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RLA sponsors sober driving

Aldor Kola, 20, freshman of Largo, Fla., prepares to shoot a hoop at RLA's DWI Awareness event Oct. 27. — Photo by Chelsie Moreland
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RLA sponsored a DWI awareness event Oct. 27 in the Student Center. Students had the opportunity to try various tasks while wearing “beer goggles,” eyewear that alters the vision in a way similar to those who are intoxicated. Other activities also emphasized how dangerous intoxication can be.

Rachel Johnson, 19, sophomore of Stromsburg, tries to shoot a basketball while wearing "beer goggles" at Oct. 27's DWI Awareness, put on by RLA. — Photo by Chelsie Moreland
Bethany Buskirk, 18, freshman of Bayard, prepares to ride the "Seatbelt Convincer". The contraption brought by the Nebraska State Police, is used to replicate a vehicle going 5-7 mph and then coming to a halt. — Photo by Chelsie Moreland
A sign is displayed at the RLA-sponsored DWI Awareness event that took place Oct. 27. — Photo by Chelsie Moreland
A sign is displayed at the RLA-sponsored DWI Awareness event that took place Oct. 27. — Photo by Chelsie Moreland