Bars refuse call to open later
Olson: Homecoming weekend proposal would increase safety
Mark Schaaf
Issue date: 9/29/05 Section: Campus News
But Rindo defended the university's policies, saying the university only hopes to curb underage and binge drinking.
"The position of the university has been that we're not in favor of prohibition, and so the suggestion that the university stop selling alcohol at functions ... is not something that is consistent with what (our) position is," he said. "If you're of age, our objective is to reduce high-risk drinking ... and to encourage good judgment and to drink responsibly."
Feelings about numerous other Homecoming-related issues, such as the parade route and the university's alcohol control efforts, also were shared among the group.
Tony Roller, manger of She Nannigans, 415 Water St., said "a lot of positive things were discussed."
"I believe the conclusion we reached is working with the university in the future in different aspects of serving alcohol," Roller said. "We're waiting to hear from the university if they will take us seriously, that we want to work with them with a lot of different issues."
Rindo and Olson both praised the bar owners for their willingness to work together.
"The Water Street bar owners have acted responsibly and with character in the past, and I expect them to do the same in the future," Olson said.
Student Senate voted Monday to move a resolution requesting bar owners to close Homecoming morning to the Student Life and Diversity Commission.
The commission recommended the Student Senate not pass the Olson-authored resolution yesterday, which will come up for passage at its next meeting Monday night.
It did recommend passing two other Homecoming-related resolutions encouraging safe house parties and participation in safe activities during Homecoming week.
"The position of the university has been that we're not in favor of prohibition, and so the suggestion that the university stop selling alcohol at functions ... is not something that is consistent with what (our) position is," he said. "If you're of age, our objective is to reduce high-risk drinking ... and to encourage good judgment and to drink responsibly."
Feelings about numerous other Homecoming-related issues, such as the parade route and the university's alcohol control efforts, also were shared among the group.
Tony Roller, manger of She Nannigans, 415 Water St., said "a lot of positive things were discussed."
"I believe the conclusion we reached is working with the university in the future in different aspects of serving alcohol," Roller said. "We're waiting to hear from the university if they will take us seriously, that we want to work with them with a lot of different issues."
Rindo and Olson both praised the bar owners for their willingness to work together.
"The Water Street bar owners have acted responsibly and with character in the past, and I expect them to do the same in the future," Olson said.
Student Senate voted Monday to move a resolution requesting bar owners to close Homecoming morning to the Student Life and Diversity Commission.
The commission recommended the Student Senate not pass the Olson-authored resolution yesterday, which will come up for passage at its next meeting Monday night.
It did recommend passing two other Homecoming-related resolutions encouraging safe house parties and participation in safe activities during Homecoming week.