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October 7, 2003

Boise State Plans Alcohol Awareness Events

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Boise State University has a full slate of events planned to commemorate Alcohol Awareness Week, beginning with a pre-week Sobriety Pledge campaign. Students and community members are encouraged to pledge to abstain from alcohol for one week and wear the pledge armband. Sign-up will be in the Student Union from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14-16. Statistics show that 1,400 college students ages 18-24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries, and more than 150,000 students develop alcohol-related health problems. An astonishing 2.1 million students reported driving under the influence of alcohol last year and 11 percent of students in this age group report that they have damaged property while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol Awareness Week seeks to help people understand the risks involved with irresponsible drinking and to encourage other forms of entertainment. Events include: Oct. 20 � Film, �28 Days,� starring Sandra Bullock and rated PG-13. 7 p.m. in the Special Events Center. Free, popcorn and soda available for $1.50. Oct. 20-23 � Happy Hour at the Recreation Center. Learn the facts about alcohol and enjoy a complimentary sport drink. 4-6 p.m. Oct. 21 � Boise State volleyball vs. University of Idaho. 7 p.m. in Bronco Gym. Oct. 22 � Alcohol screenings to assess personal use of alcohol. Noon-1 p.m. at the Student Union marketing booth. Oct. 24 � Game Center all-nighter. Enjoy free pizza and free bowling, billiards and video games. Boise State students only, one guest admitted per student with ID. Midnight-3 a.m. Oct. 25 � Early Bird Breakfast at Shari�s, 2710 W. Boise Ave. After the all-nighter, enjoy breakfast off the Sunshine Menu for only $5, plus get a free drink. 3-5 a.m. Oct. 25 � Tailgate before the Broncos vs. San Jose State football game. Free food, DJ, raffle and games, plus the first 25 students to bring their punch card will receive a Nalgene water bottle. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. behind the Applied Technology Building. Kick-off time is 1:05 p.m. Oct. 27 � Trendy Drugs presentation. Learn about the effects of GHB, Liquid X, Ecstasy, Special K, LSD, Nitrous Oxide and other drugs on the body, mind and relationships. 3:30-5 p.m. at the Special Events Center. Students who participate in all events are eligible to enter a drawing to win a Nintendo Game Cube. Alcohol Awareness Week events are sponsored by Boise State Health, Wellness and Counseling Services, Student Housing, Women�s Center, Campus Recreation and the Student Union. -30- Contact Rhiannon Avery Health, Wellness and Counseling Services 208 426-5685 Media Contact Kathleen Craven communications and marketing 208 426-3275

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