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Swinging Bridge - December 11, 2008, Alison Stratton Dec 2008

Swinging Bridge - December 11, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Changes In Drinking Patterns Across The Transition To College Among First-Year College Males, Joseph W. Labrie, Toby Lamb, Eric Pedersen Dec 2008

Changes In Drinking Patterns Across The Transition To College Among First-Year College Males, Joseph W. Labrie, Toby Lamb, Eric Pedersen

Heads Up!

Few studies examine changes in drinking behavior during the transition from high school to college. Using a sample of 239 first-year males, we hypothesized that participants would increase drinking from pre-college to the first month of college. Results reveal a general trend toward increased drinking upon entering college. Caucasians increased drinking more than non-Caucasians. Social expectancies of alcohol moderated increases in drinking behavior. These findings indicate that differential changes in drinking behavior occur among incoming college males. Interventions with college students need to address both preventing heavy consumption and alcohol-related problems in pre-college light drinkers and in reducing these behaviors …


Swinging Bridge - November 20, 2008, Alison Stratton Nov 2008

Swinging Bridge - November 20, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - November 6, 2008, Alison Stratton Nov 2008

Swinging Bridge - November 6, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - October 23, 2008, Alison Stratton Oct 2008

Swinging Bridge - October 23, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - October 7, 2008, Alison Stratton Oct 2008

Swinging Bridge - October 7, 2008, Alison Stratton

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


College Males: Keeping Them Engaged On Your Campus, Jason A. Laker Jul 2008

College Males: Keeping Them Engaged On Your Campus, Jason A. Laker

Faculty Publications

There has been much discussion in the popular media over the last few years to the effect that there is a “crisis” with regard to men in higher education. There have been several angles in these reports, including arguments suggesting that men are declining in student ranks, or that women are outpacing their male counterparts. In any case, these reports have asked questions about where the men are if not in college; and what will be the consequences of this problem in terms of the workforce, families, or the potential nature and future of higher education. One could easily be …


Swinging Bridge - May 7, 2008, Erin Schubert May 2008

Swinging Bridge - May 7, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Parents Or Peers? Comparing The Effects Of Demographics And Social Ties On Attitudes Towards Diversity, Jeremiah Hess May 2008

Parents Or Peers? Comparing The Effects Of Demographics And Social Ties On Attitudes Towards Diversity, Jeremiah Hess

Sociology Honors Projects

This research compared the predictive effect of social capital on attitudes towards diversity in a college environment. 'Social capital' was compared in terms of background precollege demographic characteristics, such as race and socioeconomic status, versus college social networks. Survey data was taken from a sample of randomly selected students (n=73) enrolled at a small Midwestern college. Statistical analysis found the most favorable views towards diversity among students with very diverse college social networks, regardless of demographic characteristics or precollege experiences. Further inquiry showed that campus organizations with cultural, athletic, or service components were the most likely to attract diverse memberships.


Swinging Bridge - April 16, 2008, Erin Schubert Apr 2008

Swinging Bridge - April 16, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - April 2, 2008, Erin Schubert Apr 2008

Swinging Bridge - April 2, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2008, Erin Schubert Feb 2008

Swinging Bridge - February 27, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.


Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2008, Erin Schubert Feb 2008

Swinging Bridge - February 13, 2008, Erin Schubert

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.