Ah, another Bermuda shorts day has come. Bermuda shorts day, or BSD
as it is affectionately known, is the end of year celebration that
occurs on the last day of classes at the University of
Calgary. Legend has it that BSD began back in the '60's when our young
University was in it's infancy. On the second last day of classes,
some one wrote "Wear Bermuda shorts tomorrow" on a chalkboard in the
Student's Center, and it's since become the biggest party of the
year.
BSD celebrations generally include a big beer gardens on the south
lawn of Mac Hall, and many other smaller parties all over
campus. Students aren't supposed to bring alcohol to campus, but of
course everyone does anyway. Red shirts (riot squad personal) are in
abundance, campus security is on high alert, and the city police has
cops on campus and at checkstops around campus.
Bars all over the city also have BSD bashes, with student prices
and the works. For some bars, it is almost the biggest event of the
year.
Much fun is generally had by all, except by those who actually
have to go to classes for one last test or whatever. I would be one of
those people. :(