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Chasing the high |
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Written by Dan Dyer
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
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Methamphetamine can be snorted, smoked, injected or “parachuted”—a slang term for wrapping the drug in a slip of paper to protect the throat lining before ingesting. The effects come on quickly, go straight to the head and make the user feel a sense of endless motivation and frenetic euphoria.
“The physical side effects are dramatic, yet the more frightening, long-term consequence of meth use is the effect on the brain,” said Megan Ronk, executive director of The Idaho Meth Project. “The first time a person uses, it has a devastating effect on the brain and with longer-term use, chemical brain damage occurs.”
The Idaho Meth Project began in January 2008. The organization produces shocking TV, radio and billboard ads about the highly addictive stimulant’s use.
“Our job is to basically un-sell meth,” Ronk said. “The information is so graphic and gritty, but the drug is just as graphic and gritty.” |
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Through the shot glass |
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Written by Kevin Otzenberger
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Tuesday, 24 March 2009 |
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On a sluggish Wednesday evening, Bill Cole stands hunched over the counter at the Garden Lounge. Cole has been working at the bar for six-and-a-half years. He’s bartended since college.
“The atmosphere is a little bit different here than any other bar,” Cole said. “If you want a place to just talk and have a good drink, this is the place to come.”
Cole suddenly notices a couple waiting for his attention.
“Another beer, sir?” he asks.
“Yeah, sure,” the young man replies.
“And what will the lady be having?”
“I don’t know,” she says. “I don’t know what I want.”
“You really seemed to be enjoying that cabana club the other night.”
“Yeah, but that’s expensive,” she replies.
“But it’s also very delicious,” Cole says, grinning. “And I’m sure this guy would love to buy it for you.”
The girl laughs. The young man smiles. Cole is already filling her glass. |
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Just over broke |
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Written by Sarah MacDonald
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Friday, 20 February 2009 |
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Without parents padding the wallet, students manage to scrape by
For many students, college life is a careful balance between gaining independence and preserving the bond that makes homemade cookies and occasional monthly rent bailouts possible. |
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Standing out |
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Written by Christina Lords
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Monday, 13 October 2008 |
When most University of Idaho students sit down to register for classes each semester they’re usually only mapping out their own schedule.
When Roxy and Dallas Stinger create their class schedules, they do it for three.
The Stingers, with their 1-year-old daughter Payton, fall into the nontraditional student category on the UI campus.
Because Payton doesn’t go to a childcare provider or have a regular babysitter, the young married couple takes turns between classes to watch her. Creating a schedule without overlapping classes can be tricky, Roxy said. |
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