THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF BENTLEY UNIVERSITY SINCE 1963
THE VANGUARD VOLUME LVI ISSUE II
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
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University warns students about Molly dangers Pop culture does not accurately portray full effect of popular drug BY Lacey Nemergut News Editor
The drug Molly, known formally as MDMA, has claimed the lives of five college students, following what some analysts claim to be resurgence in popularity due to pop cultural references. Health Services has issued a formal warning via email given the significance of the threat, imploring students to contact authorities immediately if they suspect abuse. “It may seem appealing because it causes a rush of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain,” said Geraldine Taylor, Director of Health and Wellness. “Young people’s brains can be particularly sensitive to both long and short term damage from drug and associate toxins.” However, users also suffer the unintended consequences of prolonged confusion, depression and severe anxiety. More serious consequences include
hemorrhage, seizure, stroke, organ failure and death. Furthermore, there is research to support proof of irreversible negative effects on the brain.
Molly is a form of MDMA (3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine), first seen around the 1980s, similar to E and X. Unlike other forms of ecstasy, Mol-
ly is found in powder of crystal form. According to government studies, typical users range from 16-24. “People have the miscon-
MDMA, or Molly, has dangerous short-term and long-term effects.
ception that this is a “pure form” of ecstasy, but in fact, it is not regulated and is not “pure” as it may be laced with other drugs or substances,” said Taylor. “It is not produced by a pharmaceutical company and is created by someone on the street.” The drug is commonly laced with substances such as cocaine, heroin, caffeine or speed. However, the unknown lacing proves only an additional risk, considering the potential detrimental effects of drug itself. “The stimulant effect of the MDMA causes a rise in blood pressure and heart rate which can have serious effects on the heart,” said Taylor. “Unfortunately, it can take several days for the body to build serotonin back up again making a person feel depressed, anxious and fatigued for that time period and even longer.” The administration encourages students to take action if SEE MOLLY, PAGE 6
Bentley opens the door for management majors BY LACEY NEMERGUT News Editor
Bentley University is now officially offering 4 new concentrations for management majors, including Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Global Management and Leadership, to further focus students’ studies based on their interests and career aspirations. “We were hearing from the academic advisors that some students didn’t really know what the management major was or could be,” said Professor Duncan Spelman. “It would [therefore] be helpful to have more definition to it. It would be attractive to employers to have a more descriptive [definition].” There are currently around 400 management majors at the university. Management students continue on to a variety of careers, ranging from consulting to key roles in family run businesses. “We believe that students who take the Entrepreneurship
concentration will realize either or both of the following benefits: if they start a business, then the probability of the business being a success will be greatly increased,” said Professor Tuffile, Director of Entrepreneurial Studies. “If they work for an established company, then, since most established companies are trying to become more entrepreneurial, they will be a much more valuable employee and the probability of their advancement in the company will be increased.” Students have the option to tailor their management experience in a manner that aligns with their career aspirations. “The Leadership concentration gives students the opportunity to take a closer look at how leadership plays out in an organizational setting,” said Professor Adam Payne. “Gaining knowledge in this area will certainly give students who hope to be in a leadership role in their career form an understanding of
this at a level of conceptual competency.” “Demand for Human Resources specialists continues to grow as organizations seek out ways to align employee expectations with organizational strategy,” said Professor Elaine Walker. “This concentration provides an overview of the many specialist areas within Human Resources as well as focused classes on Training/ Development and Employee Recruiting and Staffing.” Payne and Spelman each alluded to leadership rotational programs which are popular recruiting methods for companies, interested in fostering and training highly talented individuals. “A number of management majors go on to start their own businesses or they go on and work in a family business,” said Spelman in reference to the Entrepreneurship concentration. “They know that that’s where they’re headed.” The two common
Management majors now have 4 concentrations to choose from. requirements for the major include interpersonal relations, Organization and Environment. Spelman anticipates an increase in students considering and electing to major in management given the additional concentrations. “I guess our thought is that if we better define what specific
areas within management people could go into, it could result in more people saying ‘that’s what I’m interest in, I didn’t know it was there.’” The faculty will be hosting informational sessions on October 16th and 17th to introduce students to the new management opportunities.
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Volleyball
New England Revolution goalie and Bentley coach sits down with The Vanguard.
New column focuses on the importance of sustainability on the Bentley campus.
Team prepares to begin the NE-10 conference portion of their season.
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