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Indiana University ranked top 'party school' in survey criticized as irresponsible
Associated Press ^ | 8-19-02 | SHANNON DININNY

Posted on 08/19/2002 1:17:25 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:40:47 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) --

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Indiana
KEYWORDS: hoosiers; indiana; iu; nattyice; partyschool

1 posted on 08/19/2002 1:17:25 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The new Hoosier cheer:

We're not #1, We're not #1, We're not #1.....
2 posted on 08/19/2002 1:34:30 PM PDT by bigdog
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Man, the University of Florida was ranked second on the list a couple of years ago...I better go get some beer.
3 posted on 08/19/2002 1:34:53 PM PDT by ItisaReligionofPeace
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
How could Southern Illinois University not make this survey? To all reports, it's the best party school not on a seacoast.
4 posted on 08/19/2002 1:40:07 PM PDT by RonF
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
By the way, those criticizing this survey are full of it. The kids know where the party schools are. It's the parents that need this information supplied this way, so they know where not to send their kids.
5 posted on 08/19/2002 1:43:03 PM PDT by RonF
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
This makes up completely for losing in the finals to Maryland in basketball....
6 posted on 08/19/2002 1:45:16 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The University of Tennessee Knoxville was number one last year. What happened? Did the campus clamp down because of the positive or negative publicity?
7 posted on 08/19/2002 1:47:19 PM PDT by vetvetdoug
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To: Always Right
Yes, as an IU grad, I'm sorry I couldn't be there to win this distinguished award.
8 posted on 08/19/2002 1:48:21 PM PDT by ilgipper
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Following IU in the rankings were Clemson University, the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Florida.

Hmmmm... Penn State has slipped to #4... how embarassing.
But then, the football team had a couple off-years for rebuilding...
Oughta be higher in the rankings this coming year.

Go JoePa Go!!!

9 posted on 08/19/2002 1:54:08 PM PDT by Willie Green
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
The actual rankings will be online tomorrow (8/20) at http://www.review.com/college/rankings.cfm.
10 posted on 08/19/2002 1:57:46 PM PDT by mhking
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
"I think there are some serious questions about the methodology of the study and it really calls into question the credibility of the ranking," Stephan said.
I never thought I would hear those two words in reference to a ranking of top party schools.
11 posted on 08/19/2002 2:05:21 PM PDT by lelio
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To: lelio
I never thought I would hear those two words in reference to a ranking of top party schools.

I am sure scientific sampling techniques were used in this evaluation, especially considering the seriousness of the results.

12 posted on 08/19/2002 2:31:36 PM PDT by Always Right
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
What has happened to the University of Georgia?
13 posted on 08/19/2002 3:58:30 PM PDT by Savage Beast
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To: ilgipper
Darn! They never had this survey when I was in school.

Personally, IU today pales in comparison to the REAL party times of the mid to late 60's!!

14 posted on 08/19/2002 4:04:11 PM PDT by Miss Marple
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www.teamnattyice.com

"Best 5.9 years of college". All that beer and carousing hasn't hurt them in the web development department. Good site.

**Disclaimer**

Devout Christians beware of the photo galleries!!!!!!!!
15 posted on 08/19/2002 4:48:38 PM PDT by TheSpottedOwl
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
I will not, and could not, comment on how wrong or right this study is.
But I spent 4 years at IU in the late 70's, and my kids will NOT be going there. Even for a free ride.

By the way, is it my imagination, or is the new Football coach at IU a really well kept secret? Does'nt sound like alot of confidence building in the Alumni Club. Oh well, at least the tickets will be cheap.

16 posted on 08/19/2002 5:04:12 PM PDT by M.K. Borders
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