Something I’ve never really understood is the hype around haunted houses. I was always a bit confused as to why anyone would voluntarily want to be jumpscared and end up completely terrified, and my Halloweens typically centered more around the warm, cozy mood of pumpkin carving and costume-making than the cold, dark mood of walking through a corn maze at night.

When I was in my sophomore year, however, I was invited to a Halloween party at which the attendees all decided to go to the haunted maze just north of Eugene. I remember getting to the parking lot, getting into the line, and then immediately running back to the car with a few of my other cowardly friends after we were met by a man with a chainsaw. 

Despite the terror of the chainsaw, I wish I had gone through the maze. And now that I am an older, (hopefully) more mature senior, I have been thinking that it would be a smart idea to try again. This thinking has then led me to the realization of how wonderful the haunted maze would be as a date idea, and so here we are. 

If you’re looking to discover the true bravery (or cowardice) of your partner, a haunted maze will definitely reveal their true colors. If you’re like my sophomore-year self and prefer the more low-key Halloween, I might suggest staying at home and carving pumpkins, or perhaps going trick-or-treating. Whatever you choose, I’m sure you’ll have fun. Happy Halloween!

Article by Basil Dracobly