Day: 7:00 am | 02/04/2016

The issue of guns and where they should be allowed continues to be a heated debate. It seems that the federal government and anti-gun groups want to limit gun ownership as much as possible. In the meantime, many states are rushing to enact laws that protect their gun rights. One way states plan to do that is by enabling college students to carry guns on campuses.

As normal, everyday people we grow accustomed to comforts from an everyday schedule. We go home, turn on the television, watch a football game, or do anything at the end of a long day at work. Sometimes, this can turn into a reoccurring cycle. It’s good to have the comfort of familiarity when we go home, as it puts our mind at ease. However, this comfort can also come with danger.

As college students we’re all aware that some (most) students participate in the ingestion of alcoholic substances. According to national studies, over 40 percent of college students engage in episodic drinking, which is defined as having 4-5 drinks consecutively.