Issue 7: Medicated Education

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GRAPHICS BY MITCH FEYERHERM

PHOTO BY SARAH DEAN

PHOTO BY KYLE TONG

15 21 05 PHOTO COURTESY OF IMAGESHACK

PHOTO BY BRYCE REX

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LUCAS SILVA

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ZODIAC

Take the Zodiac quiz to find whether your characteristics match those of your zodiac sign.

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THE LEGEND OF HERCULES

The Legend of Hercules is a legendary blunder.

tomorrow. It’s 1 a.m.; I can barely stay awake. I shut my computer and go to bed. I will be up in less than five hours. I am horrible at planning my time, and I procrastinate. Regardless, I don’t resort to using drugs to help me focus and get things done faster: I rely on music and coffee. Sure, caffeine and music don’t always work. Sometimes,

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THIS DISH SERVED

With health being a recurring concern, we found the best places to get sandwiches.

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WINTER SPORTS

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AERIAL ASSISTANCE

Robotics club kicks off the building season with prototypes.

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PUBLIC DISPLAY OF ANNOYING

With the kickoff of winter sports at the start of the year, the briefs highlight each team’s accomplishments.

In terms of public displays of affection, we know what’s okay and what crosses the line in school, it’s much like a job, don’t do something that could get you fired

they end up leaving me even more distracted. But, they are far less dangerous than using someone else’s prescription drugs for ADD or ADHD. Not only are Adderall, Vyvanse and Ritalin highly addictive, they can cause hallucinations, seizures and depression if misused or taken at the wrong dosage (to learn more about drug use and abuse see page 10). The bottom line? These drugs are dangerous, especially to those who take them without doctor supervision.

Sometimes you just have to stay up late to finish a lastminute assignment. It happens to all of us. But, how far are we willing to go for those 10, 20, 100 points, and (the real question) is it even worth it? Sincerely, Sarah Egger Co Editor-In-Chief

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