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Over the years, Macalester students have let their reputations go up in smoke—literally. Whether it’s cigarettes or marijuana, many of the students at Macalester have experimented at least minimally. Famed for years as a bunch of “pot-smoking hippies,” Macalester students have both shied away and lived up to the title. While there are students that enjoy toking a little after a particularly stressful day or long night of partying, there’s no pressure to do so. In fact, Macalester students don’t really push anyone to do or try any substances that they don’t actually wish to do. There’s an unspoken agreement that if you want to do something, you can; if not, that’s totally fine, too. Straight-and-narrow students won’t feel out of place at parties or in the dorms. Likewise, most Macalester students drink on a regular or weekly basis, but people uncomfortable with alcohol shouldn’t feel excluded by any means.

Those that want to find harder or more obscure substances can do so, though with some difficulty. However, students should note that the danger of trying drugs from unknown sources can often be riskier than the reward. College is a time for experimentation, and Macalester students are all for trying new things—even if they don’t do it personally. The best solution for students who choose not to indulge in substances is not to criticize those that do and accept that some people want to knock at the doors of perception without judgment. As with most other pursuits, Macalester students are responsible and accepting in their substance-related adventures, partying hard after working even harder.

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Drug Safety at Macalester College

BoogeyNights37

English '21

4.2

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All of the Above

Macalester is a drug school and not a drug school. If drugs are your thing then you'll find whatever you're looking for, since its not hard to build up contacts in Minneapolis. If they aren't then it's easy to steer clear of it and still go to parties and not feel overwhelmed.

Apr 19, 2011

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CarlMarks

Environmental Studies '11

3.5

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Yes and No

Plain and simple: if you want drugs, you can definitely find them. Most people just smoke weed if they are doing drugs, but harder drugs have been known to make their way around campus. Drinking and studying are probably the top 2 stress relievers.

Apr 07, 2011

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zchristi

English '11

2.7

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Plenty of People Do It.

I know people do get in trouble for drug use, but plenty of people get away with it just fine. I think drinking is more popular but drugs (particularly marijuana) definitely still happen.

Mar 29, 2011

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How much access do underage students have to alcohol?

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