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Monday, February 4, 2013
VOLUME 92, ISSUE 63
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GUESS WHO?
Adderall may be abused for studying
Falcon mascots beheaded at games Saturday
By Katie Logsdon Reporter
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he identities of Freddie and Frieda Falcon were revealed Saturday. Ryan Evarts and Kelsey Morgan (right) embrace after they were beheaded at the hockey game Saturday night. April McCoy (bottom left)and Michael Majoros (middle right) were beheaded at the Men’s Basketball game Saturday afternoon during halftime. Ryan Evarts (bottom right) was beheaded at the hockey game against Lake Superior State between the second and third period. Kelsey Morgan (middle leftt) was beheaded by senior Tabitha Timbrook at the hockey game.
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With classes, homework, extracurricular activities and jobs, some college students may be trying to balance their time for each activity. Some students need help focusing on tasks throughout the day and may be prescribed a drug called Faith Adderall by their Yingling doctor. Director of Adderall is a Wellness psychostimulant medication that contains amphetamine, used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy. However, some students may be getting the prescription drug illegally from friends and using it to focus on studying or completing other tasks. “Students typically use Adderall because they believe that it will help them study, stay focused and stay awake,” Alcohol and Drug Prevention Specialist, Alicia Komives said. “This may or may not be the case depending on the person and they should consult with a physician first.” Senior Alex Kocab, who does not have a prescription, said he uses the drug to help him focus on his schoolwork. “It just makes you feel more alert and awake,” Kocab said. “It makes you energized to get an edge on exams and studying.” Among persons age 18 to 22, fulltime college students were twice as likely to use Adderall non-medically in the past year as those who had not been in college at all or who were only part time students, according to a federal government statistic.
See ADDERALL | Page 2
Military utilizes unconventional video games Intervention Services provides free counseling for students
Virtual reality, artificial weapons simulate battle, real life better than commercial software By Bridjet Mendyuk Reporter
The Army and Air Force ROTC programs on campus use video games to train their cadets, but not the kind you can play on Xbox. Hollywood has made lucrative prof its from A rmyinf luenced shooting games such as Call of Duty, Halo and Battlefield, but these game scenarios aren’t exactly what reallife military is like, said Nathan
Anderson, militar y science instructor for the University Army ROTC program. Some ROTC programs, including the University’s, don’t use the commercial games themselves as a form of training. Anderson said the Army ROTC visits Camp Perry in Sandusky, Ohio, to practice shooting using advanced simulators. “It’s basically a video game, but it’s not something you can just go and buy off the shelf,”
MILESTONE ON ICE
Hockey swept Lake Superior State at home this weekend, marking the first time it has done so against a conference opponent since November 2008. | PAGE 5
“It’s not something you can buy off the shelf.” Nathan Anderson | ROTC Instructor Anderson said. “It’s almost like the real thing.” Anderson said the camp has a
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Program offers support, advice for undergraduates By Seth Weber Reporter
If students don’t have enough cash to get counseling, the School of Intervention Services is offering it for free. Courtney Holmes, assistant professor in the School of Intervention Services, said free counseling services are offered every spring and fall semester. If enough students
THE FEW, THE PROUD
This week’s columnist Ian Zulick tells us why our military veterans deserve our respect and gratitude, but explains that worshiping the military is un-American and promotes violence. | PAGE 4
come, free counseling will sometimes be offered in the summer, Holmes said. The free counseling is conducted by students in the school, and Holmes helps give supervision to the students giving counseling. Jaimee Prieur, graduate assistant in the School of Intervention
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WHAT TEAM WERE YOU ROOTING FOR IN THE SUPER BOWL? WHY? “49ers because I hate birds.” Elizabeth Lachat Freshman, Medical Labratory Science
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