FMU’s literary journal and English honor society, Sigma Tau Delta, held its third annual Tales from the Crypt on Oct. 30 on the Founders Hall (FH) lawn.
Tales from the Crypt has been a seasonal Halloween event dedicated to students sharing spooky stories and poems. Students, professors and guests went up to the podium and told either a story that they wrote themselves, heard once before or read a classic horror poem or short story.
“We get everyone out and just enjoy stories, whether those are created by the students themselves, celebrating their artistry or we’re celebrating the stories that people have told to one another for hundreds of years for entertainment,” Megan Woosley-Goodman, professor of English, said.
The FH lawn was covered in tables bearing candy, skulls and witches’ hats. Some of the attending students also dressed up in costumes to fit the Halloween theme.
“I always enjoy anytime our students get up to read or to enjoy a piece of literature or have it take over and feel something to connect them to it,” Woosley-Goodman said. “I really appreciate that and I like to see students get into things and understand the power of literature.”
The beginning of the night was dedicated to students who signed up to read works, but the last half of the event was open for the crowd to read from pamphlets on each table.
“To draw attention to really how powerful literature is and how fun it can be, that’s our goal and to create a community that enjoys being entertained by that,” Woosley-Goodman said. “I was really impressed with the supportive nature of the crowd.”
Woosley-Goodman hopes to see the event branch out into other arts to highlight what else the FMU community has to offer.
Sigma Tau Delta held the event alongside FMU’s literary journal, Snow Island Review (SIR). Sigma Tau Delta will be sending out invites to join within the next month for students who meet the requirements. Students interest in SIR
Despite being hosted by the English department, students from all majors are encouraged to attend events that are English-centric. This includes the upcoming blind date with a book event that will occur next Valentine’s Day.