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By: Courtney Hime
Issue date: 11/13/07 Section: News
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Monon weekend resulted in nine arrests, two of which were DePauw students, and nine alcohol violations.
Associate Director of Public Safety Angie Nally said police activity leading up to the game was typical for Monon weekend, but the number of incidents after the game was lower than it has been in the past.
"The majority of the interactions with Public Safety later [Saturday] night were people who were maybe having a little trouble navigating sidewalks," Nally said. "But as long as their [blood alcohol levels] weren't too high, and they were of age, we just called sober friends to stay with them and made sure they weren't at any risk for ill effects from alcohol."
Nally said Saturday night resulted in minimal vandalism and calls to residence halls.
Some students attributed the toned-down Monon weekend to a change in partying on campus in general.
"Like all aspects of partying this year, it was much more toned down than in years in past," said junior Drew Donovan. "This year was especially down compared to two years ago when the game was last here at DePauw."
However, some students felt that personal accountability caused the change. Junior Alycia Keller said she thought students were more responsible this year.
"I saw a lot of people out in large groups and looking out for their friends, which I think helped more people to remain safe and to act responsibly," she said.
Keller added that the victory could have contributed to the safe atmosphere as well.
"This is the first year that we've won the bell since I've been a student," Keller said, "So I felt like there was a lot of DePauw pride and school spirit during the weekend rather than a focus on partying alone."
Nally said she hoped to attribute the efforts of student organizations who got the word out about how to have a good time and not let things get out of control.
"There were plenty of people out and having a good time and enjoying Monon," Nally said. "There were just minimal incidents."
Associate Director of Public Safety Angie Nally said police activity leading up to the game was typical for Monon weekend, but the number of incidents after the game was lower than it has been in the past.
"The majority of the interactions with Public Safety later [Saturday] night were people who were maybe having a little trouble navigating sidewalks," Nally said. "But as long as their [blood alcohol levels] weren't too high, and they were of age, we just called sober friends to stay with them and made sure they weren't at any risk for ill effects from alcohol."
Nally said Saturday night resulted in minimal vandalism and calls to residence halls.
Some students attributed the toned-down Monon weekend to a change in partying on campus in general.
"Like all aspects of partying this year, it was much more toned down than in years in past," said junior Drew Donovan. "This year was especially down compared to two years ago when the game was last here at DePauw."
However, some students felt that personal accountability caused the change. Junior Alycia Keller said she thought students were more responsible this year.
"I saw a lot of people out in large groups and looking out for their friends, which I think helped more people to remain safe and to act responsibly," she said.
Keller added that the victory could have contributed to the safe atmosphere as well.
"This is the first year that we've won the bell since I've been a student," Keller said, "So I felt like there was a lot of DePauw pride and school spirit during the weekend rather than a focus on partying alone."
Nally said she hoped to attribute the efforts of student organizations who got the word out about how to have a good time and not let things get out of control.
"There were plenty of people out and having a good time and enjoying Monon," Nally said. "There were just minimal incidents."
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