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Is pot coming to a dorm near you?


April 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley

Sure, pot isn’t allowed in campus residence halls. But what about students who cry, “But it’s medicinal”? Here’s how one college is dealing with the medical marijuana issue. 

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Banned on campus: A growing trend


January 25, 2010 by Claire Knight

With more and more focus on health, a number of campuses have jumped on the “ban”-wagon. What are more and more schools prohibiting?

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Why are today’s students so depressed?


January 19, 2010 by Geneva Reid

College students have experienced stress for years. So why are today’s counseling centers seeing droves of students with serious mental health issues?

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‘Got a light?’ Not anymore


January 17, 2010 by Geneva Reid

Banning indoor smoking on campuses isn’t new — but today, more and more colleges also are putting an end to it outdoors. 

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Are schools doing enough to protect students?


January 11, 2010 by Geneva Reid

When it comes to women being assaulted, are colleges more interested in protecting their students — or the school’s reputation?

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The latest swine flu challenge for professors


December 19, 2009 by Claire Knight

The spread of H1N1 has leveled off after its peak in September. Good thing, because everyone’s ready to get back into the swing of things, right? So it would seem …

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Too fat to graduate?


December 11, 2009 by Geneva Reid

Should overweight students be required to take a fitness class? They have been at one university.

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Would you want to share a bathroom with a swine flu victim?


November 10, 2009 by Geneva Reid

Is it OK for a college to quarantine a sick student in a residence hall – where the rest of the students could catch the illness?

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New federal insurance law takes effect


November 2, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan

The legislation benefits students who need to take a leave of absence due to a serious illness or injury.

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What’s lurking in the locker room?


October 16, 2009 by Claire Knight

Student athletes are familiar with locker room health hazards, such as MRSA and athlete’s foot. Turns out, showerheads pose another health risk.

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Students with attention deficit struggling with the college transition?


October 16, 2009 by Claire Knight

One of the first challenges college students encounter: figuring out how to make a successful transition from high school to college. And for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a successful transition to college life is crucial.

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Hazing and drinking: How do you raise student awareness?


October 10, 2009 by Claire Knight

Two dangers on college campus: excessive drinking and hazing. Put together, the combination can be deadly for students.

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Swine flu cases mount — and this state tops the list


September 13, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan

It’s that time of year: time to worry about a swine flu outbreak at your school. How prevalent is the flu so far – and which states are being hit the hardest?

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How colleges are preparing for swine flu


August 18, 2009 by Geneva Reid

When it comes to swine flu, most schools are adopting an attitude of “Hope for the best, but expect the worst.” Here’s what they’re doing to prepare.

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