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Unique-Public-8594 t1_jboog69 wrote

From the article:

> AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — The University of Massachusetts is warning about a TikTok drinking trend after 28 ambulances were summoned to off-campus parties.

> Students were observed Saturday carrying jugs with a mixture of alcohol, electrolytes, flavoring and water, dubbed “blackout rage gallons,” or “BORGs,” in a binge-drinking trend gaining traction on TikTok, officials said.

> There were so many calls for ambulances for student alcohol intoxication that neighboring agencies stepped in to help, officials said. The Amherst Fire Department said none of the cases were life-threatening. UMass Police reported two arrests for underage drinking.

> UMass officials said this is the first time the university has observed widespread use of BORGs at off-campus parties.

> In a statement, the university said the weekend’s events will be assessed and steps taken to improve alcohol education. Incoming students already learn about physiological and medical risks of binge drinking.

> The weekend’s festivities are known among UMass students as the “Blarney Blowout,” an annual unsanctioned event related to upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, local media reported.

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OrsoMalleus t1_jbojzzq wrote

>As a surface warfare officer, Farrell has done tours of duty on the guided-missile cruisers USS Vella Gulf, USS San Jacinto and USS Vicksburg; she served as the executive officer on the latter. 

Man, what a fucking downgrade in tech. At least her new office must smell nice.

(/s, she's rightfully very proud of her new post. Quote from here.

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zzzetag t1_jboige7 wrote

It's not a bug, it's a feature. Cara Rossi was recently promoted to Chief of Police in Ashland after attempting to cover up the sexual assault committed by her coworker James Quilty in her old department in Natick. Despite Rossi's attempt to sweep it under the rug, Quilty was eventually indicted, plead guilty and was allowed to resign instead of being fired.

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