Congrats to Wiess, NOD partygoers
Although we are too modest to accept that last week's staff editorial ("Be NODdy, just not stupid," Oct. 24) was the principal or even a major cause for the diminished number of arrests and EMS calls at this year's Night of Decadence, we appreciate that the vast majority of partygoers followed our advice and enjoyed the night responsibly (see story, page 1). NOD's staying power has much to do with how its guests conduct themselves, and it appears that most of them understood and respected this fact.That is not to say that Wiess College itself did not have anything to do with it. We must congratulate Wiess' social committee for providing an organized and safe environment for students. The multi-wristband system made it easier for student security volunteers to monitor the party, which in turn limited the number of intercessions RUPD needed to make. All in all, Wiess carried NOD out very well, and the college should be congratulated on yet another successful year of promiscuous partying.
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