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Be A Good Neighbor:
Mount Pleasant and CMU are friendly places! It is not uncommon to say hello to people as you pass them on the side walk. ␣ As a courtesy, let your neighbors know you are having a party. ␣ Remember, noise travels far. Avoid pointing speakers outside or playing music too loudly inside.
Large crowds tend to create a lot of noise as well and in the residence halls, even just a few extra
people in your room can cause a lot of noise. ␣ Be sure that you are not blocking sidewalks or roadways. ␣ Pick up any trash on your lawn immediately following the party. Nobody likes trash.
The sooner you pick it up, the better. You’ll make your neighbors happy and you’ll avoid a possible
trash/debris ticket. ␣ If your neighbor or roommate approaches you with concerns about your party, listen to them
calmly and accommodate their wishes.
Be A Good Host:
␣ Understand the party host is responsible and liable for anything that happens as a result of the party. It is in your best interest to keep your guests safe and out of trouble. In the residence halls, you will be held responsible for your guests’ behavior.
␣ Don’t let anyone under the age of 21 drink at your party. ␣ Make sure everyone has a way to get home safe. ␣ Identify one or two people to act as “monitors.” They should stay sober, monitor noise levels,
help guests get home safely, and calmly interact with the police and neighbors. ␣ Know all of the people attending your party. This is the best way to avoid thefts, fights and
other negative situations.
It is against the policy and/or law to:
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Drink alcohol if you are not 21.
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No alcohol is allowed in any room at any time if a resident of that room is not 21 or older and present.
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Sell alcoholic beverages or charge money for cups, have a cover charge, a music fee, etc. where alcohol is being served, without a liquor license issued by the State of Michigan.
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Provide or sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
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Have open alcohol in a place open to the public, including sidewalks and streets.
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Have a party that gets too loud or is a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood. Police are not obligated to give you a warning before issuing tickets and/or arresting people for a nuisance party.
Risks:
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You could face fines and a letter sent to your parents.
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You could receive a ticket.
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You could face personal and civil lawsuits.
Take Care of YOU!
There are specific policies and laws on and off campus regarding drinking.
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If you decide to drink, it is your responsibility to know the laws.
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If you decide not to drink, you’ll be in the company of approximately 70.5% of college students who choose not to drink or drink fewer than five drinks in a sitting in the past two weeks.
If you decide to drink, doing so in moderation is the best way to avoid unwelcome trouble.
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only have one alcoholic beverage per hour, ask friends to look out for you and to say something if they notice you drinking too much or too fast, avoid drinking games, pre-drinking, and taking shots.
Consume alcohol for the right reasons at the right time.
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Don't drink when you are too hungry, too lonely, too hungry, too homesick, or too tired.
Know when to leave a situation.
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If a party goes too long, gets too loud, or becomes too big, the police (or RA/MA staff in the halls) are likely to make an appearance.
Know how you will get home before you go out.
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If walking, make sure you have someone to walk with. If you are riding have a designated driver. Do not rely on the person who has had the least to drink. There are also a number of taxi companies available in Mount Pleasant.
Never leave a friend alone at a party or bar.
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If you start out the night together, end the night together.
If you see a friend drinking too much, too fast, help them slow down.
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Bring them a non-alcoholic drink, get them something to eat, ask them to help you slow down or do something to take the focus off drinking. Your friend will appreciate your efforts later, even if they don’t right then.
If at any time you feel that someone may be in medical trouble, they probably are.
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If you are unable to wake them, their skin is pale and/or cold and clammy, their breathing is shallow, or your gut just tells you they are not ok call 911 or get a staff member immediately. If you are ever in doubt, get help.
