2008 Woodie Awards
Drug dealing hits campus
NARCOTICS: Students, possibly non-students, have been seen buying, selling drugs on college grounds.
Oscar Monjaras and Evan Ortega
Issue date: 5/5/05 Section: News
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"I believe that students who come to school on drugs should just stay home and not attend school at all," Janet Flores, sociology major, said. "This is college, and these students should leave their high school mentality behind and move on into the real world."
Others who have been involved with selling drugs have turned around and decided to stop their criminal activities.
"I did my own dealing of the green herb on this campus at one point," Brandon Thompson, undecided major, said. "I did it 'cause the money was fast and easy; I don't sell anymore because I wised up. These cops don't play."
The consequences for a student or anyone in general selling or using drugs on campus is serious.
Chief Mike D'Amico said anyone with possession of drugs within their vehicle will result in their car being towed, their license being suspended and court fees from $2,500 to $5,000.
The student will also be referred to student administration for academic punishment.
The academic consequences a student will receive are either suspension, which can be for a few days or semesters, or complete expulsion from the college.
Harold Tyler, director of student development, said sanctions will always be enforced for students caught dealing drugs.
"I can recommend that a student be expelled, but only the board of trustees can expel the student. Either way, consequences will be enforced," Tyler said.
Others who have been involved with selling drugs have turned around and decided to stop their criminal activities.
"I did my own dealing of the green herb on this campus at one point," Brandon Thompson, undecided major, said. "I did it 'cause the money was fast and easy; I don't sell anymore because I wised up. These cops don't play."
The consequences for a student or anyone in general selling or using drugs on campus is serious.
Chief Mike D'Amico said anyone with possession of drugs within their vehicle will result in their car being towed, their license being suspended and court fees from $2,500 to $5,000.
The student will also be referred to student administration for academic punishment.
The academic consequences a student will receive are either suspension, which can be for a few days or semesters, or complete expulsion from the college.
Harold Tyler, director of student development, said sanctions will always be enforced for students caught dealing drugs.
"I can recommend that a student be expelled, but only the board of trustees can expel the student. Either way, consequences will be enforced," Tyler said.