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NCAA policies are hurting student athletes

Patrick Pace // April 19, 2017

The long list of banned substances put in place by the NCAA comes with serious consequences. Regardless of whether it is a performance-enhancing or recreational drug, use of any banned substance will result...

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Light at the end of the tunnel: Finals stress almost over

Sean Daly // May 14, 2016
Go to group meetings after classes, get home, work on the pile of papers, projects, and assignments for about five classes, study for upcoming tests, then somehow find time to eat, sleep and retain your sanity. The collision course of school's final month feels like an unbearable challenge, but the payoff is right around the corner.

The downfall to the addictive ‘smart drug’

Veronica De La Cruz // February 26, 2014
The importance of avoiding drugs like Adderall when school workloads intensify.

Campus Suspects Spike in Adderall Use and Abuse

February 18, 2014
Researchers and Chico State students like Taylor LaRossa have observed an in increase in Adderall use on campus. "I see it being passed around the library like candy," LaRossa said. Campus community members discuss their experiences with the prescription drug.
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