University administrators, student leaders and even Collegetown landlords have identified a recent increase in dangerous alcohol consumption by students following changes to Cornell's Greek system in the fall.
New York State's Good Samaritan Law, which provides amnesty for those seeking emergency services for underage drinking or drug charges, goes into effect on Sept. 18.
Four Loko — the controversial caffeinated alcoholic beverage — will no longer be made with caffeine, taurine and gaurana, announced its makers, Phusion Projects, two weeks ago. Before the caffeinated “black out in a can” gets pulled completely from shelves, the Science Section presents: The Science Behind Four Loko (the caffeinated version).
Four Loko producer Phusion Products has voluntarily agreed to stop shipping its product to New York State starting this Friday. In addition, New York State’s largest beer distributors have agreed to clear the drink — and similar beverages that combine caffeine and alcohol — from their inventories by Dec. 10.
The Cornell University Police Department arrested or referred to the Office of the Judicial Administrator 224 more suspects for alcohol or drug violations in 2009 than 2007.
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