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Midnight Massacre haunts UCC

Prepare for the fright of your life when Western’s University Students’ Council put on their fourth annual haunted house, starting tonight.

This year’s event will be better than ever, according to charity and food support services co-ordinator, Hilary Ambrose. As has been the case in previous years, all proceeds will be split between UNICEF and the United Way Foundation.

For Ambrose, she recognizes the long-established place these charities have in the lives of many Canadians. “Those [are the] charities a lot of us started out with as kids that make a huge difference in the lives of other kids around the world,” she said.

Ambrose said the USC charity and food support committee’s goal is “not to take money out of students’ pockets, but to connect them on an emotional level.”

The charities work to provide local and global support to the underprivileged in the areas of gender and education equality, child protection, disease medications, community development and policy advocacy. The USC guarantees all proceeds will go to these humanitarian initiatives.

The haunted house has boasted a solid turnout in years past, and hopes to do even better this week. The team has set their proceed goal to between $3,000 to $5,000.

A promotional video entitled “Midnight Massacre,” the title for this year’s haunted house, can be found on YouTube. To fit the theme, Ambrose and her team will transform the University Community Centre gym into a “venture through the killer’s lair” for Western students and community members.

“It’s a really convenient location and it’s really scary. It’s not a kid’s haunted house. It has never let anyone down,” she said. Ambrose further noted in previous years people have come running out in fear.

With a $2 contribution or a non-perishable food item, the house is open for your exploration from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31.

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