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Show THE THUNDERBIRD Survey gauges drug use BY LISA MONDAY use DENNISON An estimated 500 SUSC students could benefit from an alcohol and drug prevention clinic, according to The Alcohol and Drug Status and Needs Assessment Survey administered at SUSC last fall and spring quarters. Richard Ropers, professor of behavioral science, designed and conducted the survey. If need is established, a proposal for government funds and grants will be made in February 1989. The survey indicates that students are aware that there is a problem. Of the 439 students surveyed, 86 percent said they would like to see the college develop a prevention program, 88 percent want a counseling and referral program and 79 percent said they would use or recommend the clinic. SUSC has a lower percentage of students that use drugs or alcohol than the national average. In a 1985 nation-wid- e student drug abuse study the results showed that 92 percent of students use alcohol, 42 percent use marijuana, 2 percent use LSD and 17 percent use cocaine. According to Ropers' study, 34 percent of SUSC students have used alcohol, 1 7 percent have used marijuana, 1.5 percent LSD and 4 percent have used cocaine. A Substance Awareness Week is scheduled for Dec 6 through 9. All SUSC students, staff and faculty, along with any community members, are invited to attend. A fair is also planned to inform the public of different organizations qualified to help with substance problems. Local and regional organizations will offer booths and demonstrations to show the effects of alcohol on the body and how people can receive help. OCTOBER 10, 1988 PAGE COUNTRY STORE SPECIALS OCT. 10- -16 HARD ICE CREAM CONE 35C DELICIOUS BAGELS 35C HOT HOMEMADE BREAD BY THE SLICE PRETZELS FRESH POP CORN MON. FRI. 9 A.M. 8 P.M. WEEKENDS 10 A.M. 7 P.M. GOOD FOOD FOR REAL PEOPLE Squad prepares for tourney BY MATT WALTERS The SUSC forensic squad began the 1988-8- 9 season with an impressive showing at the University of Utah fall scrimmage. "This was our first tournament of the year, and our performance was much better than last year," said Thomas Murphy, SUSC forensics coach. Oct. 1 the team attended the D.L. Miller Invitational at Cal Poly Pomona. The tournament prepared them for their first West Coast tournament, the Aztec Invitational, held at San Diego State University Friday through Sunday. "These early tournaments show us what's out there and how our events are stacking up against the other colleges," said Mark Morman, director of individual events. "We have pulled together a good team," said Morman. "This is going to be a solid year." There are 25 members on the team this year, said Murphy. He added that the team is always open to expansion. The forensics squad meets Tuesdays at 4 p.m. in the Technology Building, Room 204. There are also two classes, COMM 321 and COMM 121 L, for those students interested in becoming a member of the forensics program. Approximately 30 colleges and universities attended the fall scrimmage. The competition gave Murphy the opportunity to gauge the region's competitive enviroment. Using the fall scrimmage as an early indicator of the upcoming season, Murphy predicts a banner year for the squad. This year the squad is "on the rebound" as they prepare for the upcoming tournament at San Diego State University, said Morman. Field trip slated for Saturday One of the most spectacular vistas on the west rim of the Grand Canyon is the destination for an OcL 15 SUSC geology field trip. The public is invited to participate in the day-lon- g trip to the flows Colorado River the where or area, Tuweap Toroweap nearly 3,000 feet below the lookout point. Field trip participants will visit the Vulcan's Throne, a cinder cone reminiscent of the volcanoes that once blocked the Colorado to create Lava Falls, the great rapid visible below the canyon rim. They'll also check out the large fault line that separates the Kanab and Uinkaret plateaus. "Vans will leave SUSC at 7:30 a.m. and arrive back in Cedar City around 5:30 p.m., just in time for the SUSCWestern New Mexico football game," said SUSC geologist Richard Kennedy. Registration, $8, covers the cost of transportation. Trip participants bring their own drinks and sack lunches. for trip sign-uKennedy can be contacted at 586-791- 2 p. LIFETIME BATTERY REPLACEMENT WITH ANY WATCH PURCHASED. EXCLUSIVELY AT: CLARK & LINFORD JEWELERS 83 NORTH MAIN STREET 586-834- 1 innnnfCEDAR AUTO SUPPPLY 65 WEST CENTER COUPON i i i i i 5 QUARTS OF VALVOLINE 10-4- 0 & OIL FILTER NOW ONLY $995 EXPIRES 101688. ONLY AT CEDAR AUTO SUPPLY 65 W CENTER B am B B EVERYDAY SPECIAL ANTI-FREEZ$6" A GALLON E 11 |
