Editorial Argus commends task force The Argus commends Dean Hill and the Alcohol and Other Drugs Task Force she convened for its findings that more drug- and alcohol-free activities are required on campus. Not all students enjoy drug- and alcohol-laden partying, and by offering no alternate programs, the school indirectly condones students (the vast majority of whom are underage) alcohol consumption. Subsequently, students are hypocritically found in violation of community rules by the SJB when caught drinking. We agree with Dean Hill’s assessment that “Alcohol and illicit drug use diminish campus life and create [a] public health risk for everyone in the community.” The task force was wise to study the extremely disturbing findings of the 1998 Core Survey. Wesleyan students were found to consume more alcohol and drugs then the national average for college students (Alcohol: 93% VS. 85.3% the national average; Drugs: 66% VS. 44.7% the national average). Most disturbing was the figure 81.9%— that’s the percentage of Wesleyan students who say the social atmosphere on campus promotes alcohol use. While as responsible adults, students’ own destructive behaviors cannot be excused, the Administration must wake up to the fact that, in many ways, Wesleyan itself contributes to the dependency of many students on alcohol and drugs. Creating alternate spaces is important, however, Dean Hill and the task force must be aware that some students view college as a time to drink. No alternate programs will stop these unrepentant lushes. editorial cartoon by George Obulutsa '03

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