Spring Break
Drink or Treat
Editorial Board
Issue date: 10/30/09 Section: Ed-Op
Many of us go home for Christmas and Thanksgiving, so parties in November and December often involve extended relatives, tryptophan and kids' tables with cornucopia centerpieces. So it is only natural that our campus' biggest holiday is Halloween.
On Oct. 31, a stroll along Spruce Street or around Powelton Village will be a vibrant adventure. Bustling crowds of people decked out in costumes, or undressed in costumes, spill out of … crowded parties clinging to those signature red plastic cups. We just wanted to take this time to remind everyone of some basic safety measures to make sure you get the most out of this sinister night.
Before you get in line for beer pong, think twice about chugging that contaminated alcohol. Water pong is a more sanitary alternative. Now, we've always found those drinks that sit around on the table to be gross-but in the midst of this "state of emergency," watch out for H1N1.
The scariest thing this season isn't what you watch in the theater, it's what you can catch. That is to say, the "trick" isn't paranormal, but microbial. One recommendation we have is to check one's candy in the labs at Stratton. Razor blades can be found at a glance but H1N1 requires a scanning electron microscope.
Of course, H1N1 might be the least of your worries on a party-hardy night like Halloween. Be sure to stick with your friends when walking around in West Philadelphia.
Though many students will be sauntering about incognito, it's still important to be cautious of strangers that you see. Keep in mind, Drexel's campus is in the city and anybody in a mask could be, well, anybody in a mask … or the jigsaw killer.
And we mustn't forget the timeless adage-use protection. A "trick" now could end up a "treat" next August.
We want you to have fun, but we want you to be safe too. So drink legally and responsibly, stay in groups, bring a sober friend, and as always, beware of Phillies (and Yankees) fans.
On Oct. 31, a stroll along Spruce Street or around Powelton Village will be a vibrant adventure. Bustling crowds of people decked out in costumes, or undressed in costumes, spill out of … crowded parties clinging to those signature red plastic cups. We just wanted to take this time to remind everyone of some basic safety measures to make sure you get the most out of this sinister night.
Before you get in line for beer pong, think twice about chugging that contaminated alcohol. Water pong is a more sanitary alternative. Now, we've always found those drinks that sit around on the table to be gross-but in the midst of this "state of emergency," watch out for H1N1.
The scariest thing this season isn't what you watch in the theater, it's what you can catch. That is to say, the "trick" isn't paranormal, but microbial. One recommendation we have is to check one's candy in the labs at Stratton. Razor blades can be found at a glance but H1N1 requires a scanning electron microscope.
Of course, H1N1 might be the least of your worries on a party-hardy night like Halloween. Be sure to stick with your friends when walking around in West Philadelphia.
Though many students will be sauntering about incognito, it's still important to be cautious of strangers that you see. Keep in mind, Drexel's campus is in the city and anybody in a mask could be, well, anybody in a mask … or the jigsaw killer.
And we mustn't forget the timeless adage-use protection. A "trick" now could end up a "treat" next August.
We want you to have fun, but we want you to be safe too. So drink legally and responsibly, stay in groups, bring a sober friend, and as always, beware of Phillies (and Yankees) fans.
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Allentown Movers
posted 11/04/09 @ 5:55 PM EST
Lol - "A "trick" now could end up a "treat" next August. " - So true but hopefully everyone was responsible this Halloween!
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