Asked at Kansas University’s Memorial Stadium

What do you think about alcohol advertisements in magazines?

Stacy Hunsaker, junior, Free State High School

“They have a major influence on teenagers.”

Travis Walsh, ninth grade, West Junior High School

“I think they are there, but kids don’t notice them that much. We can’t buy it, so why pay attention at all?”

Krystal Gisel, senior, Free State High

“I would say that it does have an effect on kids. It shows it’s OK. It’s not positive.”

David Bornstein, junior, Free State High

“I think it’s incredibly negative. It’s bad. Advertising to teens is bad in general. It’s encouraging us to drink.”

Lucas Ross, ninth grade, Central Junior High School

“I don’t think it’s that bad because it’s mostly in older, adult magazines like People.”

Chelsea Green, ninth grade, Central Junior High

“I don’t think they should be in teen magazines because they are not old enough to drink.”

Kayla Campbell, ninth grade, Central Junior High

“I don’t really think it’s a bad thing. We’re not old enough to have it, so there’s not much we can do. If you don’t want to drink, seeing an ad in a magazine isn’t going to persuade you.”

Leona Richling, junior, Free State High

“I don’t think they should put them (in), especially if it’s for teens. If they absolutely had to, maybe in an older magazine.”