Party of None: Inside Stanford's War on Fun
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- Stanford's traditional 'Eurotrash' party, a freshman year highlight, was abruptly canceled in 2022, signaling the start of the 'War on Fun.'
- The university's extensive bureaucratic controls, including a Party Review Committee and strict regulations, severely limited social events, requiring detailed proposals and harm reduction plans.
- Event hosting became so complex that students needed to pass a course and exam just to apply for a party, leading to widespread frustration and dangerous drinking habits due to scarcity.
- Fraternities faced intense scrutiny, with all placed on probation and parties heavily monitored, including mandatory sober monitors and consent pledges at events.
- An investigative article for The Stanford Daily exposed these issues, becoming the most-read piece of the year, despite university pushback and lack of official cooperation.