How to have fun during Dakota Days

There are many healthy alternatives to drinking that can be done individually or in a group on the weekends in college, and especially during Dakota Days.

Dakota Days is the homecoming, or spirit week, of the University of South Dakota. D-Days is a big week and a bigger weekend for binge drinking, which causes severe liver damage and other injuries. Alternatives to drinking include:

1. Ping Pong

2. Pool

3. Netflix

4. Go out to eat

5. Walk or ride a bike through Prentis Park

6. Make a meal in the dorm kitchens with friends or floor mates

7. Order a pizza

8. Visit Spirit Mound

9. Adventure to the river

10. Ride bikes in Walmart

11. Bowling

12. Paintball

13. Try on silly clothes at a thrift shop

14. Go for a run or walk around town

15. People watch on the dorm steps — bring a bag of popcorn

16. Go to a restaurant downtown

17. Take ridiculous selfies with friends

18. Read The Volante

19. Watch old movies and make popcorn

20. Dress up in black-tie attire and go to McDonalds

21. Have a floor game of freeze tag

All these activities will make your evening fun and you won’t have to risk getting a minor. Have a safe and fun D-Days!