The Collegian : the weekly newspaper of Behrend College. (Erie, PA) 1989-1993, February 13, 1992, Image 1
annual Fifth Drug Awareness Week starts Monday by Jerem The Collegian Penn State Behrend’s celebration of the Sth annual Drug Awareness Week will be held next week. Sponsored by the Health Advisory Board and Health and Wellness Services, Drug Awareness Week will last from February 17 to 21. Various sponsors will present a week-long schedule of programs designed to present students with the negative effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Cathy Eck, health and wellness coordinator, said, "The main goal of Drug Awareness Week is to let students know that they can relax and have a good time without using drugs or alcohol." The week is kicked off Monday at noon with a presentation in the Wintergreen Lobby sponsored by The Multi cultural Council. (Continued on Page 3; Craig's back with the world's best horror flicks ... Page 8 he Collegian rsday, February 13, 1992 Vol. XL No. 17 Lady Lions trounce Westminster Titans ... Page 11 Colleges try to control alcohol, drug use on campuses Behrend to establish substance-free floor by Mark Owens The Collegian Universities and colleges hope to curb vandalism, violence and health problems on campuses by clamping down on the use of alcohol and other illegal substances, according to a report released earlier this week. The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Universities released a report on Monday calling for the following actions to be taken: • Colleges and universities not permit brewery company advertising or sponsorship of events on their campuses. • The federal government exert control over the advertising of alcoholic beverages on radio and television. • Every educational institution set up housing alternative, or wellness wings, free of alcohol, tobacco and other substances. Although Behrend is not a member of the association, last week administrators announced their own plans for establishing a substance free floor in one of the residence halls. "The floor would be for students who would rather not deal with tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs," said Cathy Eck, wellness coordinator for Behrend. "We’re looking for 30 men or women who are committed to the idea of maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from these substances.” Eck said the substance free floor would be located in either Lawrence or Niagara Hall, depending on the response she gets from students. Behrend, along with other area institutions such as Mercyhurst College and Gannon University, are joining a national movement to control the use of alcohol and other substances. "Alcohol is the most widely (Continued on Page 2)