“I am going to be a wizard, and I'm going to the Halloweenie Roast in Kansas City. There are a couple of bands playing there, so it should be a good time.”

— Nick Lang, software developer, Lawrence

“I'm going to be a biker chick. I'm a house mother at a fraternity here, so I thought it would be fun to dress up for their party. The freshmen have been decorating the house all week.”

— Yvonne DaCosta, house mother, Lawrence

“A pirate. I'm going to the costume party at Abe & Jake's, and then to a house party after that.”

— Jeanette Hor, Kansas University junior, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“A Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. I'm going to a party that I've been promoting in the Power & Light District in Kansas City.”

— Mollie McDonald, KU freshman, Lawrence