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Carpool to Introduce Babysitting Service for Under-21 Friends

By Sharts and Rec , in Campus Life , at March 10, 2023 Tags: , ,

Last weekend, Carpool announced plans to implement a new babysitting service for under-21 college students to fight underage drinking. Education students seeking practice in classroom management will run the program in the Methodist Student Center parking lot.

Carpool was founded to provide sober, judgment-free rides around the Bryan-College Station area. Now, they are expanding their services to make going to Northgate a safer and more inclusive experience for those who cannot join their older, legal friends.

“Instead of seeing minors hanging out around bar entrances, we thought giving them a place to go after being separated from their friend group would be beneficial.” Carpool chair, Natasha Moore said.

To prevent any potential underage drinking while under supervision, Carpool will provide sparkling grape juice to create the illusion of a normal night out.

“I’m thankful to have a place to drop off my Little,” Audreigh Lane, a Delta Gamma senior, said.“I can finally have a night out without feeling resentful that she can’t afford a fake ID.”

According to Carpool’s website, the service will begin immediately to “support the freshmen left to loiter outside the entrance of Paddock and stare longingly at their friends sharing a fishbowl.”

 

— Sharts & Rec