Off campus life: Parties to host this fall
Hawaiian, toga, athletes and mathletes—these are some classic college party themes. But what if you know some leis or inventively wrapped sheets aren't enough to solidify your party-hosting reputation? Spice up your parties and impress all your extremely cool guests with some new themes, such as these: V for Vendetta Murder Mystery Dinner PartyWhen: Saturday, November 4What: Have you ever played Mafia? Think Mafia, but instead of members of the mob, someone plays V and someone else Evey—they decide who to kill in the night. Someone else plays Detective Finch, trying to uncover V’s identity. Drinks are anything that starts with a V and tea because it’s set in London. Wear Guy Fawkes masks, etc. 
Kick the CanWhen: WheneverWhere: Any green on campus! Or building? You don’t even have to live off campus to host this one!What: You can find the rules anywhere online, like here, here, and here. 
Compound Word Party
When: Whenever
What: Come in pairs dressed up as the two parts of a compound word. For example: a wallflower, with one person dressed as a wall and the other as a flower, or a potbelly, with one person as a pot and the other a belly, etc.
A Twist: Make it a matchmaking party by assigning each person a portion of a word in their invitation and making them dress up and find their partner. With every couple made, the rest of the party-goers take a shot.
Britney Spears Birthday PartyWhen: December 2What: Everyone comes dressed as their favorite Britney. Provide themed decorations, such as razors, umbrellas, coffee, babies, microphones, and pompoms. 
Housewarming Party
When: The first week of classes
Where: Your off campus dwelling
What: Tell people to wear their pearls and dress nicely. Invite your new neighbors. Sign up for a Pinterest account. Paint some jars. Buy a cigar. Decorate some ugly cookies. Remember that no one wants to be there.
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