August, Casey and Floreda, Jesse. “Pumpkin Festival C11.” The Equinox, 2009
the community members carving “KEENE” into a giant pumpkin.
- “Pumpkin Fest party goers flooded Wilson Street for a house party that included live music”
Much like other college environments, the over consumption of alcohol results in transportation to medical centers. “On a Thursday, Friday, Saturday night the problem is usually alcohol, alcohol, and alcohol”.
The culture of drinking in college is shaped by social media, movies and peer influence. This is something that is noted throughout this article and foreshadows that binge drinking was the primary factor that caused the mob mentality during the 2014 riot.
- “I don’t think Pumpkin Fest caused this kid to get sick, but it played a part. The increased influence of drinking during Pumpkin Fest is very high.”- Stephanie Caravedo, freshman
- “People were seen being taken out on stretchers due to potential alcohol poisoning.”
Beltis, Garrett. “Perused by the Pumpkin Police.” The Equinox, October 2009. p. 13