2008 Woodie Awards
Editor's Response and Follow Up
Meg Parisi, Courtney Kohloff
Issue date: 2/9/06 Section: Perspectives
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As many people realize, there are two sides to every story. Sometimes one side is more truthful than the other, another perhaps more vocal. This is where balanced journalism comes into fair play. After last week's article titled, "Stubs void if attached: Outpost Pub not quite what it used to be", and receiving plentiful feedback, The Spectrum decided to dig a little deeper to inform our student body on what really is occurring at the Outpost Pub and to clear up any misconceptions. We apologize for the confusion, and as always, we strive to uphold our balanced student-run news source
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The Outpost Pub senior night events, operated by the class of 2006, have been notorious for a laid-back, friendly atmosphere where students can gather with their friends, enjoy the entertainment and drink a few beers.
Because it is nearing the end for most seniors, being able to spend quality time with friends is the main goal of the pub.
"Overall, it is the last chance for seniors to be together as a group," said Director of Student Activities, Tom Wuestkamp.
At each senior pub night, there are specific qualifications that allow you to enter the pub. On arrival to the pub, each student is required to give their name to someone at the door to make sure that they are in fact, a graduating senior.
While the class of 2006 would like to accept everyone, there is just not enough room to accommodate all. With the capacity to hold around 250, and sometimes even over 250 people showing up, there is no other choice but to apply limitations.
At the door, someone will check your name off of the graduating seniors list. Because there are juniors who are 21 and alumni who wish to attend senior night, something had to be done because there just isn't enough room in the pub along with the current seniors.
Although the pub is more than happy to accept all over 21, they physically can not.
"We wanted to make it strictly for the senior class," said Wuestkamp. "It causes havoc to stray off of the list."
While crowds do get a bit out of control, in some cases, so does the drinking. If you have been to the pub recently, then you obviously have noticed the notorious new bracelets.
These bracelets, which include four tabs, are given to each student as they enter the pub. With each drink they buy, a tab is ripped off, allowing each student to consume a maximum of four drinks.