Ending the curse

ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)--"Schools try hard to foil fans' curses," a recent USA Today headline stated atop an article on efforts at several colleges to dissuade sports patrons from using profanity at games.

According to the report, a growing number of America's institutions of higher learning have become concerned about the frequent use of vulgar words and phrases by fans at sporting events, most of which is directed at referees as well as at opposing teams and their fans.

Many of the concerned schools are utilizing public service campaigns to try to persuade fans to police their own language. However, at least two schools have taken more stringent steps in an effort to stop foul language at sports venues.

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