By Mitchell Alexander, Northside High School

It boggles me that regardless of the weather, there will always be guys that wear shorts every day.

Now, I’m no fashion expert, but I do know one thing: wearing khaki shorts when it’s 17 degrees outside is not the best idea.

I’m left wondering, “Do they ever get cold? Is there a risk of frostbite? Why didn’t their mothers force them to put on some pants?”

Plus, pants aren’t that hard to find. Find some jeans or khakis, but for their core body temperature (and my sanity), I wish they would cover their legs up until old man Winter isn’t quite so harsh.

Now let’s talk about shoes. I would be rich if I had a dollar for every guy walking around school with long Nike socks and a pair of sandals.

That might have looked fresh at the beginning of seventh grade, but it’s no longer a good look.

Before you leave the house next time, use some common sense.