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FRI , FEB. 27, 1970 ROGUE NEWS PAGE THREE THE POLL 4 There has, in recent years been much controversy concerning the laws prohibiting marijuana. The Rogue News has asked a few students how they felt concerning this issue and these are the results: DEBBIE MORGAN, Senior: I feel that the modified marijuana law (possession is a misdemeanor and selling a felony) is a big step towards the solution of the marijuana problem. In my opinion the purpose of this law is aimed at the seller rather than the user to try and stop marijuana. Many people feel that marijuana should be legalized, arguing that it is less harmful than alcohol. But this is not saying that marijuana is not harmful. In my opinion, the legalization of marijuana on this argument would not make a right with two wrongs. HUGH SIMPSON, Junior: I feel that marijuana should be prohibited. While it is not addicting, it probably does no good for the person smoking it. Also, it has not been proven safe by research, and for all anyone knows, it could be dangerous in ways not thought of yet. For these reasons, I believe that it should be prohibited until it is proven safe. RODERICK YODER, Sophomore: The laws on marijuana are far too severe. Marijuana is nothing more than a harmless vegetable so therefore it is ridiculous to have such strict laws prohibiting it. Alcohol, which is far more dangerous than marijuana, has such mild laws that it is unfair for the laws on marijuana to be so severe. I feel the laws on marijuana were made much too quickly before government had a chance to look into the effects and possible uses of marijuana 1 Don't be afraid to fall asleep with gypsies or run with leopards. As travelers of highwaymen we should employ Whatever kind of wheels it takes to make our lives go smoothly down the road. And if you love somebody tell them. Love's a better roadmap for trucking down the years than Rand McNally ever made. -Rod McKuen CAMPUS DRIVE-IN if I FBLA This previously quiet club has finally burst forth into "news krum" material. The group has had a bottle drive, Christmas caroling party and gone bowling. On March 7, the District FBLA convention will be held at Medford High School. Each FBLA chapter may enter two students into the typing, shorthand, bookkeeping and ten-key adding machine skill tests. AFS Kirk Davies, senior, and Sharon Silver, junior, may get the chance to go abroad as AFS students. However, this type of "jaunt" requires money. So, the AFS club is selling cupcakes at noon, and AFS stock. They are planning a car wash either this weekend or February 27-28, adding "fivers to the foreign fund." CHEERLEADERS A group, "sort of" that is sometimes overlooked as a club are our "spirit promoters." There are seven girls on the squad. (That information for those that went to the Grants Pass game.) They usually meet three nights a week, once with their advisor! In debt up to their "glowing necks" they have begun preparations for a chili feed. Shall we offer them our famous cheer - WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! New Biology Lab Aides Study Science In Depth Working behind the scenes in the biology building are the juniors and seniors participating in the advanced biology class. The new class was set up by Mr. Higgins and Mr. Locke to give training in research methods. It is also intended to go beyond normal classes in the biological area. The biology aides help set up sophomore lab experiments and learn to use the science facilities. They are also required to pick a certain field of biology, select a problem and do research on it. The junior year is taken up with exploring a particular field and gathering information on it. By the senior year, Mr. Higgins and Mr. Locke hope that the student will have done enough original work to publish a paper in a scientific magazine. It is also possible to win a scholarship in this manner. Juniors Dee Christlieb, Debbie Gates, Billie Hays, SARA FINK, Senior: The arguments that both sides use to support their opinions concerning marijuana are known by everyone. Those opposing legalization claim that grass leads to use of more dangerous drugs, and those in favor of its legalization believe that alcohol, which is legal, is actually a lot more dangerous. I feel that grass should be legalized and not for the above reason. The hard feelings, distrust and misunderstandings that occur between kids and their parents and authorities just aren't worth it. If grass were to be legalized, the pressure exerted upon kids in trying to prevent their use of grass would be eliminated. Everyone realizes that miraculous alterations in the American social system for the better, or for the worse, are not going to occur. But perhaps kids wouldn't have such wild urges to try different drugs and, although the chances of its occurring aren't too great, maybe the so-called "gap" between age groups would close slightly, and understanding and tolerance in our society might become conceivable. ROGER HALL, Senior: The laws should remain the same until they research it thoroughly and if (or if not) they find it has no harmful or long term effects they should change the laws accordingly. LTWpathy U Uigh ViiCHOOL Barbara Krause, Jacque Leigh, Larene Leigh, Jeff Peterson and Fey Snivcly, together with seniors Tracy Ettinger, Chris Golden and Janet Inslcy were picked last year. The selection of the students was on the basis of their interest in biology and grounding in math and chemistry. The grade point average and the teacher's personal preference were also considered. This is the first year for the advanced biology class. Though now uncreditcd, the students are graded on their work. The class, divided into two or three students per period, meets together twice a week to discuss problems. AQkkgon J J ciioi.astic J THE ROGUE NEWS Editor-in-Chief Jane Davis Managing Editor Kenn Conger Exchange Editor Jessie Martin Ad Managers Connie Bulkley, Larry Jones Photographers Staff Reporters Dawn Brown, Connie Bulkley, Jacque Galland, Jack Henry, Cindy Krumdieck, David Phelps, Sylvia Roderick, Hugh Simpson, and Larry Jones Adviser Gary Wall THE DRIVE-IN WITH THE STUDENT IN MIND i We Are MOT Allowed To Print This Picture
