Owls need open pub
Prospective students come to Owl Weekend hoping to get an idea of what Rice is like. So we disagree with the decision by the management of Willy’s Pub to close the pub last night. (See Story, page 9.)
Like it or not, Thursday pub nights are a regular occurrence at Rice, and we regret that Owls missed seeing something that could be a part of their experience here. Prospective students — regardless of their disposition toward drinking — should have been able to observe this element of Rice life, as a part of their evaluation of the school.
While we realize some Owls have tried to drink illegally at pub in the past, we know many others just went to see what pub was like. And we fear that in the absence of pub, many of this year’s Owls may instead have opted to drink at less safe, unmonitored private parties. So we hope pub will be open for next year’s Owl Weekend.
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