THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2003
COVERSTORY
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 9
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stances such as marijuana or ecstasy, but don't feel bad if you don't because you usually won't get pressured.
don't mind the constant traffic of people.
The techno dance party
Do you love bumping techno music, glowing lights in the dark and occasional free alcohol? If so, this could be a winner. The somewhat eccentric crowd makes for an intriguing blend of personalities, while the active atmosphere can act like a psychedelic aphrodisiac.
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the music, or get up and show what you can do if you think you can match that crazy glow-stick guy.
Overall Grade: A+ if you are the glow-stick guy, B+ for every one else.
The Screw Valentine's Day party
Could be great if:
You don't mind the song "Sandstorm"
and if you're too drunk to notice a headache.
Often, attendees use mind-altering sub
I have to say that this was the most interesting concept of all of the parties I attended. Take angry single people, add a keg, jungle juice coined "love potion number seven" and the urge to get utterly wasted and hook up, and you have a Screw Valentine's Day Party. Annie Monfort, Iola junior, said the party was a great concept.
"While all the couples are
Luckily, more men caught on and started to show up as I was leaving the room. So, if you didn't have a boyfriend or girlfriend and just wanted to get drunk and hook up in the name of anti-love, this was the party for you. Otherwise, it was a solid party for pure people-watching entertainment.
became increasingly intoxicated. None of the guys seemed too keen on cashing in on their good fortune, not really realizing what they had around them.
Overall Grade: A- for men, C+ for women. Could be great if: You are male and are somewhat aware of your surroundings.
The acquaintance party or social gathering
This is the most laid back of all of the party types. A group of 10 to 30 people who know each other decide to have a gettogether, often with alcohol involved. There is the opportunity to talk to people you know outside of the daily monotony of college life without yelling over thumping music. A decent idea for a night when not much else is going on.
Overall Grade: A- if you know the people, F
if you don't.
Could be great if: You just need a quiet time out to recover from the night before.
On the whole