THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAS
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This Feb. 1, 2011 file photo shows medical marijuana clone plants at a medical marijuana dispensary in Oakland, Calif. Two experts will speak tonight in the Kansas Union Ballroom about the legalization of marijuana. The debate, hosted by SUA, is free for students with a KU ID.
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@Ryanmiller_UKD
Two experts will speak tonight about the legalization of marijuana — a popular topic nationally, especially with the unofficial marijuana holiday 4/20 happening earlier this week.
SUA is hosting the debate on the legalization from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom.The event is free for any student with a KU ID.
The guest speaker favoring the legalization of marijuana is Aaron Houston, a founder of The Marijuana Majority and a full-time marijuana legalization lobbyist.
"Marijuana Majority exists to help more people
According to its website, The Marijuana Majority aims to help people better understand marijuana and its current legal status.
understand the simple fact that supporting commonsense solutions like regulating marijuana sales and ending marijuana arrests are mainstream positions and that there's no reason those who support reform should be afraid to say so," the site said.
Kevin Sabet, an assistant professor of psychiatry and director of the Drug Policy Institute at the University of Florida and a co-founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, is the man on the other side of the debate. In a 2013 Rolling Stones Article, Sabet was named one of the top-five opponents to marijuana legalization.
in the Clinton and Bush administrations as well. Currently, Sabet works as a consultant collaborating with various governments, the media and other organizations on a wide array of issues relating to drug policy.
He served in the Obama Administration as Senior Advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) from 2009-2011, according to his website, and worked
to raise awareness on the issue and because it was relevant to students.
"You're supposed to study and not get addicted to something else like marijuana."
Sarah Ingham, the Current Events Coordinator for SUA, said SUA works to bring events to KU that are interesting to students. The organization chose to bring a political debate about marijuana to KU
"They [students] have ideas if it should be legalized or not, and seeing two people show their opinions could give them the opportunity to learn more about it if they want," Ingham said.
DANNY HSEIH Junior-from Princeton, N.J.
Ingham said SUA will have Brett Bricker, a debate coach at KU, act as the moderator for the debate. After the debate, there will be a question and answer session with Sabet and Houston where students can ask any questions they want.
Brandon Tomas, a sophomore from Wichita, said he's interested in attending the event. Tomas said that legalization of marijuana can be important for students in college.
"Marijuana can be used as a relaxing agent, so students who are getting stressed
or depressed have a way to relax, and get away from it for a moment. A lot of people are turning to alcohol, and alcoholism is a huge problem," Tomas said.
Danny Hsieh, a junior from Princeton, N.J., said while he agrees there can be benefits to using marijuana, it can have an adverse effect on students' education.
"You're supposed to study and not get addicted to something else like marijuana." Hsieh said.
With the legalization of marijuana a prominent issue in politics today, especially among college students nationwide, the "Cannabusiness" debate is relevant and noteworthy for students who care about the issue or want to learn more and hear from both sides on the legalization of the drug.
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Sustainability group files first motion in Hall vs. KU lawsuit
Students for a Sustainable Future (SFASF) have filed their first motion for a judgment on the proceedings in the Hall vs. KU lawsuit. The motion to the court is in defense of the release of the Koch-KU contracts and related correspondence, which was what prompted the lawsuit by business school lecturer Art Hall in the first place.
SFASF's reasoning for this defense was released in a statement:
1. Art Hall is a full-time University employee and is governed by university rules;
3. Academic freedom is advanced by allowing the students to engage in the free pursuit of truth; The group is waiting for the court to grant a hearing, and in the meantime, asking for donations to help with attorney costs at gofundme.com/unkochku.
2. The University has advised all employees that email is not confidential partly because the University is accountable as a public institution and subject to the state open records law, and;
Allison Crist
SSAB FROM PAGE 1
to step outside of their community," Burns said.
SSAB asked a number of questions about the proposal, including where the advocate would work from, funding, mandatory reporting and the overlap with services already offered on campus.
The advocate, who would most likely be a recent University graduate, work from a safe,
Jane Tuttle, assistant vice provost for Student Success, also said SSAB should first consider the recommendations of the Chancellor's Sexual Assault Task Force Committee, which are scheduled to be presented on May 1.
confidential location on campus, according to the proposal.
SSAB also heard beginning suggestions of an idea to add student volunteers to ride
the Safe Bus and to act as advocates and witnesses for students and assistants to bus drivers, according to Student Senate Transportation Coordinator Jenny Erice.
SSAB asked a number of questions about the idea, such as incentives for volunteers, training to prepare volunteers and volunteers' anonymity.
SSAB's next meeting is scheduled for May 5.
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3 TAKEAWAYS:
SSAB is considering the option of adding an on-campus KU Outreach advocate from the Willow Domestic Violence Center.
SSAB also heard ideas about adding student volunteers to Safe Buses to act as advocates and witnesses for students and assistants to the bus drivers.
Future recommendations for positions from SSAB will not be made until after the Chancellor's Sexual Assault Task Force releases their recommendations on May 1.
"It is something we would encourage lawmakers to consider very carefully because there are a lot of implications of this," he said.
MESSAGE FROM PAGE 1
work with legislators.
Mirroring that message and emphasizing the importance of the University's students, faculty and discoveries, Gray-
Little said, "Whether you are educating students, providing outreach to underserved communities, or discovering the next product or idea that benefits our world, you are the reason the University of Kansas remains — and should always be treated as — a public good.
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Students whod like to be involved should show up
Students will also have the chance to receive free KU Tobacco-Free t-shirts and bracelets at the event.
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towards banning tobacco on campus. The proposed policy can be found at www. tobaccofreeku.edu.
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If unable to attend the event, students can fill out a survey at sustainability. ku.edu/litterbutts.
anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wescoe Beach. They can also volunteer by signing up at www.sustain. ku.edu/kickbutts before the event.
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