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Campus drug use survey scheduled By Kamal MazIan Staff Writer The Central State University substance abuse counseling program plans to conduct its first campus survey next fall to determine student drug and alcohol consumption and to obtain prevention feeback, according to Counselor Jan Chapel. Survey results will be tabulated by computer and sent to CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard and Student Services Vice President Dr.
Dudley Ryan, Chapel said. The results will help the program plan prevention. "I would have liked to conduct the random survey now, but we don't have the money," Chapel said of the program, which was set up early last fall and is part of the Counseling and Testing Center in Evans Hall. About 100 questions will be in the survey. Chapel said the anonymity of respondents will be protected. "The survey questions include students' attitudes about drugs and
alcohol, availability of drugs on campus, personal consumption and suggestions on awareness and education," Chapel said. Some questions were adapted from a similar survey conducted last year by George Mason University at Fairfax, Va., Chapel said. "To ensure consistency and reliability, we will probably run the survey more than once," Chapel said. The survey will not entirely Please see SURVEY on page 8.
Benefits taken from vets By Ann Hamilton
Staff Writer
More than 40 veterans lost the opportunity to continue their education at Central State University under benefits provided by Chapter 34 of the GI Bill, also known as the Vietnam Era GI Bill, when those benefits were stopped Dec. 31, 1989. "Veteran enrollment would be more than it was last semester if Chapter 34 had been extended, but the House didn't act on a resolutions to extend it. They
just died in committee," said Kenneth Young, director of veteran's affairs at CSU. Chapter 34 was replaced by the Montgomery GI Bill which became effective July 1, 1985. "Very few veterans, maybe 5 percent of those affected were able to qualify under the Montgomery GI Bill," Young said. "Many veterans fell through the cracks when they were discharged before June 30, 1988," Young said. To qualify for benefits under the New Montgomery GI Bill, a veteran must have been on active duty conPlease see VETS on page 8.
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Senior pitcher Trina Resler warms up her arm during preseason softball drills Tuesday while Michelle Portrey stands ready at shortstop. (Photo by Steve Wann)
Students may encounter alligators
Gulf Coast trip planned By Jana Potts
Student Writer
The Texas coast is sanctuary for many species of wildlife and marinelife. Seven Central State University field biology students have already enrolled to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and enjoy themselves. Dr. Thomas Bass, assistant professor of biology, will conduct "Gulf Coast Ecology," a workshop offered during spring break this semester by Central State University's biology department. The workshop, which is offered every other spring, will take place
on the Gulf Coast of Texas and includes visits to Big Thicket, Sabine Marsh, Mustang Island and other nature reserves in the area Bass said. In addition to the students enrolled in the course, Marvin Mays, assistant professor of biology, and retired CSU professor Warren Smith will join Bass on the tour. "It's fun," Bass said. "As students you learn all kinds of things in the classroom but it's not worth as much unless you see it. I've gone every year, including once when I had laryngitis." In order to attend the workshop, seniors and graduate field biology students must have had marine
biology and receive permission from Bass prior to enrolling, he said. Students will view marinelife in a natural, sometimes unfriendly environment. "The first year we were there we saw alligators," Bass said. "There were hundreds of them." Students pay $60 for camping fees and food expenses three weeks before the workshop. Money not used for the trip will be refunded, Bass said. Students will travel as a group and are responsible for transportation and the cost of the tour—an estimated $100 will cover expenses.