Madison and Freakfest — it’s an infamous relationship — and one that some people are trying to break up.
Members of a UW student group have come up with a sober alternative. They’re calling it Shriek Week. It’s a celebration with all the spooky trappings of Halloween, but without the booze.
“There really is something for everybody and an opportunity to create whatever you want to see on campus, besides drinking and dangerous activities,” said Shira Weiner, of the Wisconsin Union Directorate.