Friday night is GIGANTIC

[muhoosier260]

Brandon Stokes equals big DB and horrible writer.  Man the Trib has gone downhill in the last 5 years.

At least we have a trouncing of Pitt on Friday to look forward to....and perhaps being too drunk to remember;)

i thought it was a great article. it was truthful without being too critical, he was just stating the facts. this is how it is guys. i'm sure the trib just like everything else @ MU isn't as good as it once was, right? back in your day of course.

[Cooby Snacks]

As one of the people who was frequently "too drunk to remember," and probably will be again tomorrow night after the game, yeah, this article is pretty much spot-on.

[sigep80]

Yikes - what happened to my school??  I started school in '76, and one of the first things that we had to do was to find 10 people, one of whom had access to a tent, and get registered to buy bball tickets.  Not sure what week of school it was, but on Tuesday morning you could get in line with your tent of 10 people and stay there until Saturday when you could purchase tickets.  5 people had to be at the tent at any time, and there were visits by ASMU during the week checking on the number of folks. 

Of course it was a great big party, I seem to remember Miller, Pabst and Schlitz even had beer trucks there during the week (I might be imagining that though).  I still remember falling in love with about 20 or 30 girls I met that week, and listening to Blinded by the Light.

Man, everyone went to the games, started on Wells street before the games, usually the 'Lanche, and stopped by the State street bars after the game before going to the Gym or Grunts.  We wouldn't think of missing a game, and scheduled studying around that.  BTW, my friends and I all graduated in 4 years, law school for them and MBA for me.

Have fun in school, you've got to work after that!

[chapman]

Brandon Stokes equals big DB and horrible writer.  Man the Trib has gone downhill in the last 5 years.

At least we have a trouncing of Pitt on Friday to look forward to....and perhaps being too drunk to remember;)

i thought it was a great article. it was truthful without being too critical, he was just stating the facts. this is how it is guys. i'm sure the trib just like everything else @ MU isn't as good as it once was, right? back in your day of course.

I don't know the Trib enough to know the writers, but I'll have to say I agree with this article too.  I usually have more fun getting a group of friends together and going downtown on weekends, and I know a lot of students do the same.  Actually, to further shame the alumni, I'll go right out and say that a night at UWM is usually more fun than a night at MU these days.

[Chili]

Brandon Stokes equals big DB and horrible writer.  Man the Trib has gone downhill in the last 5 years.

At least we have a trouncing of Pitt on Friday to look forward to....and perhaps being too drunk to remember;)

i thought it was a great article. it was truthful without being too critical, he was just stating the facts. this is how it is guys. i'm sure the trib just like everything else @ MU isn't as good as it once was, right? back in your day of course.

I don't know the Trib enough to know the writers, but I'll have to say I agree with this article too.  I usually have more fun getting a group of friends together and going downtown on weekends, and I know a lot of students do the same.  Actually, to further shame the alumni, I'll go right out and say that a night at UWM is usually more fun than a night at MU these days.

Crisco's friend was right - you are all turning into a bunch of nerds. For shame. 

[muhoosier260]

I usually have more fun getting a group of friends together and going downtown on weekends, and I know a lot of students do the same.

agreed

[muhoosier260]

Crisco's friend was right - you are all turning into a bunch of nerds. For shame. 

i don't get how a weak campus party scene makes MU students "nerds". Marquette isn't the same school it was 30, 20, 15 years ago...at least from what i gather. regardless, i'm pumped about tomorrow night! I'll be @ the BC @ 4, c u there

[The Lens]

Crisco's friend was right - you are all turning into a bunch of nerds. For shame. 

i don't get how a weak campus party scene makes MU students "nerds". Marquette isn't the same school it was 30, 20, 15 years ago...at least from what i gather. regardless, i'm pumped about tomorrow night! I'll be @ the BC @ 4, c u there

What does that mean, it's not the same school as it was 30, 20, 15 years ago?  Are you implying that the school is dfferent b/c the mean ACT / GPA of a incoming freshman has risen?  Well FYI Hoosier boy, you're getting the same profs & same cirriculum that all of us dumb-ass beer-drinking derelics (sp) got back in 1993, 1988 and 1978.  The only difference is your classmates maybe smarter and apparently can't party.  You're getting no better of an education than I got, you're just deciding that it takes twice as long to study for the same exam I did.

[muhoosier260]

Crisco's friend was right - you are all turning into a bunch of nerds. For shame. 

i don't get how a weak campus party scene makes MU students "nerds". Marquette isn't the same school it was 30, 20, 15 years ago...at least from what i gather. regardless, i'm pumped about tomorrow night! I'll be @ the BC @ 4, c u there

What does that mean, it's not the same school as it was 30, 20, 15 years ago?  Are you implying that the school is dfferent b/c the mean ACT / GPA of a incoming freshman has risen?  Well FYI Hoosier boy, you're getting the same profs & same cirriculum that all of us dumb-ass beer-drinking derelics (sp) got back in 1993, 1988 and 1978.  The only difference is your classmates maybe smarter and apparently can't party.  You're getting no better of an education than I got, you're just deciding that it takes twice as long to study for the same exam I did.

Defensive damon,
i'll tell you what it means- its just not the same school. meaning different student body, different interests, i guess more lame. there i said it, we can't party like its 1988! who cares? i mean i still have my fun, i get my stuff done, i'm content. if alumni view today's student w/contempt b/c they don't party as much then so be it.
i wasn't even thinking about the sat's and whatnot, apparently you are though so i'll leave it at that. However, I do have to ask one question: do you really think Marquette hasn't made any progress for the better in the last 30 years? I think you're fooling yourself if you really believe that. I don't even mean that in a condescending way, but every school strives to improve.
don't get so riled up. oh and don't call me boy, unless of course i can call you old timer. enjoy the game

*not to mention the physical landscape of the campus is much different, fewer bars for one

[CTWarrior]

Out of the 40 or so women who are there, about four are attractive.

Wow, the percentage of attractive women has certainly increased since I was there!  I think beer goggles was what most of us drinkers were going for back in the early 80's!

[HarveysWallbangers]

As soon as the guy pointed out that he had decided upon loafers for an evening out on the town, I knew something was amiss. This is completely lame. It's no wonder there are so many kids dressing up in costumes for the games.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

I don't think the guy's column is necessarily inaccurate, its just the general tone and disdain that he has for his fellow students that makes him sound like an a-hole.

If you don't like the parties that are going on around campus, then throw your own party, cool guy.

If you can't relax and have a beer (or soda if you choose) in a campus social environment (bar or party), then find something else to do.


A lot of kids enjoy going out and blowing off some steam. And yes, drunk dudes hitting on girls is not the height of social interaction... but it is part of the real world that we live in. If you don't like it, then find something else to do.

[mu03eng]

Brandon Stokes equals big DB and horrible writer.  Man the Trib has gone downhill in the last 5 years.

At least we have a trouncing of Pitt on Friday to look forward to....and perhaps being too drunk to remember;)

i thought it was a great article. it was truthful without being too critical, he was just stating the facts. this is how it is guys. i'm sure the trib just like everything else @ MU isn't as good as it once was, right? back in your day of course.

I don't know the Trib enough to know the writers, but I'll have to say I agree with this article too.  I usually have more fun getting a group of friends together and going downtown on weekends, and I know a lot of students do the same.  Actually, to further shame the alumni, I'll go right out and say that a night at UWM is usually more fun than a night at MU these days.

Dude, I graduated a little less than 5 years ago and its already gotten that lame?  Senior year we were at Murph's or Caff's at least three nights a week, along with a house party or two thrown in before or after.  I refuse to believe things have gotten this lame that fast. 

And 2002mu is right, its really the tone that makes him sound like a DB.  Perhaps he was trying to be satirical and didn't pull it off.  Either hate or love the party social scene its at least something social.  Plus having had those experiences have helped me in the business world when I have to attend evening work functions. 

[NavinRJohnson]

Whether you are at MU now or were there 20 years ago as I was, I think we can all agree, the deutsche bank who wrote/made up that article sucks!

[AlumKCof93]

I don't think the guy's column is necessarily inaccurate, its just the general tone and disdain that he has for his fellow students that makes him sound like an a-hole.

If you don't like the parties that are going on around campus, then throw your own party, cool guy.



Amen

[The Lens]

For decade upon decades one of the rites of graduation has been the ability to claim you partied harder than the kids now in school.  We all knew it was just a joke, playful banter etc.  I'll even concede that since the fabled block party was gone when I enrolled in '93 and since the 'Lanche closed my senior year, that older alums did "see more action".  This group enrolled now though has reshaped the race; they seem to pride themselves on how academic it has gotten.  2002mualum, I was talking with 2006 alum last night that felt crowds (student section) were different now as the typical MU student has changed (and this kid has been out for 18 months).  I guess after 125 years of adolescence, our little school is all grown up.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

For decade upon decades one of the rites of graduation has been the ability to claim you partied harder than the kids now in school.  We all knew it was just a joke, playful banter etc.  I'll even concede that since the fabled block party was gone when I enrolled in '93 and since the 'Lanche closed my senior year, that older alums did "see more action".  This group enrolled now though has reshaped the race; they seem to pride themselves on how academic it has gotten.  2002mualum, I was talking with 2006 alum last night that felt crowds (student section) were different now as the typical MU student has changed (and this kid has been out for 18 months).  I guess after 125 years of adolescence, our little school is all grown up.

Hahaha... completely agree that the whole "we partied harder" argument is really cliche and always happens.

I have heard that MPD has been more strict about underage drinking since I graduated, but obviously I'm not on campus nor do I have a scientific study to support it.

My gut tell me that some years there is more drinking/partying some years there are less... but on the whole the "average consumption" probably remains somewhat similar. 19 year olds are 19 year olds.

Murphs and Caff's might not be packed every night... but maybe more people are hitting Jim's Timeout or something.


MY ALUMNI BRAGGING:
I remember when the Bradley would serve you 12 beers for 1 ID. We would come back with trays of beers to the student section (most of us were only 19 or 20)... but I'm sure the modern day students have figured out ways to consume a ton of beer at games.


EDIT: Also, the girls were uglier when I was in school... they look way better now. I drank more and the girls were ugly. That's the typical argument, isn't it? :-)

[MUshrooms]

I challenge all you alum to a drink off right now. 

[mu03eng]

For decade upon decades one of the rites of graduation has been the ability to claim you partied harder than the kids now in school.  We all knew it was just a joke, playful banter etc.  I'll even concede that since the fabled block party was gone when I enrolled in '93 and since the 'Lanche closed my senior year, that older alums did "see more action".  This group enrolled now though has reshaped the race; they seem to pride themselves on how academic it has gotten.  2002mualum, I was talking with 2006 alum last night that felt crowds (student section) were different now as the typical MU student has changed (and this kid has been out for 18 months).  I guess after 125 years of adolescence, our little school is all grown up.

Hahaha... completely agree that the whole "we partied harder" argument is really cliche and always happens.

I have heard that MPD has been more strict about underage drinking since I graduated, but obviously I'm not on campus nor do I have a scientific study to support it.

My gut tell me that some years there is more drinking/partying some years there are less... but on the whole the "average consumption" probably remains somewhat similar. 19 year olds are 19 year olds.

Murphs and Caff's might not be packed every night... but maybe more people are hitting Jim's Timeout or something.


MY ALUMNI BRAGGING:
I remember when the Bradley would serve you 12 beers for 1 ID. We would come back with trays of beers to the student section (most of us were only 19 or 20)... but I'm sure the modern day students have figured out ways to consume a ton of beer at games.


EDIT: Also, the girls were uglier when I was in school... they look way better now. I drank more and the girls were ugly. That's the typical argument, isn't it? :-)

Don't disagree with you at all about the partying.  However, I have a theory about the girls and their appearances.  I don't think that they have really gotten better looking....I just think the things they are wearing has changed.  I went to high school during the grunge era so it was big floppy flannel shirts, then by my freshmen year of college the attire started changing and by senior year girls who didn't look good 4 years ago, started looking pretty good.  Thats my theory anyway.  80's and 90's doesn't seem like a good era for attractive chicks.

[MUCrisco]

I challenge all you alum to a drink off right now. 

I don't think you want to do that.  The last time someone challenged my group of friends, we ended up carrying him to an apt, paramedics came, they had to wake him up with smelling salts, and they took him to the emergency room.

Edit: BTW, we're not proud of this story.

[NavinRJohnson]

I challenge all you alum to a drink off right now. 

Wouldn't be a fair fight anymore, you have the advantage of youth. 10, 15, 20 years ago we could have taken care of you inside an hour. Although knowing today's students...well, maybe it would take 2 hours.

[MUCrisco]

I challenge all you alum to a drink off right now. 

Wouldn't be a fair fight anymore, you have the advantage of youth. 10, 15, 20 years ago we could have taken care of you inside an hour. Although knowing today's students...well, maybe it would take 2 hours.

Which is another reason why students should be enjoying themselves while they are in college.

[NavinRJohnson]

Which is another reason why students should be enjoying themselves while they are in college.

Something I continue to preach to college kids when I talk to them. Unfortunately you just don't realize what a vacation college is until you encounter the cold harsh realities of the real world. I would never want to go back, but compared to life after college, those 4 years are an unbelievable cake walk.

[drewm88]

http://media.www.marquettetribune.org/media/storage/paper1130/news/2008/01/29/Viewpoints/Dont-Take.Life.Too.Seriously-3172046.shtml

This was written in response to that column by Brandon Stokes. I found it very well done.

The way I see it is that whatever you're looking for-- anywhere from I just want to get A's and get out to I don't remember Tuesday night-- you can find a solid group of friends to be right there with you. Not everybody is looking for an alcohol-fueled college experience, and for various reasons.

That being said, I'm getting hammered as soon as I finish this paper. Should be a GREAT night. 

[BrewCity83]

http://media.www.marquettetribune.org/media/storage/paper1130/news/2008/01/29/Viewpoints/Dont-Take.Life.Too.Seriously-3172046.shtml

This was written in response to that column by Brandon Stokes. I found it very well done.

That response column was well done.

MY ALUMNI BRAGGING:
Graduated in 1983; the legal drinking age was 18 for my full 4-year stint.  There was no stigma attached to drinking and driving in those days--it was just a ticket.  So the bars and parties were  well attended by members of all classes, including commuters and those who lived off-campus.