Tonight from 4 to 6 p.m. the Lawn will be given over by its usual college student inhabitants to children from the Charlottesville community, clad in disguises ranging from princesses and monsters, to our dear Cavalier himself. Placed in the ideal situation for obtaining the most candy possible, with each door only steps away from the last, children will celebrate yet another year of tradition, trick-or-treating on the Lawn.
"I went last year and it is a riot. They kids are so cute it's unbelievable," fourth-year College student Ryan O'Donnell said. "Parents of the U.Va. community will bring their kids as well as just surrounding families."
Many Lawn residents have invited friends from organizations they belong to over to help pass out candy. Many encourage their friends to bring candy to add to their collection.
"I've invited a bunch of people to come over," fourth-year College student Elizabeth Argeris said. "I'm calling it BYOC, bring your own candy and costume."
O'Donnell, a Lawn resident himself, has also solicited help from organizations because he will be trick-or-treating alongside the best of them.
"My little sibling [through Madison House] and I are going as matching ninjas," O'Donnell said. The two went shopping earlier for costumes, and the culminating event of all their planning will be the Lawn event this evening.
First-year dorms are also paired with Lawn residents this year in order to help provide candy, aiding in financing the event. Also, this is a great experience for first-years to participate in such a fun activity on Grounds, O'Donnell said.
According to Argeris, no one keeps track of how many children attend, so it is impossible to predict how large tonight's event will be. But according to its reputation, the event is huge.
"Right now I have 100 blow-pops, but I'm making a Sam's run later tonight," Argeris said.
O'Donnell, on the other hand, has been prepared for a while with a candy stash worth approximately $70 shoved in the corner of his room.
The evening despite its catering to youth, is frequented by U.Va. students themselves, who make their plans to attend just as seriously as those of the younger generation.
"Last year I finished my last midterm on Halloween at 4:00, so I arranged to meet with my friend on the steps of the Rotunda. We roamed around and just talked to everyone," Argeris said. "It was a nice reward after tough academic week."
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