A second TV spot is in the works and will be broadcast in the next couple of weeks. If the campaign does well, Meyer said Drake hopes to supplement it with a greater number of ads next year. Back to the top. Many members of the Drake community feel alcohol consumption is a concern on Drake's campus. To the extent that alcohol exacerbates crime and is deleterious to academic performance, it should elicit concern.
Students are mature enough to make and live with their own personal choices.
Indeed, making these choices is an important element of personal growth in college. Jerry Price, dean of students, said Drake is consistent with college campuses in that alcohol plays a central role in students' social lives, but said Drake is no worse than college campuses of similar size, selectivity and location. Les Wheeler, captain of Drake Security campus operations, said people commit numerous crimes while under the influence of alcohol. Each individual reacts differently to alcohol. Last year, Student Senate endorsed a statement put forth by the Alcohol Standards Committee on community standards regarding alcohol's role in the Drake experience.