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Choose to Act Responsibly
With regards to alcohol, Whitman's policy basically boils down to this: you are an adult and can make your own decisions. It is against the law to drink if you are under 21 years of age, but if you do decide to drink, do it responsibly.
In cases where drinking gets out of hand, Whitman never hesitates to step in and make sure that the drinker and the students surrounding the drinker are safe. While Whitman encourages students to make their own decisions and recognize the consequences behind those decisions, Whitman never hesitates to step in immediately if things get out of hand.