COLLEGE CRACKS DOWN ON DRUGS

The eviction of a student from the Humber College Residence has prompted
the college to issue a warning to students living in the residence about
using drugs.

Residence Life Co-ordinator Colleen Parton said a student was recently
evicted from the residence for breaking the residence code of conduct which
prohibits the use, trafficking or possession of illegal drugs.

"It's a zero tolerance rule and if you're caught using drugs, you're gone,"
she said.

Parton admits there might be other students in the residence using drugs
but reiterated residence staff are always watching for students breaking
the rules.

"We can't be everywhere, every moment of the day," she said. "(But) when we
catch (you), you'll be looking for another place to live."

Some students living in Humber Residence said they believe using drugs is
selfish because it gives not only their neighbour, but those living within
their community a bad name.

"People are going to think it's you," journalism student Sarah Newell said.
"You don't want to be the one evicted for doing it."

Brennan Mercer, a computer programming student said students living in the
residence are pretty careful when it comes to using drugs, especially using
them in the residence.

Mercer said for the students who are foolish enough to smoke marijuana in
their rooms are foolish enough to suffer the consequences. The consequence
for using drugs is an automatic eviction.

"It sucks because they spend all this money to be here, but they know the
rules," said Holly Wiseman, a creative photography student.

Parton said living in the Humber College Residence is a privilege, and when
the rules are broken, those privileges are taken away.

This week is Alcohol Awareness Week at the college. Parton said there will
be displays with some other activities in the residence to remind students
of the consequences of drinking and using drugs.

"It's about moderation and understanding how (students') choices affect
them in the long run," she said.