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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 2001)
'\mied from Pa, . -hot and nBrsday^eptembe^O^O mistaken identitv,' Page IB s community, G icr incidents,” he about who we at the aftermath of liddle East are . but Sikhs have =.'s major, is also hs becoming tai Hour By Beth Brown THE BATTALION Drotecting the iniyljrhursday, Friday and Saturday nights mean one Id be totally cleaBg for many A&M students — time to party. It is hing to do with» t0 sa y t ^ lat there are several parties going on ^Lnd town every weekend. Women spend hours . . . .... »ing dolled up in their best outfits, guys lather on ids being mtstauB a ft ers h aV e. kegs are bought, trashcan punch is ■ed, music is cranked up and everyone is ready to lys," she said. ia|e some fun. Cars begin to arrive, and people start ience. He hasn'!;«ing wild. Soon, the night is in full swing, j to go to camp. Iput for some Aggies, there is a thought that dwin- id beatine him W ' n l h c hacks of their minds — is this safe? Wiple steps can be taken to insure the most safety . I Bsible without ruining the fun. “se.iah s ciemiSMaj^ e j t | 1 s w j m j s a management and business law' K)ut being a larprjtructor at A&M who also runs his own law o have been ha Mctice in Bryan. According to Swim, there are ns. /j Beral laws that pertain to drinking safely in ot " Wahe^uru kp s ' and he says that students “should know the decent here; and obey them.” t ^ t f h ^. Knowin t law s is key to keeping mends safe the restortneCQH out trou b| e Swim said the major law to keep mind because in mind is the “zero tolerance” DWI law. This also is HHeasy law to follow. Students have numerous )lic places forFwnurces such as CARPOOL and taxi cabs that they J ■ use to avoid driving home drunk. ■Swim said students also should remember that Baking alcohol available to a minor is the same as Bing to a minor,” and violating that law could lead B maximum fine of $4,000 and a year in jail. ■Swim suggested, “Before having a party, ask the e of mistaken TABC (Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission) for ; Bir suggestions,” and, “have someone check IDs i . anti make sure that no one underage drinks alcohol at 1 1 ' your party.” While having only drinkers over 21 at a pam does not completely ensure safety, it may cut anger toward i: daw n the number of unsafe situations that occur dur- ry angry, bulk, ing and after a party. Kit is important to remember that while drinking, law s do not guarantee that no one will be harmed in ■ alcohol-related incident, the laws exist to provide ■much safety as possible for those who choose to drink, as well as for those who do not. | Another safety issue that students should consid er, especially female students, is the issue of rape and sexual attacks. These incidents occur often at parties, and it is important tor A&M students to keep this in mind when at a party. According to Laura Bounds, a health and fit ness instructor and self-defense expert, there are many things women can do to prevent such attacks from occurring. appear like thi 1 us.” Waheguni ants to intentr day. President 5. should “pit m any way, ixi jood America!' ntry as much ask i as 1 salute tk« edom. and we'lH vith us.” SHARMILA BADKAR ■ U.ION “Girls should always be aware of people they are casually acquainted with as well as strangers,” she said. “Many rapists get to know their victims before they rape them.” It may seem harmless to meet someone at a party * and catch a ride home with them, but it is crucial that women remember that rapists can come in any form. Another precaution girls should take at parties is knowing exactly where their drinks come from and who has handled them. “Girls should not accept any drinks they do not ♦ pour themselves or watch the bartender pour,” * Bounds said, “and if they start to feel disoriented or - as if they have had more to drink than they actually ! have, they need to get to a trusted female friend as soon as possible.” Bounds also said that people should be taken immediately to the hospital if they lose con sciousness. Bounds also cautions, “If a girl finds herself with someone she does not trust, she should try to get back to where other people are immediately. She should also be very clear about what her intentions are.” In the event that a woman is attacked at a party, " Bounds advises certain steps the woman should take. ; “If a girl has been attacked, she should not - attempt to change clothes, shower or clean herself. I She should call a trusted friend, her parents or the I police immediately.” A final piece of advice that Bounds offers is, “Girls should limit the amount of alcohol they con sume so that they can be continuously aware of their surroundings. They should attend parties with other females, watch out for each other and never leave with someone they have just met.” Jennifer Jackson, a junior management major, said that she likes to have fun on the weekends, but : she knows there are many things to keep in mind when going to a party. 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