The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/level-b/)
While at first glance, this mentality is harmless and even iconic of Cornell and American colleges, it can unveil a toxic culture that is ingrained into students and even normalized — one that pressures people into going out despite the many risks of partying.
Bars bring much of the excitement back to college. A big part of college is the opportunity to make new friends. It’s easy, however, to fall into the same social ruts. You hang out with the same people in your Greek organization or social group every night. On the off chance, such as a short planned dinner or a quick chat in the library, you might be able to catch up with your freshmen year friends.
The announcement of class cancellations for the rest of the month sparked some to seek isolation and others to flock to parties and bars.
In the wake of an IFC mixing ban, the dimly lit bars of Collegetown have risen to increased significance for Cornell’s social scene –– even for those under 21. New York State Liquor Authority Agents busted Hideaway in October for selling to an underage decoy, according to a Nov. 18 press release.
From Marg Mondays to Fishbowls on Wednesdays, there seems to be a drink for every night of the week. That being said, bar culture has transformed into blackout culture among Cornellians, with pregaming becoming more and more popular while the idea of meeting up for a beer or two being considered taboo or just plain boring.