Because you got high...

There was a song a few years ago that was quite a hit. It went something like this. “I was gonna go to class before I got high. I coulda cheated and I coulda passed but I got high. Now I am taking it next semester and I know why. Because I got high, because I got high, because I got high…”

I am quite certain that you do not want this to be the story of your college career. Let’s forget for a second the amount of brain cells that you kill when you toke up. Possession of marijuana is a violation of the Code of Conduct for students at Penn State. If you are found using or possessing the drug, you place your future here in jeopardy. Consequences range from disciplinary probation for minor offenses to expulsion for major ones. And that’s just at the University level. You’ll also be facing charges in the court, and could be looking at more serious consequences down the line.

In addition, please note that the fastest way to get you expelled from school is to be caught selling or dealing drugs of any kind on campus. We don’t ask you to make smart decisions to make our lives easier – we’re looking out for you.

Until next time… For the Glory, Know the Code.

Go State! Beat Bad Game Day Decisions!

By now most of you have experienced one. If not, you have undoubtedly seen one on TV. At the very least you should have heard about one. A Penn State Football Saturday is considered by some to be the most wonderful of all days, a day when, with any luck, our team prevails over a tough opponent. It is, of course, a day for fun and celebration. But, is it really a day to lose all self control, make poor decisions, and do things you will later regret?

Everyone knows that it’s great fun to tailgate before the games. However, with so much to see and do before the game you need to pace yourself. You do want to SEE the game, right? If you make poor decisions regarding alcohol consumption, you may never know whether Penn State clinches a victory! And let us not forget that if you are under the age of 21, it is a violation of the law and the Code of Conduct to consume alcohol at a tailgate or anywhere else, for that matter. Wouldn’t an underage drinking violation just spoil all your fun?

When you’re at a game at Beaver Stadium, it’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement. We’re not ranked the “#1 Student Section” and the “#3 Hardest Stadium to Play In” for nothing. It’s perfectly ok to cheer and yell, to sing and jump. But there’s no need to accost fellow fans at any point. Whether they’re cheering for us or the other team, they’ve come to Happy Valley to enjoy the game - just like you! It’s ok to jest in fun, but keep it there. Don’t let your passion for your team turn into something else. And just a reminder, it is never ok to boo your own team – you won’t get in trouble for it, it’s just in bad taste. When you’re in the stands, decked out in Blue and White, and on national TV, you’re representing our school. Let’s make sure we give people the right impression. Go State!

Until next time “For the Glory”- Know the Code