"Michigan's Public Universities Embrace Alcohol Sales at Sporting Events"
Michigan public universities have been granted the ability to sell alcohol at sporting events, including football, hockey, and basketball games. The new law allows for licensing at all 15 public universities in the state, with sales permitted an hour before kickoff, tip-off, and puck drop, and ending with the conclusion of the game. However, it remains uncertain whether alcohol sales will be available at the first home games of the upcoming college football season, and many questions regarding the rules and regulations surrounding in-stadium drinking remain unanswered. Advocates argue that allowing alcohol sales will reduce binge drinking before games, while opponents express concerns about potential negative effects and safety issues.