Halloween In Madison

This past weekend was the once legendary Halloween weekend in Madison, or as it is now called, "Freakfest, presented by Mountain Dew". It is so disappointing that a city such as Madison that prides itself on being underground, vibrant, and progressive is now under the corporate control of major companies as well as the Madison Police Department. Halloween used to be a time for everyone to come onto State Street and let loose and have fun with their friends. Now it is just a big hassle to go onto State and deal with the heavy police presence that are just waiting to take down the person person who gets in their way.

However, not all of Halloween was a disappointment. For my costume, myself as well as about 60 of my frat brothers became Spartans for the weekend. Running down State Street Friday night with shield and sears chanting lines from 300 was a great time. People wherever we went chanted out "Spartan" towards us and told us to fight for our glory. We defended State Street well and defeated the Persians once again.