Afraid of sending your date to the emergency room while trying to pin a simple floral arrangement on him or her? Avoid awkward moments and unnecessary blood loss with this simple how-to for prom.

When it comes to prom night, there are so many things to consider: dinner, photos, and post-prom. The night could require a significant amount of money, money that you may or may not have. But your options are always open. Let staff reporter Rachel Skoza be your guide as she walks you through the expensive and cheap components of prom night.

With prom less than three weeks away, everyone has thought about whom to ask, where to go to dinner, and what to do after the dance is over. But unlike the majority of the male population, girls have another thing on their minds: the dress. Juniors Lizzy Warner, Deborah Ladd, and Lauren Piester debate the pros and cons of one of the many significant parts of the dress: the length.

"I know a couple girls who are seriously considering wearing jeans to prom," writes Lauren Piester, "and a guy or two who at least momentarily thought about wearing a dress. I know a ton of girls who have asked guys to prom. I know a lot of girls who are going with other girls. I know people who are going without dates. Basically, I know more people breaking the 'traditional' laws of prom than people who are following them. So I thought it would benefit to have a different view on the idea of prom dates."

The deadline to RSVP for this year's prom is just a week away. Don't have a date yet? Get to it! Not quite sure how to handle the possible complications? Elaine Gu has all the advice you'll need. "In my opinion, when it comes to prom, things should be done the 'traditional' way," she writes. "That means guys should do the asking, because chivalry is not dead. So for all you single, eligible young men out there looking for a prom date, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to ask a girl to the big dance."