SMU Should Be a Wet Campus

            Almost every other college campus in America has a wet campus. A wet campus is when you can drink alcohol on campus as long as you are of legal drinking age. This may seem like an immature proposition, but it comes with good reason.

            Having a wet campus would solve many problems that college campuses will all inevitably face. One problem is the transportation of inebriated college students. If SMU was a wet campus, fraternities could host parties on campus instead of at an off-campus house or a bar. This would be much more efficient. Students would not have to worry about getting a ride to and from the party, because they would be able to walk instead of drive or ride. Having parties on campus would certainly cause a decrease in DUI’s. This change makes it safer and more affordable for students to make it to social events. It would also be much more convenient for everyone which would boost social life. Having house parties instead of renting out bars or clubs would be much more cost efficient for fraternities. This would leave them with more money to spend on more important things such as philanthropic events.

            The bottom line is college students will drink regardless of if the campus is dry or wet. Making it wet would allow student organizations such as fraternities to plan social events in a safer, more cost efficient way that would be beneficial for everyone.