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1 The NOVA Newsletter B E T H E F I R S T! O C T O B E R E D I T I O N What's Inside: T H E H I S T O R Y O F T H E J A C K - O - L A N T E R N (Pg. 2) N O V A O F F I C E D E C O R A T I O N S! Gettin in the "spirit" (Pg. 3) S C A V E N G E R H U N T (Pg. 4) W H A T S Y O U R H A L L O W E E N N A M E? (Pg. 5) A L U M N A S P O T L I G H T Check out another Alum! (Pg. 7) Photo taken from EKU Archives (1960s) The EKU NOVA Program is a Student Support Services TRIO Project funded at $371,509 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Education for the fiscal year to serve 206 eligible EKU students. This disclosure is made in compliance with Public Law Sec. 506.

2 History of the Jack-O-Lantern Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world.gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating jack-o -lanterns the name comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as an early canvas. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities. The Legend of Stingy Jack loween-science-and-meaning-of-jack-o/ People have been making jack-o -lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed Stingy Jack. According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree s bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years. Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as Jack of the Lantern, and then, simply Jack O Lantern. In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack-o -lanterns. < Turnip Lantern Photo Credit: Arsenic & Wtichery.com All information obtained from History Channel

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4 Hidden Pumpkin Treasure Hunt (In Turley) There are a total of 6 baby pumpkins made of hard plastic hidden within the confines of the Turley House... Should you find one (and you are only allowed to claim ONE) take it to Ashton for your reward, mwhahahahahah Here is a picture of what we're looking for: Clue #1: In between floors you'll find me, above a bell that rings very highly Clue #3: Uplifting and sweet, I ain't even got no feet. Did you know it's for everyone? Clue #2: I see you, from the office that's straight through. Full of human pieces it is, the office holds more than just the souls of college kids. Clue #5: I'm cool as a cucumber, as you'll see. You can find me in one of the original three. Workin' on my tan Clue #4: Outward you go, if you see me then you'll know. While you sleep I'm watching over you, did you know you can get a can of corn, too? Clue #6: Me so spoooky...me so cooool. You'll see me on your way out to school

5 What's Your Halloween Name? First Letter of Your First Name A Creepy B Deadly C Eerie D Howling E Icy F Invisible G Jumpy H Dark I Savage J Quiet K Grim L Dangerous M Cursed N Frightful O Bitter P Gloomy Q Menacing R Cackling S Wicked T Phantom U Scarlet W Gloomy X Magical Y Lurking Z Grave First Letter of Your Middle Name A Spider B Mist C Skull D Vampire E Ghost F Fog G Nightmare H Mummy I Shadow J Troll K Boogy L Monster M Owl N Pumpkin O Potion P Night Q Goblin R Candy S Fairy T Bat U Spooky V Silver W Cat X Ghoul Y Zombie Z Broomstick First Letter of Your Last Name A -Caster B Stalker C Finder D Hunter E Dust F Caller G Crafter H Thief I Eyes J Walker K Pyre L Runner M Giver N Blood O Weaver P Catcher Q Tamer R Giver S Dreamer T Crafter U Finder V Eyes W Heart X Wielder Y Mancer Z Breaker

6 NOVA also Celebrates Dia De Los Muertos "Day of the Dead" Oct. 31st Nov. 2nd

7 Alumni Spotlight Whitney Nishikawa Class of 2008 Major: Communication Disorders Minor: History Hometown: Hueysville, KY Where are you now? Speech Language Pathologist & Loving Life! What did you love the most about NOVA? It helped me feel like I was a part of something in such a big place. I loved my time in NOVA What are some words of advice for NOVA students? I truly believe this! Your life has SO much potential...you just have to unlock it! Dig deep and do your best! Also, life is too short. Eat the CAKE!!

8 Mid-Terms got ya down? We've got you!

9 Have a wonderful Fall Break! Residence Halls DO NOT close...so you can stay here if you like! Classes resume Oct. 17

10 S T R U G G L I N G T O A F F O R D F O O D O R T O I L E T R I E S? Visit the NOVA Pantry We Are Also Accepting Food & Toiletry Donations! Turley 204 Monday-Friday: 8:00-4: nakeshia.pulliam@eku.edu

11 You can start making your Advising Appointments today! Just reach out to your advisor via to set it up! **GSD 101 Students are required to meet with their advisor for class credit

12 You're invited to... THE NOVA REGISTRATION PARTY! N O V E M B E R 1 4 T H, 7 : : 0 0 P M T U R L E Y H O U S E JOIN US FOR SNACKS & REGISTER FOR SPRING/SUMMER CLASSES!

13 NOVA Program PUMPKIN PAINTING AND COSTUME CONTEST 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PRIZE WINNERS! Refreshments will be served! OCTOBER 25, :30-6PM PM SULLIVAN FRONT LAWN

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15 Y'ALL NOVAS SO SPOOKY happy birthday! Shade Mullins Nianna Aydelott Tre Overall Ashley Rose Denise Burdine Amber Holt Derek Johnson Kit Hollon Mark Truesdell Marissa Taylor Jason Voorhees Beth Harlan Cierra Coots DeAndre Bradshaw Patricia Bradshaw Terry Jarden Toni Bean Hanna Caudill Erin Neal Alex Keller Elma Cundiff Ana Loreto

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