Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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28 New Law Dries Up Fresh By Diane Novogrodsky When you, took back at this book someday, the increase in Wisconsin's legal drinking age will probably seem rather trivial. But now, a large part of the Marquette community - freshmen, upperclassmen and tavern owners m is being afv fected by the increase in the drinking age. The most predictable stop for anyone in search of relaxation, stimulating conversation and escape is the bars. Of course, the bars will only serve those who are 19, at least those who can convince the bouncer that they are 19. The trade in fake ID's is still strong despite the often laughable results. A few lucky underage students have the right look and are never carded, to the eternal shame of the tavern industry. As a resutt, the dorms often serve as exctusive bars, and do just as well for those who 1ike their vodka mixed with diet kooI-aid. Many underage students keep liquor in their rooms and make it a point to get slightly toasted before hitting area parties. This year, only two beers per person were ailowed on each trip through the fines at Fall Block Party. And even private, off-campus parties became targets of police intervention, because of disruptive behavior and underage drinking. In September, 20 Milwaukee police officers were assigned to the area to monitor off-campus parties. The new drinking age has brought a part of college life once taken for granted, out in the open. ASM U has reminded upperclassmen of their respon- sibility to set a good example and encourage alternatives to boozing. The new chapter of BACCHUS is a thriving example of an aware and involved but not puritanical, attitude toward drinking. Counseling groups are also springing up to motivate all students to lead fuller lives without depending on alcohol to fill up free hours. The increase in the drinking age has resulted in the en- couragement of responsible alcohol use from all in the Mar- quette community That's an in- crease we can 311 drink to in health. Foos

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For Free bouncer will kindly show you to the door - not so at a house party. Houses offer a lot more space, and short of destroying property or in- vading someone's privacy, you can do anything you want. Best of all, you can do it for free. At some schools, people throw rent parties, charging admission - usually about $2 - and keeping whatever profits they make to pay for their rent or utility bills. The beauty of Marquette is that most parties are free. People open up their houses to friends along with a ew relative strangers, and provide beer and food, all in the spirit of fun. hey don't charge admission. All they .5k is that you have a good time. And with all the advantages of a arquette house party, how could you not have a good time? Marquette house parties. Below - Freshman Chris Hellmich and Seniorjohn Ktenson check out the party scene. Opposite Page - jim Duran meets Milwaukee's finest while visiting friends at Marquette. Augustin A1 terna ti ves To The Bars By Beth Slaughter At Marquette, one of the most popular weekend activities is hitting the local bars. But this year, that tradition ended for one segment of the Marquette population. The recent increase in the drinking age exctuded a large part of the freshman population from the bars, and much of the exciting night life found there. To remedy their situation, many freshmen began frequen- ting house parties. Since proof of age was not a requirement, freshmen were allowed to take part in one the most highly an- ticipated activities of college life w parties that were not about to be broken up by someones parents. House parties used to be dominated by upperciassmen, who got tired of the crowded, smoky bar scene. However, as a result of the new tegislation, up- perctassmen were suddenly free to choose between the now Crowded and smoky parties or their old Iess-crowded haunts. Many welcomed the newly- rediscovered choice. There's more variety on weekends now! said Speech Sophomore David Bream. I'm not going places to avoid freshmen, but it's nice to go someplace that 1511': full of people. However, house parties weren't the underage drinker's only alternative. Suzy Schaller, an engineering sophomore, commented that she had been approached by freshmen who want to borrow her ID. The change in the drinking age made freshmen partying a little inconvenient, but with a little creativity, not altogether impossible. r 27

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Bar Changes Don't Stop Good Times By John Kelly 'lI need to see some identification please. Many upperclassmen were surpris- ed when they returned to their favorite hangouts after the summer only to'be carded. The crack-down on carding began when the drinking age in the state of Wisconsin was raised to 19. How did all this affect the bar- hopping Marquette student? Well, it had little or no effect for those over 19, but the law drastically changed the drinking plans of most of the freshman class. Many freshmen responded by ac- quiring the infamous fake ID. Unfor- tunately, according to many of the local bartenders and bouncers, the creative efforts of those under 19 usually didn't make it past the doors. Carding was not the only change in the bar scene this year. Among other changes was the switch from Grunt's t0 Murphy's Law. In the past, Grunt's was mainly a freshman hangout, but with the legislation, the owners decided it was time for a change. Ac- cording to bartender Mike Minkley, the change was successful. HThe at- mosphere and specials like two-dollar pitchers are what first attracted me to Murphy's Law,H commented up- perclassman Mark Lyons. A perennial favorite, the Ardmore, maintained that business was not af- fected by the age change, primarily because of the new lunch menu. The Ardmore acquired a lunch crowd of faculty, students and local businessmen, which apparently made up for the loss of the under-19 crowd. The Avalanche also instituted some changes. What was once the trademark of the 'Lanche, breaking empty beer bottles on the floor or against the walls, was banned. In fact, the 'Lanche stopped serving bot- tled beer after 9:00 p.m. because of the potential danger caused by broken glass. Many changes occured on the Mar- quette bar scene this year. Despite the drinking age legislation, the bars found a way to remain profitable and students found ways to have fun. Far Left - Freshman Stacey Dejure gets card- ed in the Ardmore. T op - Karen Alvis, Rob Bezjak, Kathy Lohmann and Greg Backers in the Ardmore. Bottom - Seniors Pat Duke, john Summers, Becky Bordner, jeffRitmueIler and Sue Balcerzak party at 'Hags.