There is a strong correlation between binge drinking and participation in varsity athletics or the Greek system at Penn, according to a report released yesterday by the Office of the Provost.
Over the past two years, more than 3,700 undergraduates responded to surveys sponsored by the Office of Health Education about their alcohol consumption over a two-week time period.
The statistics show that binge drinking - defined as five alcoholic drinks at one sitting for male students and four for female students - is significantly more common with varsity athletes, Greeks and students who live off-campus.
More than 90 percent of students who fit all three categories reported binge drinking during the two weeks prior to taking the survey. These students were found to be 19 times more likely to report binge drinking than students that are not members of a varsity sport, are not in the Greek system and live in University residences. For full coverage, check tomorrow's Daily Pennsylvanian or log onto dailypennsylvanian.com.
