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Show Page Forum 3 Alcohol Consumption Researched In many colleges across the country, the question of drinking alcoholic beverages on campus has become the focus of much attention. Some of the questions are: Should there be drinking on campus at all? Should the college provide a place for the purchase and consumption of alcohol? If the college were to provide such a place, would it work positively or negatively in moderating or controlling student drinking habits? A recent publication from the United States Brewers Association says, The number of students who dont drink at all, or seldom do, is relatively small. It usually isnt above ten percent. With such a majority of students involved, college administrations are forced to deal with the problem one way or the other. A survey conducted by College Union magazine found that, Of the 140 (student) union professionals who responded to our survey, 65 percent reported that alcohol sales were not permitted; 35 percent said they were. The colleges that did provide a campus pub have had to deal with such problems as underage students, control of heavy drinkers, and segregation of drinkers and nondrinkers. Marcy Kornreich of College Union says, Despite the problems inherent in offering alcohol sales, many union people feel that is preferable to allowing students to travel to obtain them." Westminster drinking rules are spelled out in the student handbook. In part it says, Alcohol, including beer, is not permitted on campus with the exception of students 2 1 years of age or older living in the residence on-camp- on-camp- off-camp- us us us halls, who may consume alcohol in the privacy of their rooms. There has been some discussion of an "opaque cup rule among students which purports that if the contents cannot be seen there can be no assumption that the container holds alcohol. This is unsubstantiated by any documentation so, therefore, cannot be researched. school functions where alcohol may be served are also covered in the handbook. It states, Any individual or college group sponsoring an event will be required to oversee the event and the behavior of those attending. It is unlikely that these policies will change in the future. A spokesman from the office of the dean of near students said, Due to the small number of students over the age of 21, an pub would be unfeasible. If there were a pub on campus the problem of trying to keep underage students out would be too great. The reasons for the high rate of student drinking are many. An alcohol education manual by the U.S.B.A. says, Experiences tend to be similar from campus to campus. Among the most common reasons given by students are: to relax, for sociability, enjoy the taste, to get high, to get drunk, for escape, expected by friends, the normal acceptable thing to do, to impress dates, to overcome shyness, to help studying, and nothing else to do." The decision to drink or not to is ultimately up to the individual. The administration can do only so much to keep the situation in hand. Off-camp- us off-camp- us us Charles Johnson Student Offers Study Guide The time is drawing near to prepare for final exams (ugh!). I apologize for dropping that on you this soon, but 1 have done some research that I am confident will help in your preparation for finals. Used as a study guide, the following should provide a source of confidence for approaching finals if not some humor to carry you through the otherwise anxious time. HISTORY: Describe the history of the papacy from its origins to the present day, concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on its social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical impact on Europe, Asia, America and Africa. Be concise and specific. BIOLOGY: Create life. Estimate the differences in subsequent human culture if this form of life had developed 500 million years earlier, with special attention to its probable effect on the English parliamentary system. Prove your thesis. PHYSICS: Explain the nature of matter. Include in your answer an evaluation of the impact of the development of mathematics on science. d SPEECH: 2,500 aborigines are You them. Calm the may use any storming campus. ancient language, except Latin or Greek. NURSING: You have been provided with a razor blade, a piece of guaze, and a bottle of Scotch. Remove your appendix. Do not suture until your work has been riot-craze- inspected. You have fifteen minutes. MUSIC: Write a piano concerto. Orchestrate and perform it with flute and drum. You will find a piano under your seat. SOCIOLOGY: Estimate the sociological problems which might accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment to test your theory. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Describe in detail. Be objective and specific. EXTRA CREDIT: Define the Universe. Give three examples. Best of luck on finals. See you there. Mike Black FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE FALL SEMESTER, 1982 STEP ONL: Identify your cIjss by lettei. A Classes which meet 8:00 MWF.WF. MW. M.W. F B Classes which meet 8 00 TR. MTW R. MTKF, TWRF. MTWRF C Classes which meet 9.00 TR.T.MTRF.MTWR. MTWRF, R.MWRF D Classes which meet 9.00 MWF, M. F. MF. MW, RF. WR L Classes which meet 10.00 TR.MTRF. MTWRF. T.R.F F Hasses which meet 10.00 MTWF. WF. MWF. MWRF, F. MTWR G Classes which meet 00 MW. WF. MWF. MTWRF. MW R II Hasses which meet 11.00 MT, MTWR. MTRF. MTWR. TR I Hasses which meet 12.00 MWF. MTWR. MTRF. MTWRF, MW. F.W, M J Hasses which meet 12.00 TR.T, R. MR K Classes which meet 1 .00 T. R. TR. MTWR. MTR, MWR L Hasses which meet .00 MWF. MW. M. W. F M Classes which meet 2 00 M. MWF. MW. W. F, MTWR N Hasses which meet 2 00 T. R. TR.MTRF. MTR. MR O Hasses which meet 3.00 T, R. F, TR P Classes which meet 3.00 MW. MTR. MR. MWF, MTWR. MTRF Q Hasses which meet evenings (after 3:50 p.m.) will hold examinations during regular class hour during the week of December 1 1 1 13-1- STLP TW'O: Locate letter on examination time schedule. |