The Minnesota Daily, a student-run news organization based at the University of Minnesota, posted an editorial April 5 about the alcohol-related death of a U of M student. Web Manager Anne Kopas argues that this was a necessary and commendable action by the publication.
News in :90 – Feb. 23, 2015
This is News in :90 for Feb. 23, 2015.
Legislation could lower legal drinking age in Minn.
Rep. Phyllis Kahn has submitted two bills to the Minnesota legislature that, if passed, would lower the legal drinking age to 18 in bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
News in :90 – Feb. 11, 2015
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015.
Wellness Center, students create new alcohol awareness campaign
The Wellness Center has created the alcohol awareness campaign Stop @ Buzzed to give students information on how to be safe and healthy if they choose to drink.
Alcohol isn’t worse than weed
While good arguments for legalizing weed exist, opinions editor Elliot Polsky disagrees that marijuana use should be legalized because alcohol is more dangerous.
Public Safety briefs
Food theives, a trash can fire and marijuana and drug paraphernalia are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Website determines if alcohol, marijuana use is problematic
The new eCHECKUP To Go program allows students to answer questions about their alcohol and marijuana use to find out if their habits may negatively affect their future.
Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests
A study of drug and alcohol arrests on U.S. college campuses brings some unwanted glory to schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Public Safety briefs
A suspicious letter, a terroristic threat and a student in a costume disrupting classes are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.
Public Safety briefs
A stolen football, a suspicious social media message and a roommate conflict are all part of this week’s Public Safety briefs.