The air is humid, stagnant and reeks of beer. Ping-pong balls zip back and forth across 9-by-5 sheets of solid wood straddled across garbage cans.

A typical Friday night at Dartmouth College is well underway.

Beer Pong is the main staple of Dartmouth’s Greek-dominated social scene. An article about the perils of drinking games labeled Dartmouth the official founder of beer pong. Unofficial College historian and history professor emeritus Jere Daniell ‘55 recalls playing pong in its most primitive form when he was a member of Alpha Theta fraternity between 1952 and 1955. “I’m not even sure it had a name,” Daniell says. (more…)

There are a couple of ways to know if you’re an alcoholic. One of them is becoming an expert beer pong player. I think it probably comes sometime around being able to swish four cups in a row and bouncing it off the wall, stool and the other stool.

Boston College In Hot Water Over Their Relationship with Victoria’s Secret

Boston College’s merchandising deal with racy lingerie peddler Victoria’s Secret is raising ire on campus and among the conservative, Catholic school’s alumni.

Since July, Victoria’s Secret stores have been selling university-themed clothing from 33 schools with strong name recognition. The Collegiate Licensing Co. is a partner and has arranged for some of the revenue to get passed on to the schools. [Barstool Sports]

The Original Florida State Cowgirls – Where Are They Now?

All eyes in the college football world will be on Tallahassee tomorrow as ESPN GameDay comes to town for the first time in forever.

Since you will not be seeing the infamous FSU Cowgirls in the front row, showing off to Corso & Co., BC figured we’d give you guys a consolation prize. [Busted Coverage]

WSU Students Create A League Of Their Own

The transition to college can be somewhat melancholy – especially for those who were high school athletes. The competitive streak often developed throughout a lifetime of competitive sports may not be easily placated by simple intramural competition. Senior communication major Tony Drovetto was one such dissatisfied individual. This lack of competitive stimulation prompted Drovetto to organize The Wazzu Beer Pong League. [Daily Evergreen]

Maybe it’s because the World Series of Beer Pong (entering its fourth season) is starting to catch on, or maybe it’s because people really, really enjoy organized drinking – but beer pong tournaments are becoming the next hot thing amongst the college bunch.

Anticipating this growing trend, Stephen Catanzaro & Paul Cardone, founders of NJ Beer Pong, have begun hosting a weekly Wednesday night beer pong tournament at Miami Mikes Sports Zone in East Hanover, NJ, which has become one of the premiere BP competitions in the North Jersey region, with students from FDU, Drew U., Montclair State and Seton Hall joining in the action each week. (more…)