The Daily Cougar generously provided students of the University of Houston a guide on “how to not be offensive on Halloween.”

“This year, put some thought into your costume – really think,” writes the editorial board. “Ask yourself if what you’re wearing targets a specific demographic, and if so, does it portray them in a negative light? Hint: if you’re not part of that group yourself, it’s probably best to think of something else.”

Off limits: wearing a “tight-fitting skeleton dress called ‘Anna Rexia,’” “using blackface to imitate an ‘Orange is the New Black,” or wearing a “sexy Ebola containment suit.”

Acceptable: Going as Walter White (if you are in fact white, presumably) and Jesse Pinkman. That’s officially “funny.”

Halloween is often seen as the day on which everything is acceptable and social sensitivity flies out the window, but this is a harmful attitude. Have fun on Friday, and use your costumes to show off your interests and creativity, not to make light of a historically racist or sensitive issue. And most importantly – stay safe, Coogs.

Just to be make sure any hot middle-aged women reading this aren’t offended: by “Coogs” the editorial board is probably referring to the students of the University of Houston Cougars. Speaking of attractive middle-aged women, the DC editorial board does not specifically outlaw Sexy Sarah Palin costumes, so go for it if you're leaning that direction.