So you're new to the 'hood and need to break some ice, get closer to that sloe-eyed somebody one floor over, or just need to feel like you aren't the most friendless loser in the dorm. What to do? You, my friend, need to throw a party, but not just any sweating beer keg hoedown-throw down will do. Give 'em something with panache, throw some style around the room, show them a night they'll remember after the brain fog lifts.

Costume
Toga parties are DONE, dude, although if you insist, you can still make Trojan jokes. Instead of the ubiquitous sheet sheath, ask everyone to wear a cheap white t -shirt. Hand out markers and instructions - the person who collects the most drawings or signatures on their apparel wins a prize. Soon you'll have virtual strangers begging each other to doodle them.