Safety 1st concern for break
Campus Times
March 26, 1999
Thank goodness spring break has finally reached the University of La
Verne. And for most students, the vacation is a much-needed resting point
in the middle of the semester.
Nine full days to go to the beach, throw parties and catch up on sleep
all lie ahead on any given college student's schedule.
However, some students tend to go overboard when it comes to letting
their hair down. So far, in fact, that they pay the ultimate penalty --
death.
Statistically, ULV suffers one casualty from the one week away from
school every year. This may be due to a number of factors, but most of them
are centered around alcohol.
That is not to say that all students consume liquor, but those students
who are of age sometimes may try too hard to get inebriated. And then to
top it off, those drunken fools think they can drive safely, when in reality,
they are putting their passengers, other motorists and their own lives in
danger.
But alcohol is not the only substance for which to keep an eye open.
Drugs like marijuana and other narcotics may be presented in certain situations
and places. These are by no means a way to have fun or to look cool. Those
illegal substances can cause serious, and permanent, damage.
There are many other ways to let loose during the break. The beach is
always a fun place to go, and beer, along with other drinks, may find its
way to where the sand meets the waves, but planning goes a long way. Try
to choose a designated driver or work out some rotation system. Most importantly,
do not drink, smoke or do anything that is not what the majority is deciding.
All ULV students leave, all ULV students return. It is as simple as that.
The Campus Times staff does not want to publish an obituary in
its first issue back after spring break (or any issue for that matter),
so keep that in mind when the peer pressure is forcing a decision.
