Pubdate: Wed, 30 Oct 2002
Source: Etobicoke Guardian (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002 Etobicoke Guardian
Contact:  http://www.insidetoronto.ca/to/etobicoke/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2218
Author: Phill Feltham

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.
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