Dartmouth president calls for ban on hard liquor

In a few months, Dartmouth College will see an overhaul of their social scene with the banning of hard liquor on campus.

Following various incidents accompanied by binge drinking, Dartmouth President Philip J. Hanlon announced on Jan. 29 that any liquor that is 15 percent alcohol or greater will be banned at school- and student-sponsored events. Because most of Greek housing where hard liquor is usually served is located directly on Dartmouth's campus, hard liquor will also be banned at Greek parties and events.

However, many do not feel the liquor ban will be effective toward getting rid of the problems caused by the misuse of alcohol on campus. 

Dartmouth senior Jake G. Rascoff, the executive editor of The Dartmouth Review, said he believes the banning of alcohol will lead to "binge drinking and increase the risk of binge drinking off campus, which will lead to drunk driving."

The alternative to banning the alcohol, according to President Hanlon, will be to eliminate Dartmouth's Greek system completely, an action he is not leaning toward, but will consider if necessary.

The ban is set to be effective as of March 30. 

Read more at the The New York Times.

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