Alcohol and Drugs
Displaying 51 - 100 of 1217 in reverse chronological order
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51 | RA behavior policy is ineffectual Northern Iowan 108:54, p.5 |
Believes that the policy prohibiting RA's from being in the company of underage persons where alcohol is being consumed is unreasonable and unfair; photo. | |
52 | College Hill businesses adapt to recession Northern Iowan 108:47, p.1 |
Thanks to tax increment financing, College Hill will see improvements to windows and buildings. Businesses are adjusting prices and holding specials. They are trying to change the perception of "The Hill" as only a place to drink; photo. | |
53 | UNI to host lecture on war on drugs Public Relations News Release 2011:212, p.1 |
UNI will host a lecture on the War on Drugs hosted by Neill Franklin a Law Enforcement Officer. | |
54 | Are more students leaving the Hill to go downtown Northern Iowan 108:37, p.1 |
The Barmuda establishments on College Hill have seen a decline in business during the recession, but their downtown businesses have seen an increase. The Hill is turning into a younger crowd, since several establishments allow entry at 18; photo. | |
55 | College Hill bars lower prices, make changes Northern Iowan 108:35, p.1 |
Three Barmuda establishments on College Hill respond to student/patron input. Cover charges have been eliminated in most cases and prices have been lowered; photo. | |
56 | Can we compromise, please? Northern Iowan 108:21, p.5 |
Shuttle transportation after 5PM urged for those who study, use computer labs, or practice late in the day. Shuttles at 10PM twice a week would be a start. | |
57 | There aren't many smiles left for me Northern Iowan 108:15, p.4 |
Notes concern for the importance of alcohol in the lives of many college students. College has involved alcohol for years, but it seems like overuse has taken over an entire generation. | |
58 | Don't tase me, bro Northern Iowan 108:8, p.10 |
Two members of the department of public safety meet with students to discuss the safe consumption of alcohol. Suggestions given in handling driving or a fellow student over consumption of alcohol. | |
59 | Awareness Month: is hooking up letting you down? Northern Iowan 107:50, p.12 |
April is STD Awareness Month. Men and women are urged to get tested. | |
60 | Stackhouse arrested for drug possession Northern Iowan 95:44, p.16 |
Sean Stackhouse was arrested Wednesday for possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. | |
61 | Violence prevention educators urge students to be cautious during spring break Northern Iowan 107:41, p.5 |
Spring break is only a week away. Students urged to travel in groups, not to take drinks from strangers, and know how much alcohol they have consumed; photo. | |
62 | Paths and expectations Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10 |
The college experience is not the same for all students. All professors do not wear tweed jackets and all students do not spend hours and hours in local bars. Get involved and do your own thing. Make your own choices. | |
63 | NISG kicks off Alcohol Awareness Week Northern Iowan 107:40, p.4 |
Activities and speakers will share the dangers of alcohol with students, staff, and faculty during the coming week. Memory loss, injury, unwanted sexual activity, drunk driving, criminal mischief, or public intoxication can result. | |
64 | Please drink responsibly Northern Iowan 107:29, p.7 |
Turning 21 allows consumption of alcohol to be legal. Today's attitude among college students toward reckless drinking needs to be discussed. Alcohol in excess is not needed to have fun. | |
65 | DJKaput Northern Iowan 107:27, p.12 |
The arrest of Derrell Johnson-Koulianos for drug possession seems to cap the season for the Hawkeye football team. DJK was the leading receiver and has been suspended from all team activities; prior to the bowl game. | |
66 | Booze + cruise = lose Northern Iowan 107:16, p.11 |
Drinking and driving is a very dangerous combination. Over eighteen hundred young people, aged eighteen to twenty-four, die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including automobile accidents; photo. | |
67 | Don't drink your way to danger Northern Iowan 107:15, p.9 |
Homecoming weekend is often filled with fun and alcohol. Students urged to be careful of consuming too much alcohol. Being arrested, having your stomach pumped, or being raped are not positive things to remember from the Homecoming weekend. | |
68 | Brad's Sports Blurb: Lance Armstrong, was it worth it? Northern Iowan 107:8, p.6 |
The shadow of illegal drug use continues to be in Lance Armstrong's life. He has won seven consecutive Tour de France titles and raised over $250 million for cancer research. This will all be forgotten, if convicted of using drugs; photo. | |
69 | Don't let tailgating leave you with your tail between your legs Northern Iowan 107:6, p.5 |
Students reminded of the new regulations for tailgating prior to and following UNI and University of Iowa football games. | |
70 | Binge drinking Northern Iowan 107:4, p.5 |
The dangers of binge drinking presented. Suggestions for more activities for students on Friday and Saturday nights that might curb drinking. | |
71 | UNI Police participate in national campaign Northern Iowan 107:3, p.2 |
Increased enforcement on drunk driving will be the focus of area law enforcement units between August 24 and September 6. | |
72 | There's more to college than that Northern Iowan 106:51, p.5 |
Attempts to understand why drinking alcohol seems to be such an important part of the college experience. | |
73 | What debate: Northern Iowan 106:50, p.4 |
Author questions the citation of five persons all on the same side of restricting those under 21 from entering bars in Iowa City as being called a debate. | |
74 | Iowa City bans those under 21 from bars; students question possibility of ordinance in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 106:48, p.1 |
Many in Cedar Falls, including Mayor Crews, do not think such an ordinance will be put into effect here; photo. | |
75 | Officials issue travel warnings for spring breakers Northern Iowan 106:41, p.6 |
Mexico and Haiti are under travel warnings issued by the Department of State. Violent crime and demonstrations plus dangers from the Mexican drug cartels are the causes of concern for Mexico; photo. | |
76 | Ritalin and Addeall abused by college students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.6 |
Mark Rowe, substance abuse services coordinator, states that drugs used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder are commonly used by students seeking to keep up with academic studies; photo. | |
77 | NISG and Greeks to hold Safety Week to raise alcohol awareness among students Northern Iowan 106:41, p.2 |
The week prior to Spring Break will aim at increasing alcohol and sexual awareness among students. The consequences of a good time will be emphasized. | |
78 | Stay alive during spring break Northern Iowan 106:40, p.5 |
Students urged to know their location, drink responsibly, travel in a group, and beware of sharing too much information electronically during Spring Break. | |
79 | Iowa Board of Pharmacy recommends rescheduling marijuana Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1 |
Board moves marijuana to a Schedule II drug that "has currently accepted medical use". The ruling came too late for a vote this year by Iowa legislators. A vote on medical use of marijuana will come in 2011; photo. | |
80 | UNI's Eglseder suspended three games Northern Iowan 106:36, p.15 |
Jordan Eglseder was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He is now serving a three game suspension from the men's basketball team. He is the starting center. | |
81 | Bill could erase underage alcohol-related offenses Northern Iowan 106:33, p.1 |
Representative Kurt Swaim is a strong proponent of a bill allowing underage alcohol convictions to be expunged. The violator must wait two years and have no additional criminal convictions before applying to clear his record; photo. |
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82 | UNI Department of Public Safety donates to SafeRide Northern Iowan 106:13, p.5 |
Students can still take advantage of the SafeRide service during Homecoming and the remainder of the year; program provides students who have been drinking with a safe way to return to their dorms or apartments. Over 9000 used the service last year. | |
83 | Increased Cedar Falls Police Department forces to be present at Homecoming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3 |
Cedar Falls Police will place more officers on duty this weekend during Homecoming. Nineteen reserve officers will be on duty, in addition to fifty-five sworn officers. Road blocks and no parking zones will be in effect. | |
84 | Police to pay more attention to alcohol-related issues at Homecoming Northern Iowan 106:13, p.3 |
Homecoming brings more people to campus; with increased tailgating, over consumption of alcohol becomes more likely. Dave Zarifis warns that a zero tolerance will be used for drunk driving, open containers, and bootlegging; photo. | |
85 | Midterm suggestions Northern Iowan 106:12, p.5 |
The semester is nearly half over. Next week midterms rear their ugly head. Remember to exercise and always give one hundred per cent effort. Drink water, try diet soda, and cut down on alcohol, especially during Homecoming. | |
86 | Drinking: Facts on tap and what you should know to protect yourself Northern Iowan 106:11, p.11 |
Unprotected sex is one of the most common consequences of heavy drinking on a college campus. If you choose to drink, avoid drinking games, look out for friends, eat before drinking, one drink per hour, and stick with the same drink. | |
87 | Response to alcohol testing questioned by students Northern Iowan 106:8, p.5 |
Personal observations on the use of breathalyzers in accident investigations. | |
88 | Letter to the Editor Northern Iowan 106:7, p.4 |
Response to Trevor Boeckmann's article on Tucker Max. Violations of several rules of conduct at UNI cited. | |
89 | Alcohol testing policies questioned by students Northern Iowan 106:7, p.1 |
A uniform standard for the use of breathalyzers for alcohol use urged. Currently the police need to have some type of proper cause to believe that alcohol was involved in an incident. | |
90 | Pointless protests Northern Iowan 106:5, p.8 |
Challenges protests against the book and movie "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell".. Demonstrators have determined that the book and movie are part of the "rape culture" and should be banned. The author asks that people support awareness. | |
91 | College Hill apartment set on fire by intoxicated resident Northern Iowan 106:4, p.1 |
Fire serves as a wake up call for fire safety in dorms and apartments. Center for Campus Fire Safety formed to promote and provide fire safety information to students; photo. | |
92 | SafeRide Shuttle rides on despite funding issues Northern Iowan 106:2, p.1 |
The shuttle provides a safe way for people to enjoy weekend evenings without having to worry about transportation, especially while intoxicated. Tough economic times have left a $7,000 shortfall for the program. NISG is looking at alternative funding. | |
93 | "Fan cans" get negative feedback Northern Iowan 106:2, p.5 |
Anheuser-Busch and their "Team Pride" line of sports color combinations on Bud Light cans have come under fire from university officials at twenty-five schools, including Iowa and Iowa State. The company has agreed to discontinue the design upon request. | |
94 | Alcohol on campus Northern Iowan 105:56, p.4 |
Proposes serving alcohol in dining halls and residence; cites experience in Tasmania cited; suggests use of the student ID to regulate the amount of alcohol a person can purchase during a given time frame. | |
95 | Columnist concludes what is wrong with sports in the modern era Northern Iowan 105:49, p.21 |
Top five problems in the sports world explained. | |
96 | Last dance with tuition Northern Iowan 105:47, p.7 |
Realities of college life; 25 to 30 per cent of college students do not return for their sophomore year, after six years, fifty per cent of college students have not graduated. | |
97 | Economy affects local night life Northern Iowan 105:38, p.13 |
College students adjust to reality of paying for rent, groceries, utilities, and social activities. Business owners have noticed a decline in patrons; prompting them to have more specials. Students have added more hours to work schedule. | |
98 | Drinking is a personal choice Northern Iowan 105:37, p.6 |
Drinkers and non-drinkers need to respect the decisions of others when it comes to alcohol consumption. | |
99 | Yankees star admits use of banned substance Northern Iowan 105:35, p.12 |
Another major league baseball star, Alex Rodriguez, confesses to using steroids; photo. | |
100 | An alarming danger on the road; texting while driving more dangerous than drunk driving Northern Iowan 105:27, p.13 |
Students recount experiences of sending text messages while driving; statistics show that that is a dangerous practice; photo. |