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University Daily Kansan
Page 0438 from reel: NP 8427 (1999-11-01 to 2000-07-26)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/107132

Title: Celebration Overkill: Dangerous Birthday Tradition Mirrors Binge Drinking Trends
Summary: Article examines the dangerous 21-shot birthday tradition among college students, its connection to binge drinking culture, and the health risks associated with consuming large amounts of alcohol in short periods.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: binge drinking; college traditions; alcohol consumption; student health; 21st birthday celebrations
Named Entities: McHugh, Erin [reporter]; Mathews, Kim [student]; Francis, Julie [health educator]; Grobe, James [psychology professor]; Spurgeon, Alison [student]; Atkinson, Luke [student]; Wetschensky, Tracy [student]; Tacha, Dave [bartender]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Shot Glasses With KU Logo and Other Drinking Vessels
Summary: Photograph showing various shot glasses, including one with KU logo, representing the 21-shot birthday tradition discussed in the accompanying article.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: alcohol consumption; college traditions; visual representation
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Doing the Math: How the Shots Add Up
Summary: Informational sidebar explaining the physiological effects of alcohol consumption at different levels (1-2 drinks to more than 10 drinks) with descriptions of brain and body impacts.
Category: informational content
Subjects: alcohol effects; binge drinking consequences; health information
Confidence: 0.85

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