Thirsty Thursday
Letter from the Editor
Katie Franklin '09
Issue date: 10/8/08 Section: Commentary
Having been 21 since December, I've goten used to the idea that I can drink wherever I want. No more sneaking alcohol in my backpack to my dorm, no more paranoia about PS or RAs on rounds, no more jumping every time someone knows at the door.
I can go out to bars and not sweat when my fake ID is scrutinized and I wonder, "Does he buy it?" I can finally join the glory that is Thirsty Thursday at Sporty's and find out what all the hype's about. Heck, I can even drink free beer in Balfour at sponsored events, right in front of everyone!
But alas, being 21 on campus still does not give me total freedom as far as my drinking ability. Granted, I'm not trying to wasted every night and walk around campus belligerent and reeking havoc. I feel that many students agree with me when I say that all I want is the ability to have a few drinks with my friends in a mature, responsible way.
The new policy on earned social standing is a fantastic step in the right direction. It says that students make mistakes, but they shouldn't be penalized indefinitely. It gives credit to the students who work to keep their record clean after they get in trouble.
I can only hope that this is the start of something, because these types of decisions will only benefit students.
I can go out to bars and not sweat when my fake ID is scrutinized and I wonder, "Does he buy it?" I can finally join the glory that is Thirsty Thursday at Sporty's and find out what all the hype's about. Heck, I can even drink free beer in Balfour at sponsored events, right in front of everyone!
But alas, being 21 on campus still does not give me total freedom as far as my drinking ability. Granted, I'm not trying to wasted every night and walk around campus belligerent and reeking havoc. I feel that many students agree with me when I say that all I want is the ability to have a few drinks with my friends in a mature, responsible way.
The new policy on earned social standing is a fantastic step in the right direction. It says that students make mistakes, but they shouldn't be penalized indefinitely. It gives credit to the students who work to keep their record clean after they get in trouble.
I can only hope that this is the start of something, because these types of decisions will only benefit students.
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