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Editorial: Collegiate athletes should be able to live the high life

Editorial: Collegiate athletes should be able to live the high life

By The Ithacan • April 19, 2023
While many states in the U.S. have legalized the recreational use of cannabis, college athletes are not allowed to consume it because of NCAA policy.
While there is no official number of how many athletes smoke marijuana, some anecdotal claims from former players suggest that 50%–90% of athletes may use the substance.

Ithaca College athletes get blunt about NCAA marijuana policy

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • April 19, 2023
Noah faces more risk than a typical college student because of his habit. He is also a student-athlete, meaning his use of the drug is a direct violation of NCAA policies.
Katie Newcomb, assistant director of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, said the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) requires federally funded schools to not only comply with the federal illegalization of marijuana and other drugs but also to run a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. 

Marijuana legalization will not affect campus policy

By Elijah de Castro, Staff Writer • April 14, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in New York state March 31, but not much will change for Ithaca College students.
Editorial: Legalization efforts must offer reparations to BIPOC

Editorial: Legalization efforts must offer reparations to BIPOC

By The Ithacan • April 14, 2021
Marijuana convictions can prevent people from job opportunities, drive them away from their families and invite them into the criminal system.
In 2019 so far, there have only been two charges of criminal possession of marijuana that occurred in February, according to the Daily Crime and Fire Logs. 

College adopts new state policy decriminalizing marijuana

By Falyn Stempler, Senior Writer • September 11, 2019
Ithaca College will be adhering to a new law implemented in New York state, which has decriminalized marijuana.
Letter to the Editor: Legalizing THC requires regulation

Letter to the Editor: Legalizing THC requires regulation

By William Klepack • February 19, 2019
The product must be regulated in form, concentration and packaging.

Public Safety Log Feb. 13 – Feb. 19

March 1, 2017

FEBRUARY 13 UNLICESNED OPERATION  LOCATION: Grant Egbert Blvd. SUMMARY: Caller reported two-car property damage motor vehicle accident. Officer issued one operator a uniform traffic ticket for the...

Ithaca College students report using more drugs and alcohol, feeling more stressed and having more sex that the national average.

Ithaca College students drink and smoke more than average

By Maura Aleardi, Staff Writer • November 19, 2015
Ithaca College students use marijuana, drink alcohol, feel stressed and have sex more than the national average, according to survey results from the National College Health Assessment survey.
Multiple Ithaca College students said campus police officers have not punished them after being caught smoking marijuana.

IC students say marijuana use often goes unpunished

By Avalon Singer, Contributing Writer • February 18, 2015
Freshman Adam* said he thought he was being careful when an officer caught him. He placed a blanket under the door, turned his fan on and faced it toward the open window.
Editorial: Marijuana reporting lacks consistency

Editorial: Marijuana reporting lacks consistency

February 18, 2015

Ithaca College lacks consistency when it comes to the frequency with which student marijuana use is reported, as well as the severity of resulting penalties. Although the penalties were adjusted a few...

Public Safety Log: Jan. 20 – Jan. 25

February 4, 2015

January 20 Criminal Mischief LOCATION: Holmes Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported intoxicated person causing damage to property. Person declined medical assistance with ambulance staff. Person was judicially...

Public Safety Log: Jan. 12 – Jan. 19

January 28, 2015

January 12   Possession of Marijuana LOCATION: L-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported people acting suspicious inside vehicle. Two people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Patrol...

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