CommUniversity brings you CU After Dark, an event aimed at providing free water, free snacks, and useful information to late-night students of the University of Oregon. In an effort to make sure students are being safe and responsible while partying, CommUniversity will be stationed outside the Duck Store on February 19th from 10pm-1am. We will be providing free water, snacks, and important information to anyone who passes us.

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner and many people in the United States view this holiday as a party holiday. While engaging in these festivities, it is essential to remember a few key safety precautions while drinking.

1. Stay hydrated! Drinking water frequently lessens the chances of getting sick, maintains the body's electrolytes, prevents dehydration headaches that often accompany alcohol, and can save you from a painful hangover. In many cases, staying hydrated can also keep you from getting alcohol poisoning and a trip to the hospital!

2. Eat healthy, filling meals before you drink and snack after you've been drinking. Eating helps protect the body from alcohol over-consumption. It also lessens your chances of getting sick. Food can help reduce the sudden spike in your blood alcohol content levels and potentially save you from alcohol poisoning or blackouts.

3. Pace yourself! Taking time in between drinks helps prevent bodily and social harm, saves money, and can even save your life. If you wait in between drinks, your body has time to process the alcohol you consume.

4. Don't drink when you're exhausted! While drinking rates often increase on college campuses after final exams, it is essential to keep in mind that you are more likely to blackout if you drink while tired or stressed. Blacking out can have devastating affects on the brain and put you in dangerous situations such as sexual assault, public humiliation, and theft.

For the next several weeks, we hope that Ducks party safely and responsibly. If you are out and about, please come pick up some water and snacks from our table in front of the Duck Store on February 19th from 10pm to 1am!

Go Ducks!