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UM President: Campus will make clear that sex assault isn’t toleratedMissoulian (MT)February 8, 2012
FSU takes stand against domestic violenceSentinel & Enterprise (MA)January 29, 2012
Report calls on government to evaluate, coordinate education on prescription drug abuseJoin Together (Online)January 25, 2012
Study finds binge drinkers average nine drinks at a timeMiddletown Journal (OH)January 22, 2012
U.S. university students work to improve campus policy on violence against womenWomen News Network (Online)January 14, 2012
Many Boston college students use attention deficit drug, other prescriptions, informal survey findsBoston Globe (MA)December 23, 2011
Hazing beyond the frat houseInside Higher Ed (Online)December 23, 2011
FAMU case leads UF to review hazing policiesThe Gainesville Sun (FL)December 17, 2011
Mason reports success on UI sexual misconduct trainingIowa City Press Citizen (IA)December 13, 2011
Stress season for students: UND steers students from coping with finals through alcohol, drugsGrand Forks Herald (ND)December 8, 2011
Local colleges send clear message following sex-abuse caseMiddletown Journal (OH)December 2, 2011
Colleges warn more students abusing stimulantsBangor Daily News (ME)November 29, 2011
For underage UW drinkers, an interventionStar Tribune (MN)October 28, 2011
“Drunkorexia” hits North American campusesAll Headline News (Online)October 19, 2011
WIU incorporates interpersonal violence prevention education for all new studentsMcDonough County Voice (IL)October 19, 2011
New numbers muddy evaluation of 21-onlyIowa City Press-Citizen (IA)October 14, 2011
Boston colleges, police lower the boom on boozingBoston Herald (MA)October 8, 2011
Study: Dating abuse is difficult for most students to identify and stopWashington Post (DC)September 15, 2011
UW-Madison will require students cited for drinking to take course on alcohol risksMadison.com (WI)September 9, 2011
UC Merced gets grant to adopt U of New Hampshire’s sexual violence prevention programMerced Sun-Star (CA)September 7, 2011
UMaine hopes to stem tide of bath salts, keep dangerous synthetic drug off campusBangor Daily News (ME)August 16, 2011
A sober lesson that seems to stickBoston Globe (MA)August 13, 2011
University of Nebraska-Lincoln engages parents, students and community to combat student drinkingJoin Together (Online)August 12, 2011
Marijuana hearings at CU-Boulder on decline after orientation does more to address potDaily Camera (CO)August 8, 2011
CU-Boulder police: Drug and alcohol violations down on campusColorado Daily (CO)August 1, 2011
Connecticut universities mull drug policy change in light of marijuana decriminalizationThe Republic (IN)July 21, 2011
Changing perceptions about college drinkingThe Charlotte Observer (NC)July 17, 2011
Purdue amnesty plan could avert alcohol tragedyJournal and Courier (IN)June 29, 2011
University of Iowa study reports significant drop in binge drinkingPress-Citizen (IA)June 22, 2011
Marquette revises sex assault policiesJournal Sentinel (WI)June 22, 2011
Pa. legislation would give amnesty to underage drinkers seeking helpCentre Daily Times (PA)June 13, 2011
Stimulant abuse rises on campusThe Columbus Dispatch (OH)June 9, 2011
Educators aware of prescription drug use, turn to preventionUSA TodayJune 2, 2011
Complaints down about student housingAtlanticville (NJ)June 1, 2011
Authorities try to stem stimulant, await banThe Columbus Dispatch (OH)May 29, 2011
Duluth police pleased as party calls plummet in college neighborhoodsDuluth News Tribune (MN)May 28, 2011
SVC fights perception that “all” students abuse drugs, alcoholBennington Banner (VT)May 24, 2011
Binge drinking common, say Poly studentsThe Tribune (CA)May 22, 2011
Other schools may offer lessons on handling assaultThe Tribune (CA)May 22, 2011
College rapes often go unreported, unprosecutedOrlando Sentinel (FL)May 21, 2011
Amid rape reports, Cal Poly leaders say campus culture needs to changeThe Tribune (CA)May 18, 2011
Should Colleges Ban Fraternities?The New York Times (NY)May 6, 2011
Slope Day: Drinking decisions at hand for Ithaca college studentsIthaca Journal (NY)May 4, 2011
Purdue, partners to address high-risk drinking on college campusesLafayette Online (IN)May 4, 2011
Universities fight public health problem: Binge drinkingThe Washington Post (Washington D.C.)May 3, 2011
UW-Madison eyes new intervention program to tackle problem drinkingCapital Times (WI)May 2, 2011
CT College awarded $22,000 CT Statewide Healthy Campus Initiative grantThe Day (CT)April 29, 2011
Ithaca college/community coalition takes on drinking cultureIthaca Journal (NY)April 28, 2011
CU-Boulder offering anonymous prescription drop offColorado Daily (CO)April 26, 2011
UF allows amnesty for students sickened by drugs, alcoholGainesville Sun (FL)April 25, 2011
Survey will shed light on campus alcohol useTimes Daily (AL)April 25, 2011
It’s not just Yale: Are colleges doing enough to combat sexual violence?TimeApril 18, 2011
Learning to Listen to Distressed ClassmatesThe New York Times (NY)April 15, 2011
NCAA forum takes step toward finding solutions to prevent violence on campusWashington Post (Washington, D.C.)April 8, 2011
How can troubles in Albany's student ghetto be fixed?Times Union (NY)March 28, 2011
Amherst police step up enforcement, education to control student behaviorDaily Hampshire Gazette (MA)March 26, 2011
UWG groups tackle sexual assaultThe Times-Georgian (GA)March 25, 2011
New law requires colleges to teach about sexual assaultPittsburgh Tribune Review (PA)February 14, 2011
GCASA training session to tackle toxic drinking topic The Daily News (NY)February 9, 2011
Bath Salts, Spice and Drugs That Entice Inside Higher Ed (Online)February 9, 2011
More teetotalers arrive on campus, research indicatesPittsburgh Tribune-Review (PA)February 7, 2011
CCSU task force seeking inputThe New Britain Herald (CT)February 7, 2011
USC president urges students not to attend ravesLos Angeles Times January 27, 2011
Fairfield Expert Aims To Dispel Drinking Myths The Daily Stamford (CT)January 22, 2011
Campuses combat party mindsetOmaha World-Herald (NE)December 14, 2010
Lowering the Drinking Age Is Unlikely to Curb College Binge Drinking, New Study FindsScience Daily (Online)December 10, 2010
Tompkins County campuses report more drug and alcohol cases among studentsIthaca Journal (NY)November 1, 2010
Study: Alcoholic energy drinks increase binge drinkingThe Press Enterprise (CA)November 1, 2010
URI reviews procedures after alcohol-related illnessesThe Providence Journal (RI)October 20, 2010
Denison to use policies to curb increased alcohol abuseThe Newark Advocate (OH)October 4, 2010
Students pitch plan to curb Clemson alcohol abuse Independent Mail (SC)October 1, 2010
Greek, co-op alcohol ban ends Journal & Courier (IN)October 1, 2010
Wisconsin drinking culture across UW System The Badger Herald (WI)September 29, 2010
Party PatrolThe Register-Guard (OR)September 29, 2010
Campus activities put spotlight on hazingJournal & Courier (IN)September 28, 2010
U-Va. slaying prompts campus safety talksThe Washington Post (D.C.)September 25, 2010
Death of Northwestern Student Matthew Sunshine Leads University to Combat Binge Drinking Fox Chicago (IL)September 24, 2010
Mont Alto apartment complex, Penn State campus officials aim to educate students on alcohol's dangersPublic Opinion News (PA)September 21, 2010
Colleges Try To Discourage Binge Drinking Among FreshmenThe Hartford Courant (CT)September 20, 2010
Wake-up call about alcohol use at collegeGaston Gazette (NC)September 20, 2010
Butler reacts to drinking death at Ball State WXIN (IN)September 13, 2010
Heavy Drinking Part of Social Acceptance for Young: Study Bloomberg Business Week (Online)September 10, 2010
Leaders look to up fines for drinking offensesCentre Daily Times (PA) September 8, 2010
Landlords plug alcohol awareness in FrostburgAnnapolis Capital (MD) September 8, 2010
Fewer students end up at hospital over alcoholGainesville Sun (FL) September 6, 2010
UW-Stout making changes after drinking deathsWCCO (MN)September 3, 2010
“LollaNObooza” provides alcohol-free fun for TCNJ studentsThe Times of Trenton (NJ) September 1, 2010
Alcohol and college really don't mix Star Telegram (TX)August 31, 2010
Team approach needed to fight alcohol problems The Pantagraph (IL)August 30, 2010
Officials use new approach to educate residentsDaily Reflector (NC)August 27, 2010
Booze blitz: JMU outlines plan to shed party reputationRocktown Weekly (VA)August 27, 2010
Hazing death at college followed other incidents Dallas Morning News (TX)August 25, 2010
Miami University fraternity, sorority events will need 'sober monitor'Cincinnati Enquirer (OH)August 24, 2010
Safe Ride: Hospitality industry sponsors rides home from barsThe Bemidji Pioneer (MN) July 18, 2010
After student’s death, Idaho colleges focus on binge drinkingKTVB (ID) July 14, 2010
CU-Boulder: Orientation and partying don’t mixDaily Camera (CO) June 21, 2010
Alumni see changes, but more of the sameThe Centre Daily Times (PA) April 25, 2010
Binge drinking PSAs may actually encourage college students to drink more: studyNew York Daily News (NY) March 5, 2010
Frustration mounting in Durham over UNH student crimes off campus Foster's Daily Democrat (NH)October 14, 2009
Mother established Gordie Foundation in her son's memory to save other students ...The Dallas Morning News (TX)September 22, 2009
WCU groups combat dating violenceCitizens-Times (NC)August 28, 2009
Crime on campus a harsh teacherDetroit Free Press (MI)August 23, 2009
UNL aims to cut high-risk drinkingOmaha World-Herald (NE)August 21, 2009
Self-defense classes gain popularity on college campuses U.S. News (DC)August 20, 2009
KU to require most students to take class on alcohol The Kansas City Star (KS)August 17, 2009
Colleges address alcohol abuse The Clarion Ledger (MS)August 16, 2009
NDSU debuts plan to curb student drinking Grand Forks Herald (ND)July 28, 2009
NCAA turns to myPlaybook to clarify drug policiesChicago Tribune (IL)July 24, 2009
Abuse course debuts The Ann Arbor News (MI)June 12, 2009
Collaboration helps improve city-campus relationship The Press Republican (NY) December 26, 2008
Bowing to states' pressure, MillerCoors to stop mixing beer, stimulants Chicago Tribune (IL) December 18, 2008
Deciphering the language of intoxication U.S. News & World ReportDecember 15, 2008
Painkillers linked to increase in overdose deaths U.S. News & World ReportDecember 9, 2008
Opinion: Clemson empowers students to be responsible with alcohol The Greenville News (SC)November 8, 2008
Study shows Hispanics prefer beer The Washington Post (DC)November 4, 2008
Talk to your teen about drinkingThe The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) October 23, 2008
The power of positive picturing The Florida Times-Union (FL)October 18, 2008
Does drinking alcohol shrink your brain?CNN.comOctober 14, 2008

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