Friday, April 08, 2011
On March 1, 2011, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency added the five common chemical compounds found in synthetic marijuana to the list of Schedule 1 prohibited drugs. These chemicals are now classified with ecstasy, LSD and marijuana, making the sale and possession of synthetic cannabinoids illegal in all 50 states. Use, possession, or distribution of synthetic cannabinoid products is now a violation of the Penn State Student Code of Conduct, similar to natural marijuana use and possession. (more)
Thursday, October 29, 2009
State College Borough Police and Penn State Police have completed a five-week, joint investigation into the source of alcohol involving the death of Penn State student Joseph Dado, 18, who was found dead Sept. 21 on campus after falling. Toxicology reports showed his blood alcohol content was .169 percent. Police filed criminal charges with Magisterial District Justice Jonathan Grine today (Oct. 29) against two fraternities and two individuals. (more)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
University Police and the Office of Judicial Affairs will offer Penn State students the chance to prove their academic prowess and win prizes at the Spring Break Trivia Bowl from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 2 in Heritage Hall of the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. Teams of one, two or three students can compete and categories will include spring break music, movies, locations, activities/sports, alternatives and safety tips. (more)
Saturday, November 08, 2008
State College Borough police Thursday (Nov. 6) announced the first round of arrests related to the Oct. 26 disturbance in downtown State College that brought 5,000 people into the streets following a Penn State football win over Ohio State. (more)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Penn State students with 10-15 minutes of free time could win a digital picture frame, an iHome alarm clock/speaker system for iPods, a Penn State flash drive or Penn State apparel. Anyone with a student I.D. who takes the University's online "Know the Code" quiz, designed to test knowledge and comprehension of the Code of Conduct can enter in a raffle to win some prizes. (more)