“No. I think it's more of a cultural thing. As long as it is seen as the cool thing to do, changing the law isn't going to stop it.”

— Hannah Zachritz, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“Yeah, but it depends on how much you lower it. It won't be effective to simply lower it to 18. I think you would have to lower it to around 15, so that you are still under your parent's supervision when you gain access to it.”

— Eric Rowlands, KU freshman, Lawrence

“I do, because looking at other countries with lower drinking ages, it's not off-limits to them so they don't overindulge. It works extremely well abroad, so over time I think it would work here.”

— Julianna Keegan, KU senior, Lawrence

“Yes. I think it would help because it wouldn't be seen as the forbidden fruit, and it would be a lot less tempting.”

— Nick Cage, KU freshman, Lawrence