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PAGE 2 GREENSBORO, NC Student commencement speakers announced Continued from Page 1 an active member of Guilford but of the Greensboro community as well. She is a project coordinator for two programs, one for after-school tutoring and the other for prison literacy. At Guilford, Matthews is the presi dent of BUS and a member of the Anti- Racism team. "I don't think at any other school I'd be able to be ... a leader in so many different programs," Matthews said. She has also been a manager at Hardees, supporting herself and pay ing for school. After graduation, Matthews plans on working with Americorps. Her long-term plans include attending law school in the state. "In every situation (Matthews is) thoughtful," said senior Brynne Kirk. "Whatever she's going to say, I'm going to listen to." Senior Lindsey Gallagher echoed these sentiments. "I think Sunny is extremely well-spoken and exempli fies a commitment to our community which we all strive for here at Guilford," Gallagher said. Wolf, a longtime friend of Matthews, is excited to be speaking with her. "It's Alcohol and prescription drug abuse on campus Continued from Page 1 Union-sponsored substance-free activities, and last week's drunk-driv ing simulation. In addition, Campus Life works to educate and give aware ness to drug abuse. Recent issues with off-campus drink ing and driving have caused concern among students and staff alike. "I hear people talk about driving home from bars or off-campus par ties," said senior Residential Advisor Rushdee Omar. "Maybe a forum is needed with Campus Life so people can be aware and be educated more about what they are doing, so they know the consequences." "I think that we should do some more actual education ... [like a] designated driver program," said Lundquist. "Part of the goal is to have continued con versation about things from students' perspectives so that we can be think- ROB BURMAN/GUILFORDIAN Sunny Mathews and Lucas Wolf really special to share the stage with someone that is so important to you," he said. Wolf is a traditional student who transferred from Colorado State University three and a half years ago. He is a Spanish and African American Studies double major who has played an active role in Guilford's internation al programs. He spent two semesters abroad in Guilford's Guadalajara pro gram, once as a student and once as a T.A. ing of things that will be useful [in pre vention]." Campus Life intervention has been successful for some, as junior Margaret Osborne feels that that there has been a decrease in drug use at Guilford. "I find the puking has gotten better this year - you don't walk through piles of puke in the hallways any more," Osborne said. "I think the fact that [Campus Life has] made the dorms 'no smoking' has helped. If nothing else it has helped people not be so obvious [with marijuana]." Marijuana Campus Life is currently working to increase alcohol awareness and combat drug use on campus. "Our student self-reported marijuana use [is] at a higher rate than the national," said Lundquist. NEWS His long-term plans include graduate school for a degree in International Affairs. Guilford's prominent CCE program will have Allred, a Business major, as their speaker. "For CCE students, Guilford College is ...a life-changing experience," said Bill Stevens, Dean for the CCE pro gram. "John fits into that mold." Allred has made marked contribu tions to the CCE program as the Vice President of the CCE Student Lundquist also related a story of when former Campus Life administra tor James Minton visited the University of Tennessee. When a stranger speaking with Minton found out his connection with Guilford, the stranger responded, "Oh, that drug school in N.C.?" "The reputation for the college is there and it negatively affects us," Lundquist said. Prescription Drugs According to the a 2002 study done by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, illicit drug use is highest among college-aged students 18 to 25 years old. In addition, non-medical use of prescription medicines has steadily increased since the early '9os. This mirrors the rising trend in prescribed psychotherapeutics drugs - such as prescription Ritalin and WWW.GUILFORDIAN.COM "From the moment I stepped onto this cam pus I've tried to be as involved as possible," said Wolf. His involve ment extends past the academic and into the social. "I think he's a really great guy," said senior Natia Rostomashvili. "He's friends with every one." In continuing with his interest in international studies after graduation, Wolf will attend the Peace Corps. APRIL 2. 2004 Government Association. Allred has also worked on CCE homecoming events and helped plan the 50 th anniversary celebrations of the CCE program. "Guilford College is a valuable expe rience for nearly all CCE students and John will exemplify that," said Stevens. "[These] students are very active members of Guilford," said Anne Lundquist, chair of the Convocation and Celebrations Committee. Lundquist will be helping the students work on their commencement speech es. "I'll keep it light and sweet and to the point," said Matthews. "The pressure's definitely building to say something spicy and cool," said Wolf. "It's got to be suave and smooth." Alumnus Christopher Benfey, '77, and President Kent Chabotar will join Matthews, Wolf, and Allred in address ing the May graduates. The ceremony will be held May 8, at 10:30 a.m. on the Founders Quadrangle. "Now it's time to just get up there and talk and walk away from it all," said Wolf. "It's kind of crazy." Ambien - from 7% in 1992 to 18% in 2001. Psychotherapeutic drugs are those which can affect brain function and can include opioids, depressants, and stimulants. Currently there are no statistics to prove that the increase in abuse of prescription drugs by students nation ally is similar to a trend at Guilford. However, there are students who feel that prescription drug abuse on cam pus is far more prevalent than other illicit drugs such as marijuana. "I think that prescription drugs are a big problem," said sophomore Kara Simpson. "What I do know about pre scription drugs is that you can get them everywhere and anywhere. Come finals time everyone starts snorting the Adderall." Continued on Page 3
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