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Winthrop Masters Assail Alcoholic Fete

* Organizers of 'Debauchery Dance' criticized for promoting drinking

"I just want to sit down and work everything out," she added.

Hanson said that students involved in composing the e-mail simply had to be reminded of their responsibility and that he is not opposed to parties or students' need to "relax and have fun."

Some Winthrop House students echoed the concerns of the Masters, saying they were appalled by the House Committee's message.

"The [House Committee's] original message was in incredibly poor taste, especially sent out so soon after somebody died because they drank too much," said Winthrop resident Claire E. Alexander '98.

But others did not take the message as seriously.

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Shirley K. Hung '00 said she found the message hilarious--funny enough to forward to many of her friends.

The "Debauchery Dance" is an annual event in which guests are given 10 tickets upon entry. Those who perform various dares throughout the night gain tickets. Whoever accumulates the most tickets at the end of the evening wins a prize

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