Be NODdy, just not stupid

By Staff Editorial     10/23/08 7:00pm

Back in 2005, when the police blotter was still descriptive enough to be entertaining, the Thresher reported the following entry regarding an incident that occurred the night of that year's Night Of Decadence: "Subject jumped from Wiess' fourth floor to third floor and landed on cement. Intoxicated underage student fought with four officers and was detained. Subject found to have fake IDs in wallet. Student remanded to Harris County Jail" ("Police Blotter," Nov. 4, 2005). Did we laugh the first time we read this entry? Yes. Did we laugh at it again as we re-recorded it above? Absolutely. There is no doubt that it is an entertaining story. But on the other hand, it is also a chronicle of someone's downright stupid actions.

We all know NOD's story. It is the biggest, wildest, craziest party Rice throws. Respect this fact. Instead of recklessly throwing yourself off a vine-draped Wiess balcony in an effort to be a live-action Tarzan, please keep a note of caution in mind and approach this year's superhero-themed fun-fest safely. Your positive experience at the party depends on how you take care of yourself while you are in attendance. Do yourself a favor and watch out for both your own health and safety and that of your friends. If you drink, do it responsibly. If necessary, do not hesitate to call Rice Emergency Medical Services. If you live at a college any distance from Wiess and you do not feel comfortable walking home, use one of the golf cart shuttles set up by Students Organized Against Rape.

Also, if you see a middle-aged woman holding a video camera and matching the description of Channel 2 news anchor Amy Davis, feel free to let any Rice University police officer know.

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