By Andres Ibarra |Staff Writer| More than a thousand college students die from alcohol related incidents each year, according to the National Institute of Health. The CSU Chancellor’s Office held its 13th Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) conference at California State University Channel Islands last Wednesday. The conference also discussed alcohol and drug related trends among students, substance abuse prevention strategies, bystander intervention training programs, and college student mental health and wellness. Established in 2001, the ATOD conference is a CSU system wide effort to prevent students from using harmful substances. Helga Kray, associate VP for student … [Read more...] about CSU conference tackles substance abuse
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Consequences of breaking dry campus policy
By Diana Ramos |Staff Writer| While some choose to play it safe, others take a walk on the wild side by breaking the dry campus policy. Although some students decide to be rebels, they may not be aware of the policies and what it is they are actually risking. According to CSUSB student conduct of the following is the grounds upon which student discipline can be based, “Use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (except as expressly permitted by law and University regulations), or public intoxication while on campus or at a University-related activity.” According to student affairs, the president of the campus can put a … [Read more...] about Consequences of breaking dry campus policy
Don’t be fooled, Greek life is more than just a party
By Aunjolay Lambert |Staff Writer| I feel some people don’t understand what you can gain by being in a sorority or fraternity. I think that sometimes TV and movies can alter a person’s view of reality and I think in this case Greek organizations get the brunt of that. For example movies like “Old School” and “Animal House” can suggest that fraternities and sororities are around just to have a good time. “Some of the negative things I’ve heard are that the girls are easy and the guys just like to drink and party,” said Ashlynne Macan, a member of a co-ed fraternity at CSUSB. Last summer I went on vacation to Virginia and my cousin, who is in a sorority, showed me around her campus … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled, Greek life is more than just a party
Be smart, drink responsibly
By Karen Dement |Staff Writer| College, a time of growth, freedom and the occasional party. College may have its perks but when it comes to drinking and partying there are many downfalls when students abuse this privilege. We should all familiarize ourselves with them. Binge drinking, drunk driving, alcohol poisoning and others can lead to death and are just a few of the many irresponsible drinking occurances that students and others take on and they’re all things that we can stop. Being more responsible about drinking can help us prevent these habits. According to collegedrinkingprevention.gov, academic impairment, memory loss, injuries, fatalities and unprotected sex are all … [Read more...] about Be smart, drink responsibly
College Night Wednesdays
by Christopher Smith | Staff Writer | You on a Wednesday night might include cleaning dirty laundry and watching old episodes of Seinfeld, but you could be shuffling on the dance floor with longneck in hand. At least that’s what they’re doing on College Night at Brandin’ Iron Country Saloon and Dance Hall. Every Wednesday night from 7pm-3am college students from around the Inland Empire come together to dance, drink, and have a good time. “I like that there is a variety of people, cultures, and everything,” said Manpraet Singh, sophomore student at California Baptist University. “I used to come here last year during my freshman year; this is probably my 6th time being … [Read more...] about College Night Wednesdays
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