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THIS IS YOUR SCHOOL on Researchers Explore an App To We aren’t publishing Friday, so don’t forget to check the Kvetching Board today! Serving UNC students and the University community since 1893 Volume 120, Issue 26 dailytarheel.com Thursday, April 5, 2012 Drug use at UNC In 2011, a random sample of 6,000 UNC students showed which controlled substances individuals have reported using THIS IS YOUR SCHOOL ON within a year of the survey. Marijuana was the most common, with amphetamines at a distant second. 6.2% 1.0% Amphetamines 37.1% Steroids Drug use in the UNC system DRUGSCampus population size does not always correlate with the proportion of drug-related arrests. Drug examples Appalachian State University, which ranks 6th in population size, had the most arrests. Amphetamines 5.8% Fayetteville State University Speed, Meth UNC-Pembroke Elizabeth City State University Designer drugs UNC-Wilmington Spice, Ecstasy UNC-Asheville Hallucinogens UNC-Charlotte Sedatives 3.0% N.C. A&T State University Downers, Ludes Marijuana Winston Salem State University 6.0% N.C. Central University Hallucinogens 1.9% Western Carolina University Cocaine LSD, PSP 3.7% UNC-Chapel Hill 2.1% N.C. State University Inhalants Designer drugs Opiates East Carolina University Glue, Gas 1.9% UNC-Greensboro Sedatives Other drugs Appalachian State University Opiates 35,000 28,000 21,000 14,000 7,000 0 0 200 400 600 Heroin, Smack Inhalants Population Reported drug charges since 2007 * The survey is voluntary. Of the 6,000 students asked to participate, roughly 30% responded, according to the Dean of Students oce. SOURCE: THE UNC CORE DRUG AND ALCOHOL SURVEY, HTTP://OPE.ED.GOV, ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS DEAN BLACKBURN DTH/ MEG WRATHER bongs, pipes and grinders that go survey found that drug use among include the marijuana substitute In treatment The use of certain drugs with it — he has batches of psy- UNC-CH students is increasing. Spice, went from 2.6 percent to 6 at UNC-CH is on the rise, chedelic mushrooms growing. CORE is a national alcohol percent in the same period. If a student is charged with T. is a UNC student who and drug use database that focus- Dean Blackburn, assistant a drug-related offense, the a survey shows. asked to remain anonymous es on colleges. dean of students, said the survey University’s Dean of Students because of his criminal history, The UNC-CH voluntary sur- results are not normally released Office usually refers them to the By Memet Walker some of which was not disclosed vey found that about 37 percent to the public because the study’s Alcohol and Substance Abuse Staff Writer to UNC. of a 1,800-student sample used contents require expert interpre- Treatment Program (ASAP) “I do drugs because I like to do marijuana in the last year. tation. — an outpatient rehabilitation T.’s home mirrors the lifestyle drugs,” he said. “I’m not a drug Amphetamine use nearly “The numbers need context,” facility funded by UNC Health he leads. addict. I’m a recreational drug doubled from 4.3 percent in 2010 he said. “We’re just below the Care. Along with the marijuana on user.” And he’s not alone. to 6.2 percent in 2011. national average,” he said about the living room table — and the A 2011 CORE drug and alcohol Designer drug use, which can student drug use. SEE DRUGS, PAGE 4 Researchers explore an UNC becomes more selective The University accepted UNC acceptance rates tighten over the years From 2008 to 2012 the undergraduate acceptance rate at UNC has steadily decreased. It sharply app to inform of STDs only 25.7 percent of its declined for the class of 2016 due to the University’s addition of the Common Application. applicants this year. 60 In-state Total Out-of -state UNC researchers say By Grace Raynor 50 such an app could stop Staff Writer the spread of STDs. Michael Ward never wanted 40 to go to a college that accepted a By Sarah Niss lot of people. 30 Staff Writer The high school senior from Woodbridge, Va. — who was 20 Imagine a Facebook app that recently accepted to the UNC accepted of applicants Percent could tell you one of your friends class of 2016 — applied in a year 10 has a sexually transmitted disease that saw 24 percent more appli- 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 and that you are at risk. cations and a lower acceptance SOURCE: ASHLEY MEMORY DTH/MEG WRATHER A team of UNC researchers rate. has determined that such an app “I think it’s rewarding myself would be an effective avenue for for the hard work I’ve done to tive this year, accepting only This acceptance rate is down inhibiting the spread of STDs, apply to schools that are selec- 25.7 percent of its 29,486 appli- from 31.4 percent out of 23,753 given the strong link between tive like North Carolina,” Ward cants, said Ashley Memory, applicants last year, she said. social and recreational habits. DTH PHOTO ILLUSTRATION/JOSH CLINARD said while touring campus senior assistant director of Memory said the increase “Looking at the data, sexual Wednesday. the Office of Undergraduate networks and social networks “Social networks quantify tion to offer resources on STDs to UNC was even more selec- Admissions. SEE ADMISSIONS, PAGE 4 fit together extremely well,” said people that are alike that we young people in a new way. Dr. Peter Leone, who has been wouldn’t be able to capture in “We need to go to where they researching the relationships other demographics,” Leone are and engage them,” she said. between friend groups and indi- said. “We’re competing with Angry vidual habits. “We want to get to folks that Birds and Pandora.” New housekeeping head named Leone, the medical director are at a higher risk and don’t Hightow-Weidman said of the N.C. HIV/STD Prevention know it,” he said. researchers have discussed ideas By Claire McNeill University’s housekeeping the Carolina campus leading and Control Branch, said educat- The researchers hope to use for an application on Facebook Assistant University Editor department starting April 23. Housekeeping Services,” the ing people about these diseases websites and social networking or smartphones that could be Before working at N.C. State, email read. in new ways is being thoroughly sites like Facebook to educate used to confidentially tell a The University announced Dixon worked for several cor- Lea Holt, director of explored. people about STDs. group of friends they might be Wednesday it has hired a new porations that provided house- University Mail Services, has “People tend to hang with folks “The ultimate goal here is at risk. director of Housekeeping keeping services for private and been interim director of the who engage in similar interests reducing the number of newly Services already exist to send Services, filling a profound governmental organizations, housekeeping department since and activities,” he said. infected individuals with STDs messages online or by text to leadership gap in a department according to an email to UNC former director Bill Burston left Even though they may differ in and HIV,” Leone said. “The tra- anonymously alert a friend that undergoing sweeping reform. students, faculty and staff the University on Sept. 28. gender or race, groups of friends ditional way of doing that isn’t someone has an STD, but not on Darius Dixon, deputy assis- Wednesday night. Burston had been the sub- could have sexual partners in working well.” Facebook, she said. tant director of housekeeping “We are fortunate to have ject of controversy within the common or engage in similar Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman is at N.C. State University and someone with Mr. Dixon’s broad behavior, he said. working on a website or applica- SEE STD APP, PAGE 4 a UNC alumnus, will lead the experience and knowledge of SEE HOUSEKEEPING, PAGE 4 SexualityStudies.unc.edu Stephanie Coontz: “Courting Disaster? Same-Sex Marriage and the Overthrow of Traditional Marriage” Today, 5:30 P.M. u University Room, Hyde Hall u Reception after the talk This event is part of the UNC Program in Sexuality Studies series, “Equality Matters,” an examination of the legal, economic, and social implications of same-sex unions. Co-sponsors: Department of History u Provost’s Committee on LGBTQ Life u Diversity Incentive Fund u Parr Center for Ethics Drugs are a bet with your mind. JIM MORRISON 2 Thursday, April 5, 2012 News The Daily Tar Heel The Daily Tar Heel ARBoR-WEEDING DAILY DOSE www.dailytarheel.com Established 1893 119 years of editorial freedom Let them eat drunk food STEVEN NORton From staff and wire reports EDITOR-In-CHIEf [email protected] n case you completely missed every important part of European history in TARINI PARTI high school, the above headline is the beginning of our very own Marie An- ManagIng editor [email protected] toinette analogy. Welcome to the 21st century production of “The French KELLY McHUGH Revolution,” starring the NCAA as Marie and hungry student athletes as vIsual ManagIng editor Ithe peasants. Yes, this makes the BCS the reign of terror. [email protected] ANDY THOMASON Erving Walker, last seen playing for the Florida Gators in this year’s Elite Eight, unIvERsITy EDITOR was arrested at 1 a.m. Friday in Gainesville, Fla., after he stole a $3 taco from Taco [email protected] JEANNA SMIALEK Bell. Walker, Florida’s all-time assist leader, is not allowed to receive any money CITy EDITOR whatsoever for his talents under NCAA rules. Walker reportedly ordered the taco, [email protected] grabbed it and sprinted across the street before tripping and dropping it.
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