1. The city council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban alcoholic energy drinks within city limits.
2. The council discussed public intoxication, the threat to student health, and if laws prevented the council from banning the drinks.
3. “These college kids are out of control and caffeinated booze is the only cause,” said Councilman Arlen Judge. “A ban will solve all our problems at once.”
4. Students planned to protest the meeting, but only two were in attendance.
5. “We’re being hit with tuition increases and more debt. Please don’t take away our cheap buzz,” said Will Wilson, a 24-year-old undeclared sophomore.
6. “This ban will finally restore order to College Hill,” said Judith Peterson, a 44-year-old podiatrist who lives near campus.
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