It’s that time of year again. We don’t have to go to class (but can’t go anywhere because we have class the next day), Baylor provides us with a great concert (ha…), and everyone takes a day off to be productive and responsible (ha again…).

Let’s be real though, the Baylor heritage has blessed us with a random holiday that serves no purpose whatsoever, except to put the word “bear” in a diverse manner into a holiday. So, as grateful, mature Baylor students, let’s give back to our ancestors and make Dia safe, responsible, and G-rated (PG if you find yourself on 10th).

First and foremost, don’t sleep until past noon. You lose so much great daylight if you do that! If anything, I encourage you to get up early, read ahead for your Friday classes, and get a hearty, healthy breakfast in your system to prepare yourself for a day of good ol’ Baptist fun.

Second, be sure update your Facebook status and tweet as much as possible and spread the word that Dia is actually upon us. There is a large section of the Baylor populace who will go into this blessed Thursday completely clueless and oblivious to the fact that it is Dia. Anything you can do to advertise it and let other Baylor students know that you are excited about it will be useful. Plus, your friends from other colleges are hanging on edge to know when you finally will experience this annual milestone, so be sure to update and tweet like crazy for their sake as well. They’ll be so thankful that you let them know Dia is finally here.

Third, don’t let all that “Dr. Pepper” that you drink get in the way of your intelligent decision making or cause any headaches for the following morning.

Fourth, don’t hesitate to call your local authorities if anything gets out of hand or uncomfortable. Baylor po-po are valued members of the University’s family, and they should be welcomed to do their job on Dia as much as any other day of the year.

Fifth, please don’t throw anything at Jack Ingram whilst he is performing. You might miss and hit an innocent band member.

And finally, get to bed at a reasonable hour. Your professors on Friday morning deserve your utmost attention and participation. Just because the Thursday professors get snubbed (for a great reason, of course), that doesn’t mean the MWF’ers get the shaft as well.

Let’s make this a Dia to remember. Remember, that is, as the safest and most mature Dia Baylor has ever seen.

-Guy #8