<p>hazmat - did you read the article in the YDN? The dance/party that the college is contributing money to sponsor is alcohol free. The Party will take place in Commons - on campus with security.</p>
<p><The Yale College Council is sponsoring an alcohol-free dance called "The Party: Heaven & Hell" in the Commons Dining Hall, while a group of Harvard seniors will hold a party, "The Takeover," at Gotham Citi Nightclub on Crown Street. Although both events were planned before the masters created the new rule, organizers of each party said they hope to provide a place for both Yale and Harvard students to celebrate in light of the restriction.</p>
<p>YCC President Steven Syverud '06 said he expects "The Party" to attract crowds similar in size to that of the YCC's 2003 event called "The Fusion," which drew approximately 1,400 students.
Shyy said that while students will be allowed to come and go freely from Commons, students who are obviously drunk should avoid the YCC-sponsored event.</p>
<p>"The administration has requested that we advise students not to attend the party visibly over-inebriated, as they would risk refused admission," she said.></p>
<p>You're far too cynical! Students can have a good time without being drunk or stoned. I expect the event will be well-attended, as will the game. It's not alcohol per se but its abuse and excess that's the problem.</p>