These studies were done at a large, public southeastern research university and the fraternity members were surveyed in either the classroom or another campus location. A majority of the students (55%) reported to using ADHD stimulants for nonmedical reasons. The study points out three main reasons that fraternity
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Introduction: While most college students legitimately suffer when attempting to complete their studies, some students revert to misusing prescription drugs to help confront the overloaded assignment schedules. The misuse of prescription drugs, such as Adderall, has provided some college students the edge over others. Being a full-time college student and employee, I feel the full effect of an overloaded work schedule. I have often thought about ways to overcome heavy workloads and the misuse
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football fans believe so. In college football where winning is at all costs, many fans are willing to overlook the coaches indiscretions to keep him as coach. Some could care less about his infidelities and lies to maintain the winning ways. At the University of Arkansas some students and fans do not care about their coaches moral obligations so long as they win the South Eastern Conference or SEC. Head football coach Bobby Petrino was fired in April for engaging in an inappropriate relationship with
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Razorbacks Coach Bobby Petrino was the head football coach for the University of Arkansas and in his four-year career led the Razorbacks to a 34-17 record. He dreamed of driving the Razorbacks to a championship win; however, his dream was shattered due to his own poor and unethical actions. Bobby Petrino’s inappropriate relationship with a former student, misuse of program funds, and dishonesty led to his dismissal from the University. This paper gives a brief overview of the Bobby Petrino case, my
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A united university through sports is often a rarity. College football can be one of the most intense experience in college sports. The passion and energy is nearly impossible to encapsulate into a single feeling. Sports teams and their fans share a bond that cannot be recon with. The colleges with prestigious athletic backgrounds have a numerous alumni who carry pride into every game day. A lot of fans equal a lot of fun, but attending an school with diehard fans is best part of college sports
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down from many generations. When the name Paul “Bear” Bryant is said I can’t help but think of “ambassador” to college football of his era. The question that came to my mind was what do I exactly know about Paul “Bear” Bryant? I knew he was the University of Alabama football coach who built a dynasty in his tenure there, but what truly did he accomplish and what made him a leader of his generation? Paul “Bear” Bryant was born a leader. I was intrigued he earned the nickname, “Bear” at a young
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ovember 28, 2012 Greenbow, Alabama is a small town where nothing bad ever happens. Everyone knows and everyone are always friendly towards each other. Tonight is the champion football game for Greenbow High and without a doubt, everyone is going to be there. The high school is going to be playing against their rival school. So, you can imagine how important this night is for Greenbow. Tamsin and Russell Mage are siblings and are the most popular at school. Russell was adopted one year after Tamsin’s
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coexisted for the past century. The University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has showcased its football program at a very high level. Their cross-state rival, Auburn University, is located in Auburn, Alabama. With a recent National Championship win in 2010, Auburn University was ready to be a formidable opponent to the University of Alabama in the next few years. However, in the 2012 season the University of Alabama overpowered Auburn University in every aspect of the game. In the
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The excitement of American sports fuels many lives of ardent fans in this country, especially fans populated in the South. Ethan Hughes is no different. Living in a rural community with a population of about 26,000 there aren’t a plethora of activities and hobbies from which to choose. Residents in Bradford County typically hunt, fish, or play sports and for Hughes, he chose the sports route. Hughes began playing basketball at a young age, and his love for sports hasn't stopped growing since
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The Florida State University DigiNole Commons Honors Theses Division of Undergraduate Studies Spring 2014 College Student Perception & Behavior Towards Sustainability: Results of A Campus Survey Heather Sadusky Florida State University, hms10@my.fsu.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/uhm Recommended Citation Sadusky, Heather, "College Student Perception & Behavior Towards Sustainability: Results of A Campus Survey" (2014). Honors Theses. Paper
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