Michigan Moves Closer to Allowing Alcohol Sales at College Sporting Events
A bipartisan group of Michigan legislators has put together a bill that would let colleges and universities sell alcohol at on-campus sporting events. The bills are sponsored by Rep. Graham…
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Getty ImagesA bipartisan group of Michigan legislators has put together a bill that would let colleges and universities sell alcohol at on-campus sporting events. The bills are sponsored by Rep. Graham Filler, a Republican out of mid-Michigan; Rep. Joe Tate, a Democrat from Detroit and Wayne County; and Sen. Curtis Hertel, a Democrat out of Ingham County. Currently, there is a ban on selling alcohol at Michigan and Michigan State sporting events. Out of the 14 Big Ten schools, eight schools permit alcohol sales at football games.
“This is a fairness and freedom issue that will allow for a modern, more enjoyable college game-day experience – but it’s also a public health and safety issue,” Filler said in a statement.
Hertel added, “It’s simply a matter of fairness. Alcohol is served at MSU football games now, but only if you’re lucky enough to watch the game in a suite. Beer at the game should be allowed for more than just rich donors. Beyond that, there is overwhelming evidence that shows selling alcohol inside the stadium significantly reduces binge drinking on game days."
"The data is clear that allowing alcoholic beverages in venues during sporting events lowers the probability of excessive alcohol consumption,” Tate added.
If passed, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission would give up to three tavern licenses or three Class-C liquor licenses for events.
Picking the right college to attend is a daunting task. I remember going through the process, and it wasn't easy, although living close to one of the biggest universities in the country made it a bit easer, as I picked Michigan State University.
Some students really want to have fun in college. I mean, having fun is important, but my little bit of advice is to pick a school that has a good record in your chosen program and where you think you'll be able to grow both academically and socially.
That said, the staff at Barstool Sports has put together a list of the Top 50 Party Schools in the country. I don't really see a metric behind why these schools were chosen, but Barstool is known for their party-happy web content, so they must have done some kind of research. As it turns out, Michigan has two of the top party schools in the U.S. Michigan comes in at No. 39 on the list, and Michigan State is No. 27. I actually think both schools have great academics, too, so maybe the mantra is work hard, play hard.
My buddy Joe Winner over at ESPN Florida first posted this story, noting that this is quite a comprehensive list. Read on for the full scoop on the top 50 party schools in the U.S., and best of luck in your college search!
Top 50 'Party Schools' in the U.S.
This list is via Barstool Sports. My buddy Joe Winner over at ESPN Florida first posted this story, noting that this is quite a comprehensive tally. Read on for the full scoop on the top 50 party schools in the U.S., and best of luck in your college search!
