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A Very Hunter College Halloween

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By: Shayma Ahmed and Cassidy LaPointe

On Oct. 26, 2026, Where Hunter College Speaks Radio and Queer Student Union hosted their “Radio is Dead” event. Students danced and flaunted their creative costumes in the Game Room in the Thomas Hunter building.

Robert Rada, president of WHCS, emceed the event and led the costume contest. Skylar Cooper, a Hunter student, won the costume contest dressed as the British heavy metal and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Samer Ahmed, a student dressed as the British-American rapper MF Doom, was a close second.

The Envoy captured some of the most original (and unusual) costumes from that night.

Skylar Cooper won the costume contest dressed as the heavy metal and rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)

Samer Ahmed wore the British-American rapper MF Doom’s metal mask. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Luciano Yee sported a denim jacket that resembled the tree that American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo carved the name of her new album on. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)

Clementine Snarr dressed as Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Emilia Herrera dressed up as the zebra that appears on the album cover of Hum’s “You’d Prefer an Astronaut.” Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Mohamed Beyruti stumbled around in a giant mask, dressed as the American DJ and producer Marshmello. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Victoria Martinez honored the American singer-songwriter Selena with her shiny costume. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Alana Maldonado (left) channeled the English singer-songwriter David Bowie for her costume. Angel Castro’s (right) sparkly costume evoked the glamour of the American pop singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Sofia Toledo blasted to the past, showing up as the Canadian singer-songwriter
Avril Lavigne. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)
Matthew Moog called back to the 1970’s Swedish pop group ABBA, dressed as the member Björn Ulvaeus. Oct. 26, 2026 (Photo Credit: Cassidy LaPointe)

The night concluded with karaoke performances from some party-goers, and students swayed and clapped to the beat of each song.

Radio is Dead became a memorable night and a celebration of individuality within the Hunter College community.

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