Four Loko and K2 Cause Controversy

Avion Newspapers 11-30-2010 Avion 2010-11-30 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/avion Scholarly Commons Citation Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, "Avion 2010-11-30" (2010). Avion. 242. https://commons.erau.edu/avion/242 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Avion by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Tuesday Volume CXXIX November 30, 2010 Issue 11 Weekly Weather Tuesday High 82 Low 62 30% Rain Wednesday Four Loko and K2 cause controversy High 68 Mpho Mofokeng stance. This topic however and an ultimately diminished Administration who sent a let- such as K2 and Four Loko. is not unique to this cam- urinary output. ter to the manufacture of this Murray added, “My big Low 44 Guest Reporter pus, but is a growing prob- • Nelumbo better known as drink warning about the unsafe concern is that an otherwise lem for many other campuses Lotus may lower your blood nature of the drink. innocent student could reason 30% Rain This semester has been the across the country. pressure, adjust your heartbeat It has also been banned from that because K-2 is not ille- first in which Embry-Riddle For Embry-Riddle these and increase the risk of bleed- selling in several states includ- gal, it may be okay to do so Thursday has been confronted with the new incidences have served ing. It may even cause anti- ing Washington, Michigan, he/she can get a ‘legal’ high challenge of K2. For many as a wake-up call for the fertility activity. Utah, and Oklahoma, accord- and relieve some stress from High 64 students it has become a sub- university and their need to • A new substance called ing to an article at www. school and life, not yet realiz- stitute to marijuana. K2, in educate students about these HU-210 cannot be traced msnbc.com. Much of this has ing they can get into substan- Low 47 many places, is sold legally substances. When the students in drug tests, acts the same to do with the hospitalization tial trouble for using it, and in tobacco shops, flea mar- were brought to the Honors as THC and cannot be han- of several under aged students can also have gravely adverse Mostly Sunny kets and malls. It is said to Board, compiled of students, dled without a license. This from Central Washington State medical reactions to it, even be a safe drug and doesn’t faculty and investigating offi- is an ingredient said to be University, also noted in the with a single use.” Friday appear on standard drug tests. cers, it was found that neither contained in spice. same msnbc article. The main objective of Its potential danger and long group knew the full dangers or It is a research chemical, Four Loko is an alcohol Campus Safety and the uni- High 68 term effects are unknown effects of the drug. having its purpose lies within energy drink, that contains not versity as a whole is educa- at this time. The producers of K2 define the boundaries of experimen- only 12% alcohol per volume, tion as well as maintaining Low 46 According to an e-mail from it as a mixture of botanicals tation which have been con- but also guarana, taurine and control. Through education Michael Murray, Vice President and herbs blended with pro- ducted on rats up until now. It caffeine. This drink, although they hope to prevent stu- Mostly Sunny and General Counsel, just prietary ingredients. Note is harmful and slows memory a legal adult drink, has been dents from ‘tripping up and this semester, “The Daytona that this isn’t a full list so as and movement. Lastly, on the causing problems on campus- ruining their careers.’ Beach Campus recently had to keep the competition of K2 website under their warn- es across the country. Dean Taylor further justi- a small rash of student disci- counterfeiters at bay. They did ings, K2 has been designed The university feels that fied her position by stating pline cases involving K-2, and however list what they called for external use only and is substances such as K2 and that the university’s mission Final I hear Prescott has had a few the base ingredients such not to be used to make tea or Four Loko have no place at is to educate and prepare its as well, and several students as, canavalia rosea, clematis to be inhaled. The inhalation this institution or in this indus- students to be professionals in Friday Night have told me it’s fairly ram- vitalba, nelumbo nucifera, warning read as follows, “In try. Embry-Riddle isn’t an art, the aviation industry. pant in the area.” pedicularis grandifolia, heimia rare instances, some incense business or philosophy school. This requires students to be Laughs One of these incidences at salicifolia, leonurus sibricus products may adversely affect Its chosen careers require its alert and have full function the Daytona Beach campus and ledum palustre. individuals with allergies and/ students to be careful. Aviation of their senses and substanc- This Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. resulted in the suspension of Many of these plants listed or breathing disorders. These is no place for drugs and never es that impair these senses in the Student Center, Touch three of six students who were above on their own are dan- reactions can be severe and will be. These careers require have no place in the aero- N’ Go Productions will be involved in one incident on gerous to humans. result in, or aggravate: lung a sense of integrity on all space industry. The substances hosting Mission Improvable, campus. One of the students • Clematis for example can diseases, conditions, illness- parts and a no tolerance policy are therefore incompatible to the featured Improv group for had an extreme reaction which cause skin irritation, pro- es and breathing difficulties. from the school. the mission, not to mention December. Come out and bring landed her in the hospital. The fuse salivation, and blister- Before using an incense prod- Sonja Taylor, Dean of outside of federal regulations. your friends to this end of the other three students involved ing, inflamed eyes, abdominal uct, you may want to consult Student Life, stated, “We as an The students’ safety is after all semester event right before are required to help educate cramping, vomiting of blood, your doctor first.” institution have a responsibil- a primary concern. finals for some laughs, good their fellow students on the weakness, bloody diarrhea, and Just like K2, universi- ity to the student population.” Dean Taylor added, “we times, and excitement. effects of this drug. painful excessive or bloody ties have become concerned This includes the responsi- care about our students,” The events of that night urine. When taken orally you about the danger involved bility to educate Embry-Riddle which unfortunately can- were what brought the atten- may experience intense inflam- with Four Loko as well. The students about the harms of not be said about the pro- End-of Course tion of Campus Safety and mation and burning around concerns over this drink has potentially dangerous sub- ducers of substances like K2 Security the abuse of the sub- your mouth, irritated kidneys reached the Food and Drug stances including products and Four Loko. Evaluations How were your courses this semester? Did you enjoy your professors? How can your courses be improved Student Activities gets new name to make them better? Now’s your chance to give feedback Ainsley Robson the purpose of the change tions that were present before, This new system is suppose to mation in the campus calendar by completing the short sur- is to hopefully make the lending to the terminology of help eliminate events occur- so Anne Stokes and the Student vey available through ERNIE. Campus Editor event planning process eas- ‘Riddle-run-around.’ ring at the same time. Activities and Campus Events Provide your comments now ier for everyone through the Before the decision to inte- The new system utilizes staff can set it for approval. through Dec. 10. This past month the Student use of a single information grate event planning logistics www.erauinvolvement.com At any time during this step Activities Department added source on campus. and help into one location, in and three basic steps. The if help or more information Campus Events to their Anne Stokes, Campus Event order to plan a large event, first step is to reserve the pace is required individuals can go United Way name. This change to Student Service Manager, said, “This is individuals tended to have sev- on the location calendar and to the Student Activities and Activities and Campus a process that has been continu- eral departments to meet with allows for individuals and Campus Events office in the Campaign Events Department was made ing to evolve over the years.” and multiple forms to fill out organizations to plan out ahead Student Center room 106. so that any student, faculty The new single location in order to seek and receive of time. The next step involves Stokes, closed by contrib- The 2010-11 campaign to or staff member can have a for event planning support approval to hold the event. filling out the forms that are on uting, “In the end the goal support the United Way is now streamline way of setting up will fulfill a need to have one Even then it did not neces- the website for event planning.

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