The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 12

October 27, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 7 Arts & Entertainment ThelatestinstallmentintheAnimalCrossing game series, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, came out earlier this year. It was not only a delight to long-time fans that had been waiting years for a new title, but also for newcomers to the series. The game’s popularity accelerated due to COVID-19 lockdowns, allowing friends to gather on each other’s islands and explore together, yet separately. The game’s popularity may have died down in recent months, but the developers are still releasing seasonal updates with new content, and plan to continuedoingsofortheforeseeablefuture.Thegame was given a spooky season update on Sept. 30 that allowed players to grow pumpkins, gather candy and learn how to craft newspooky decorations to decorate their islands.WhenHalloween finally arrives onOct. 31, players can even trick-or-treat with their villagers. Alittleknown fact about the staff at TheCurrent is that we are enthusiastic about Animal Crossing. We decided that a great way to show what the new update has to offer was to get together and decorate Celebrate Hallow’s Eve in Animal Crossing our islands for Halloween. We decided we would play through themonthofOctober and report back on our findings. From everyone at The Current, have a safe and happyHalloween! SPOOKY CALENDAR Fort Lauderdale Scavenger Hunt: By The New River Oct. 27 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 1500 Brickell Dr | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Buy tickets online NSU Art Museum “Do It (Home)” Virtual Event Oct. 28 | All day RSVP Online Annual Culture Virtual Forum Oct. 29 | 4 p.m. Register Online Not So Spooky’s Car-lloween Oct. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. Gulfstream Park 901 S. Federal Hwy | Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Boo-Thru: A Drive-Thru Trunk Or Treat Event Oct. 31 | 5-8 p.m. Sunrise Sportsplex 9101 NW 50th Street | Sunrise, FL Jazz in the Park Nov. 1 | 7-9 p.m. Gulfstream Park 901 S Federal Hwy | Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Women’s Global Leadership Conference Nov. 3 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Register Online Comedy Crossing: The Animal Crossing Standup Comedy Show Nov. 3 | 8 p.m. Register Online PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS ACNH lets you hang out with your friends while staying safely apart this Halloween PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS Craft spooky themed items using DIY recipes you can obtain from villagers PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS October doesn’t have to be scary - many of the Halloween and fall themed decorations are perfect for creating an Autumnal atmosphere PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS Get in costumes to get in the spirit PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS Stay inside your bubble while spending time with friends PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY S. GALLUS Grow four different types of pumpkin to use when crafting spooky items By: Sofia Gallus Arts & Entertainment Editor