At the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Olivia Suskowicz, a sophomore, attended a "wellness darty" at a fraternity house. The event featured yoga, HIIT, cold plunges, saunas, and nonalcoholic drinks. She bought a $10 ticket. Videos of such events have millions of views on TikTok, contrasting with millennials' and Gen X-ers' college party memories.

Some older generations took offense. Tori Keghlian, 28, posted a 2017 darty video, calling it "quite the contrast." Rachael Field, 38, reminisced about flaming shots at Northwestern University. She said she couldn't imagine workouts being fun in college but sympathized with digital-era students.

The events highlight the millennial-Gen Z divide. Organizers like Aydan Child of Peak Pulse admitted "wellness darty" is partly to "rage bait the millennials." Marty Mocs, 24, founded Sweat & Soak, which organized the Alabama event, to mix high energy with feeling good after. Some Gen Z-ers ask if partying less is so bad.