Can we Blame the IFC?

When it comes to PSU, one of the most funniest event to participate in are daylongs. Daylongs are basically a day full of partying but instead of the typical night scene, it is during the day. Recently, the IFC has decided to ban Daylongs.

Daylong at PSU

Can we blame the IFC? Daylongs still serve alco
hol to underage adolescents and basically cause them to get out of control. People literally urinate outside of frat houses, people yelling profanity at the IFC,  and even worse, people barely walking properly. So, is the IFC wrong for doing their job  of enforcing the rules?

Well, the main reason why the IFC decided to ban daylongs was due to the 13 way Pi Lambda had two weekends ago. It was so bad that the cops literally had to come and shut it down. It is unbelievable. It was as if one pace ruin it for the rest. So, is it fair that one place really ruined it for everyone?

PSU IFC

I feel like people do not see the positives of daylongs. For example, it is more socializing. This is a time where you can make new friends or talk to your friends you already established. Also, this is a time where people are singing and dancing to classic songs that everyone loves. You would be surprised on how many new dance moves I gotten from daylongs. In addition, daylongs are not only just a party, it is also a stress reliever. Doing work for 4-5 days in a row will instantly make someone feel stressed out. Especially, if a person has been studying at the HUB for hours. So, daylongs will help take your mind off of the future homework assignments and exams and easily get you in a better mood. Therefore, daylongs aren't as bad as some people make it seem.Finally, there are less hook-ups at daylongs than there are night time parties. So, overall, to ban daylongs is not the main threat compared to the other necessities the IFC should focus on.

For example, the IFC should focus on how to make a balance between the students respecting IFC and the rules but also the IFC respecting the students. Some of the people in the IFC ben a college student so they know what it is like to want to have fun. However, they still got to do their jobs. It is impossible for the IFC to do their jobs if the people are making it hard for them. Constant "F*** IFC" chants roars every time a party gets shut down. That is not the IFC fault that the students are getting irresponsible. On the other hand, the children are still young so it makes sense on why they find that being young is a completely understandable justification for their actions.

Pi Lamb Daylong that caused all Daylongs to be banned

In conclusion, Penn State daylongs is symbolically of our pride. We daylong in order to separate us from other schools. It has been a well known tradition that Penn States daylong consisting of shorts, jerseys and awesome hats. This is where people can actually dress to impress. It is awesome. Therefore, there is a petition going around trying to fix the sanction by the IFC and if you love daylongs like I do, then sign it!