Black Out

[clenz]

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They announced it at the Homecoming game several times, so I would assume its good to go.

I missed those somehow.


I don't see it on the UNI website at all. I'm probably not the only person that missed it during the game....I don't see it being a big success if it isn't promoted more than a couple announcements at a game two weeks prior and nothing after....


Oh, and waiting until game week to market these things doesn't work well.

[panther-state]

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...I don't remember hearing this either at the game.

[Panther AC]

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It was announced and shown on the video board during the game.

[JayJ79]

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Oh, and waiting until game week to market these things doesn't work well.

does it take people more than a week to find a black shirt?

[Panburger Partner]

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I'll be blacked out... but it'll be because of The Hill

Alcoholism is no laughing matter!

[JayJ79]

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Alcoholism is no laughing matter!

http://www.whotv.com/news/who-story-drake-student-death-101111,0,1806352.story

[TommyT]

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http://www.whotv.com/news/who-story-...,1806352.story

Terrible loss and my statements are not meant to take away from the fact that anyone passing away at that age is a tragedy. But is it a little bit of shock journalism that they lead with the fact that she had been out drinking the night before and in the last sentence state that she had an undiagnosed heart condition?

[pantherclaw]

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It was announced and shown on the video board during the game.

Thanks...was starting to feel crazy.

[JayJ79]

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Terrible loss and my statements are not meant to take away from the fact that anyone passing away at that age is a tragedy. But is it a little bit of shock journalism that they lead with the fact that she had been out drinking the night before and in the last sentence state that she had an undiagnosed heart condition?

and you don't think that the heavy drinking didn't contribute to the death?

In individuals who have an underlying cardiac disorder a binge on alcohol increases the risk of silent myocardial ischaemia as well as angina. Binge drinking has negative effects on metabolism, lipid profile, blood coagulation and fibrinolysis, blood pressure and vascular tone and is associated with embolic stroke and acute myocardial infarction. Due to these risks experts believe that it is extremely important to warn people of the risks of binge drinking. Binge drinking by people who would otherwise be considered to be light drinkers is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems and mortality. Binge drinking increases cardiovascular toxicity due to its adverse effects on the electrical conduction system of the heart and the process of atherothrombosis.

[Hail Our Panthers]

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I would speculate that it probably contributed but I'm with Tommy on this one. And how do I know you didn't just write that quote yourself, Jay? (joke)

[casbern]

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and you don't think that the heavy drinking didn't contribute to the death?

I'm currently a Masters student at Drake and I've been receiving communication from President Maxwell regarding the situation, as he is helping the family as much as he can through this trying time. From the communications that he's given us, and the change in the story from the DMR, it's hard to definitively say that alcohol was the culprit. It may have been a contributing factor, but that's pure speculation until an autopsy is completed.

[JayJ79]

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I'm currently a Masters student at Drake and I've been receiving communication from President Maxwell regarding the situation, as he is helping the family as much as he can through this trying time. From the communications that he's given us, and the change in the story from the DMR, it's hard to definitively say that alcohol was the culprit. It may have been a contributing factor, but that's pure speculation until an autopsy is completed.

if I've learned anything from all the "conference realignment" talks, it is that internet message boards (and heck, the media) is ALL about speculation.....

But I can understand why the funeral home (and the Drake community) would want to downplay the drug overdose (yes, alcohol is a drug) aspect of it.

bottom line: binge drinking is bad.

[UNIBear]

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They are selling "black out" Tshirts at both University Book and Supply and UNIversiTees (or however it's spelled). . . but I agree ~ a LOT more promotion needs to take place for this to be successful. I'm on the West side, and I'll be in black, but I'm guessing a lot of folks won't know about this, or participate if they do. (At least those black Iowa Hawkeye shirts will fit in!)

[casbern]

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bottom line: binge drinking is bad.

True, but so is the type of news which sensationalizes a situation, and could possibly blow it out of proportion compared to what the reality may be.

IMO, this is just another case of DSMr doing a horrible job reporting and editing their "news".

[JayJ79]

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True, but so is the type of news which sensationalizes a situation, and could possibly blow it out of proportion compared to what the reality may be.

IMO, this is just another case of DSMr doing a horrible job reporting and editing their "news".

the reality is that she drank heavily before her death. just like the article says.