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USG Senate opens discussion of student alcohol abuse

At last night's USG Senate meeting, the discussion focused primarily on the role of the USG in resolving student issues and in preventing alcohol abuse among students.

To provide an opportunity for students to express their opinions to USG, a table should be set up during busy hours in the Frist Campus Center, said Olivier Kamanda '03, systems manager and special projects coordinator.

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A debate about how the USG should combat binge drinking on campus ensued after the senate heard a report that listed statistics showing that athletic team captains and fraternity members are most likely to drink irresponsibly.

"The only way to change binge drinking is to make sure the students who other students look up to do not binge drink," U-Council Chair David Gail '03 said.

He suggested that these "de facto" student leaders should be brought together to discuss the issue.

USG President Nina Langsam '03 ended the meeting by asking USG senators to speak to at least 10 of their classmates about campus issues and bring their ideas.

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