Order Exercise

After 45 minutes of debate, the City Council voted unanimously to ban alcoholic energy drinks within city limits. 

The council then discussed public intoxication, the threat to student health, and whether any laws prevented the council from banning the drinks.

“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.”




First, the city council discussed its consent agenda. Then it discussed whether local residents should be able to buy energy drinks that contain alcohol.

“This ban will finally restore order to College Hill,” said Judith Peterson, a 44-year-old podiatrist who lives near campus.

Students planned to protest the meeting, but only two students attended the meeting. 

“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.

The city council held a meeting on Wednesday. The meeting began at 7 p.m.

The meeting was held at City Hall, 1492 Constitution Ave.  It was a public meeting, and the public was invited to attend.