Thursday, January 10, 2013

Social media influence on binge drinking

Gateway (University of Nebraska)
New Year’s Eve, while synonymous with optimistic new beginnings and resolutions, is equally known for its promotion of all things bubbly and alcoholic. For Mason Sumnicht, a 21-year-old senior and fraternity pledge at Sigma Pi at Chico State University in California, he didn’t get the chance to watch the ball drop into 2013 because he had imbibed one too many drinks this November.  He died after attempting to down 21 shots for his 21st birthday.