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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 VOLUME 109 ISSUE 06
DEFENDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT SINCE 1911
SAFETY
GOT PODS?
Recent health concerns over e-cigarette use spawns a debate over legal action against vaping.
smoking cessation aids in its pharmacy cigarettes but a few people get sick from at a significant discount so vaping and now everyone freaks out," students can more likely Stapleton said. "Twenty-one-and-up Recent deaths related to e-cigarette afford the aids if they are is a good thing. Obviously it’s gonna products opened the door for Texas attempting hurt business but if State health professionals to share to quit. it’s for the better concerns as well as nationwide of everyone proposals for legal action. it’s a good Cases of what is described as “acute t h i n g lung disorder” have recently spread rapidly, including six deaths of the 380 reported lung illnesses in 2019 as of Sept. 16. Symptoms of the disorder include coughing and intense chest pains; individuals may additionally experience shortness of breath. While similar cases have appeared in the past, health officials believe the recent spike may be related to the unintentional consumption of a toxin within the substance in vape devices. No particular product has been linked to these trends in health emergencies. The Center for Disease Control stated several of the aforementioned cases were tied to the use of THC vape products, though nicotine devices were directly Carranco involved. said the Student overall.” The National Youth Tobacco Survey Health Center’s smoking cessation reported in 2018 up to 28% of high program is a service including a variety The Trump administration began school students used a form of tobacco of approaches to help smokers quit. preparations Sept. 11 for a nationwide or e-cigarette product within the "(The cessation program) is ban on various flavored vape products twenty days before the survey. administered by our registered nurses and unspecified e-cigarettes, almost According to the report, up to 7.2% and is modeled after the QUIT program immediately following the Sept. 10 of middle school students use vaping developed by the federal government," news of a sixth death in the country products. In May 2019, the National Carranco said. "It’s a combination of from vaping-related lung disease. College Health Assesment survey Texas education, understanding what your Debates on whether a nationwide ban State participates in stated 16.3% of triggers are, understanding how you would be beneficial rapidly spread. Texas State students used e-cigarettes might be able to deal with cravings and Hannah Barragy, criminal justice within 30 days before the survey was having support from others who know senior, said she believes a ban will do conducted. you are on this journey.” more harm than good due to potential Dr. Emilio Carranco, director of the Recent efforts toward controlling the increases in faulty products. Student Health Center, said e-cigarettes sale of e-cigarette products have been “I think a ban will deter a small have the potential to cause damage to made. Michigan became the first state portion of kids currently using brain development in adolescents. to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes vaping products but like other illegal “As research is coming out, what we’re in the first week of September 2019. substances, people will find a way to discovering is electronic cigarettes cause Additionally, up to 18 states raised gain access to them,” Barragy said. “(A an awful lot of harm to adolescents the minimum age to 21 years old ban) could increase the sales of knockand young adults,” Carranco said. for purchasing nicotine products in off products more dangerous than the “What we’re finding is nicotine can July 2019. The states include Texas, legitimate product since there’s no harm a part of the developing brain in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, regulation to the manufacturing or young people responsible for attention, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, ingredients behind them.” learning and mood. The nicotine is Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Debates over vaping laws will extend leading to a higher risk of addiction to New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, to the federal level when the Trump other drugs.” Vermont, Virginia and Washington. administration proposes legislation. Carranco recommends seeking a Garrett Stapleton, employee at Time will tell if medical emergencies medical provider to discuss ways to Marvelous Smoke shop in downtown related to electronic cigarettes will approach the quitting process. The San Marcos, said he questions the become consistent. health center’s tobacco cessation ethics of the ban in Michigan while For more information on illnesses research indicates a higher success supporting the decision to increase correlated to vaping products, visit rate among cigarette quitters who the age for people buying nicotine the Food and Drug Administration seek support and education from a products in Texas. website. professional. “A ban seems preemptive; tons of The Student Health Center provides people die almost every day from By Daniel Weeks News Reporter
Texas State addresses ‘Campus Watch’ deficiencies By Jakob Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief Texas State University participates in the campus-wide disclosure of crime statistics within one city block of all university property and follows a surprising trend to either classify information falsely or misrepresent the numbers associated with the crime report. Annually, institutions participating in the Federal Student Aid program must disclose campus security policy and crime statistics, a process known as the “Clery” Act. Passed by Congress in 1990, following Jeanne Clery’s sexual assault and murder in her college dormitory at Lehigh University in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, federal law mandated the reporting of crimes on campus and within a one city block radius. The law extends to university property beyond the campus’ immediate borders according to Senior Media Relations Manager for Texas State Jayme Blashke. “According to Clery guidelines, there is a radius around campus that criminal reports need to be included,” Blashke said. “It roughly extends about a block away from campus. SEE SAFETY PAGE 2
RESTAURANTS
Five local San Marcos restaurants to support By Laura Figi Life & Arts Editor PIE SOCIETY Pie Society is a San Marcos staple. Located at 700 N LBJ Drive and walking distance from Texas State campus, the San Marcos original sells authentic New York-style pizza, salads and features a full bar. The restaurant frequently runs specials like a $6 pint and slice, brunch drink specials and if customers snap a picture and tag Pie Society on social media while dining, they will be entered to win a free pizza. Pie society is open Mon-Wed, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Thu-Sat, 1112 a.m., Sun 12-11 p.m. INDUSTRY Industry was founded by Harlan Scott, Cody Taylor and Todd Havers to pay homage to their multitude of years in the service industry, hence the name. With its clean, industrial but warm atmosphere, Industry serves a variety of options suitable for an array of dietary needs. The menu changes SEE RESTAURANTS PAGE 5