Drinking

The Amethyst Initiative
The Amethyst Initiative is an organization made up of U.S. college presidents and chancellors that in July 2008 launched a movement calling for the reconsideration of U.S. drinking age laws, particularly the minimum age of 21. (USA)

I was surprised when this organization is supported by over 125 college presidents.
More info on it here: http://tinyurl.com/66abab
Facebook group here: http://tinyurl.com/63ohdv
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CNN: Some People Drinking More, While Other People Drinking Less

Maybe after a couple of beers, CNN's analysis of the economy's impact on drinking will begin to make sense.

Anatomy of  the College Friend

Lilo and Samro are not college friends, just everyone's favorite "lesbian" couple.

College Presidents For Underage Drinking?

The young'uns on campus should toast some college presidents who are encouraging the lowering of the legal drinking age.

Latest comment by Anonymous: I wonder why those who say "look at other countries" on this issue, don't say that on gun control issues, where stricter laws lead to far fewer firearm deaths.
Back to School, Back to Debauchery

Get these back to school provisions to get back to the party life.

Using the Truth to Cut College Drinking?

At the University of Virginia, administrators are using peer pressure to get students not to drink. What a novel concept.

When To Dump A Frat Boy...

Getting out of a normal 1-on-1 relationship is easy. Divorcing an entire fraternity? Not so much. If your frat-loving hubby displays any of these warning signs, good luck.

Latest comment by Anonymous: there's a difference between southern frat guys and frat guys anywhere else. Any schools in the ACC or SEC are exactly like the douchey sorority girl described in the first post. frat guys in the north are like this flam... MORE »
Eight Great: Boxed Wines For The Truly Classy

Wine's popularity is on the rise, but what's a cash-strapped college student to do? Ditch the bottle and think out of the box, with these bargain-priced beverages.

Latest comment by Anonymous: seriously, who the **** drinks boxed wine at a wild party? laaaame.
The Octabong, or How to Get Drunk Times 8

Turn beer funneling into a competitive sport with the Octabong, an eight-way funnel that allows each drinker to guzzle his/her own brew of choice.

Liquor Leader Doesn't (Publicly) Condone Underage Drinking

It’s almost cute how Distilled Spirits Council President and former college prez Peter Cressy is pretending to try to do right by college students. Today, he offered super effective tips to the parents of college students on how to deter drinking, such as, “If your son or daught

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