WVU football stadium tailgate

Girls, Gallons, and Games: Drinking BORGs at the WVU Tailgate

West Virginia University is known for its partying, and lately students have been drinking something called a BORG. This concoction, made from water, vodka, and Mio flavoring, is a staple among young female students at tailgates. While some folks are concerned about binge drinking, the BORG may present some benefits to young female drinkers.

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West Virginia State Lottery Building

The Hot Spots of West Virginia

Around every bend in Morgantown, there is another Hot Spot. These establishments are bars with slot machines, or limited video lottery retailers. In order to offer gambling, they must have a license to sell alcohol. But the reason they are called “Hot Spots” is somewhat of a mystery. Businesses across the state have adopted the name to tell people what kind of bar they are.

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drinking cup trophy

The Champion’s Cup: Athletic Achievement and Drinking Vessels

Why is the World Cup a cup? So many of our modern athletic competitions and their trophies derive their names from drinking vessels. These trophies are only 100-150 years old, so the tradition likely dates back to a time when silversmiths made both cups and trophies. The Ancient Greeks also awarded cups to victors though.

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Greek Drinking Games

Greeks and Their Drinking Games

While the Greeks were not necessarily drinking to get drunk, they still had their deal of fun and revelry when it came to wine. Much like the Greeks of college campuses today, they were known to play several games which revolved around alcohol. These games, to varying degrees, involved wine. 

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