UCONN
Halloween
COMM Theory
100
This Husky is the beloved mascot of the University of Connecticut.
who is - Jonathan the Husky
100
Originally carved from turnips, this glowing decoration is a Halloween classic.
What is a jack-o’-lantern
100
This theorist proposed Social Learning Theory, explaining how people learn by observing others.
Who is Albert Bandura 
200
UConn’s women’s basketball team holds the record for the longest winning streak in NCAA history under this coach.
Who is Geno Auriemma
200
According to tradition, this plant can ward off vampires.
What is garlic
200
This media scholar created Cultivation Theory, showing that heavy TV viewing can shape perceptions of reality.
Who is George Gerbner 
300
This Puerto Rican-born scholar served as Professor of Romance & Classical Languages at the University of Connecticut from 1932 to 1967.
Who is Jaime Homero Arjona 
300
This 1978 slasher film introduced the masked killer Michael Myers and helped define the horror genre.
What is Halloween (the movie)?
300
This theory suggests that people use media to satisfy specific needs like information, personal identity, and entertainment.
What is Uses and Gratifications Theory
400
This year marks the founding of UConn when the school began as an agricultural school in Storrs.
What is 1881
400
In many cultures, Halloween traces back to this Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season.
What is Samhain? (pronounced “Sow-in”)
400
According to Goffman and later Politeness Theory scholars, behaviors that challenge a person’s desired social image are known as these.
What are face-threatening acts