catered to thrill-seekers but also provided a safe space for students to enjoy the Halloween spirit in a fun and community-oriented environment. 

Asis A. Flores Ortiz, a psychology major from Querétaro, Mexico, said the event was a heart-racing experience. 

“I really enjoyed it!” Flores said. “It was really scary for me; my heart was beating so fast.” 

Flores said she was impressed by the student’s work this year in comparison to past events she’s attended since being at A-State. She said the event was her favorite and enjoyed experiencing the haunted house with her friends. 

“Being with friends made it easier and funnier,” Flores said. “I really like the events they’ve made this semester. So far, this is one of my favorites. I expected it to be like last year’s haunted house, which wasn’t that scary, but this year was so much better.” 

Similarly, Jesús Manuel Cortés, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering from Cadereyta de Montes, Querétaro, said he found the Haunted Hospital to be an engaging experience. 

“It was a great event. I had a good time with my friends,” Cortés said. 

He said he wished for more of an extensive experience regarding the haunted hospital.

“I think there was a good organizational scheme,” Cortés said. “However, I would have liked to have more time to enjoy the experience.” 

Garrett Britt, a junior biology major student from Brenton, volunteered for the hospital by being a scare actor. “The hardest part of the event was standing in a dark room with continuous strobe lights for 3 hours,” Britt said. 

Britt said the event’s goal of scaring students and giving them a good time was successfully achieved. 

“The expectation was to scare the students and give them a good time,” Britt said. “I think the goal was definitely achieved because of the chatter around school about it the next day.”

Many students took advantage of the Fall Fest activities, which provided a counterbalance to the thrill of the haunted house and showcased student body creativity.

The Fall Festival featured hot chocolate, apple cider, pumpkin carving contests, a costume parade and a special screening of “Halloweentown” to round out the evening.

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