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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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