Happening in the World: 56-year-old Alain Robert, more commonly known as the French Spider-Man, scaled one of London’s tallest buildings without safety gear in a total of 40 minutes. Robert was later arrested for causing a public nuisance (NY Times).
Happening in the US: Two middle school girls aged 11 and 12 from Florida are facing charges of conspiracy to kill their classmates as a part of a satanic ritual. Authorities discovered various weapons, such as a butcher’s knife, pizza cutter, and scissors. The girls had told investigators that they intended to drink the blood and eat the flesh of their victims (BBC).
Happening in NYC: Tonight at 7 pm and 10 pm, The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine will be hosting its annual Halloween Extravaganza. There will be a screening of Nosferatu (1922) with live organ accompaniment. After the film, you’ll get to see a procession of Ralph Lee and the Mettawee River Theater Company’s ghosts and ghouls!
Happening on Campus: Need a last minute costume for Halloweekend? Join Columbia Undergraduate Student Life and Columbia Undergraduate Fashion Society today in Lerner 515 from 12 to 3 pm! Crafting supplies and artistic guidance will be provided.
Overseen: My floormates sitting in an elevator for over an hour in an attempt to deal with midterm stress and celebrate Halloweekend at the same time.
sharp looking cleaver via Pixabay