UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-- Penn State University president Graham Spanier shocked the student body yesterday as he announced a reversal on his long time anti-alcohol and binge drinking policy Sunday Afternoon.

             The new policy will include keg parties in the dorms, hard liquor served at the HUB, and a general loosening of Penn State’s stringent alcohol policies.

             According to top university officials, Spanier’s decision came after he spent Saturday night partying and drinking at a Beaver Hill apartment party—which he initially attended in attempts to warn students about the dangers of binge drinking.

Spanier, being a "real champ", mid-kegstand at Saturday's party.

             Renter of the apartment, Sue Ellen Lonestar (senior--Marketing), stated, “When Spanier showed up at our party, I was like ‘what the hell?’, but we decided to let him in anyway, just to, you know, see what happens. The next thing I know, it’s 1AM, and Spanier is completely plastered. Who would have thought?”

             A fellow partier, and Spanier’s beer pong partner, Matt Deteral (senior—Business Logistics) stated, “Surprisingly President Spanier is pretty good—I’d partner with him again..”

             A former outspoken opponent of binge drinking, Spanier spoke in Sunday’s address to University officials and the student body with a slight hangover.

             "Four years ago, I began a campaign at Penn State to reduce excessive alcohol consumption by our students. I said then that there is no challenge facing America's colleges greater than underage and binge drinking, and the behaviors that surround it. After Saturday night however, I realized I was mistaken.”

             “University money should no longer be wasted by trying to prevent students from drinking but on more important things such as academics, smaller class sizes, and lowering tuition.”

             Spanier continued, “Students need to relax and have fun once in a while; I certainly did on Saturday night. I wish to take this time to apologize for my previously myopic policies.”

             Most students were pleased by the decision.

             Anthony Panko (Junior—Communications) stated, “Finally Graham has seen the light. A new era has started at Penn State.”

             Not everyone however is pleased with the decision. “This is implacable, incorrigible, irreprehensible, and inexcusable.” stated Right Wing Christians Rule President Ducky Sutherland as he looked at his WWJD band on his wrist.

             If approved by the Faculty Senate, the University’s new alcohol policy would be in place before Spring Break.