Objects in Mirror: January 11, 2008 Archive

Join an open discussion about drinking

Posted at 9:04 AM on January 11, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Join our open online discussion about drinking: Do we drink too much? Do we have a flawed attitude about drinking? Do we consider binge drinking a rite of passage?

Or attend our Public Insight Forum:
Why are College-aged Kids Drinking to Excess?
Date/Time: Monday, January 14, 2008 7:00 PM
Get more event information and reserve a seat. You must be registered to attend.

Winter Carnival drops snow sculptures

Posted at 3:32 PM on January 11, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

From mpr.org: Winter Carnival cancels snow sculpture event. No, it wasn't due to the forecast, but due a lack of cash flurries. Don't say you weren't warned.

Special Report: Death by drinking

Posted at 3:55 PM on January 11, 2008 by Julia Schrenkler

Be sure to catch All Things Considered:

Minnesota's rate of binge drinking by young people is among the worst in the nation ... four young people, including two college students, have died from excessive drinking in recent months. A special report tonight at 5:30 on MPR, and on the Web at mpr.org.

Join our online discussion about our culture of alcohol and binge drinking on Gather.com.