9.12.2007

Things You Learn From The New York Times (2)

They get us. They really get us.

"While binge drinking is a nationwide concern at colleges, the parent-notification policy faces an almost unique set of obstacles here at the University of Wisconsin. Both culture and counterculture have long conspired to tolerate, if not endorse, hearty drinking. The state’s German heritage is inextricably bound up with the brewing industry. And Madison’s history of student radicalism has often been lubricated by copious infusions of alcohol and drugs."

Police in Madison made 144 UW-Madison students go to detox in the 2006-07 academic year. I said no, no, no.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I think the last paragraph of the article sums up the long standing relationship between the University of Wisconsin and alcohol consumption.

"A nocturnal drive with Officer Plisch provides ample evidence that plenty of liquor continues to flow. Still, as Mr. Wiley knows, things could be much worse. His official residence was donated by a law professor, John Olin, who was fired (though later reinstated) by the Board of Regents in 1887 for advocating prohibition."