You’ve probably been on campus for a couple of weeks, but today is the autumnal equinox, i.e. the first day of fall 2008. At Badger Mountain in Washington, hikers climbed the mountain to see the last summer sunset last night. In Dallas, a fall equinox party was held at White Rock Lake in which a group called Earth Rhythms performed a harp concert and group yoga classes were held. That’s all well and good for the hippies and band geeks, but if you want to celebrate the first day of fall 2008 CollegeOTR style, read on.

1) Make Carrot Cake Shots. They’re spicy and sweet, which anyone knows is the mark of a fall food. Just pour equal parts of Bailey’s, butterscotch schnapps, and Goldschlager (or any other cinnamon liqueur)in a shaker with ice. Shake the shit out of it, and pour in shot glasses.

2) Refuse to let go of fun summer stuff like margaritas and barbeques. Who cares if you’re wearing a sweater? Give cold weather the old F-U and throw some meat on the fire.

3) Watch the Jets-Chargers game tonight. Nothing says fall like Monday Night Football.
4) Study. Just kidding.

5) Roll up your sleeves for the last leg of the presidential campaign and register to vote. Plan to take a shot every time that McCain says the words “POW” or “Vietnam,” and take a shot each time Obama says “forward” or “bring together.” Then get your stomach pumped.