University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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FROM WRECKS TO RUNS Students Participate in Alcohol Awareness The mangled remains of a blue automobile sat on the University of Washington's Union Building (HUB) lawn. The wreck was nearly twisted in half. Exposed wires - red. green, and yellow with silver tips - jutted from the black dashboard. A crowd of curious students gathered to view the devastated car. Remnants of an accident on the HUB lawn? Not quite. The car, a 1983 Nissan 280Z, was on display for Alcohol and Substance Awareness Week at the UW. Alcohol and Substance Awareness Week, in its second year at the UW. was held in conjunction with National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Over 2500 schools nationwide participated. According to Patricia Woehrlin. chairperson of the UW Committee on Alcohol and Substance Awareness, the pur- pose of the campaign was not to preach a message of abstinence. The purpose was to make people more aware of the role that alcohol and drugs play in their lives” and some of the programs at the UW that are available to assist individuals with alcohol and drug problems, she said. Standing by the wrecked car, volunteers handed out stickers, designated driver buttons, and brochures of the effects of various drugs and where to find professional assistance. Because of its placement near the HUB. the car attracted a lot of attention. Noted one volunteer, A lot of people have stopped to look at the car. Even if they only glance at it. it's bound to have some effect. It will make them think. One of the events that was held during the week was Live Comedy Night at the Terry Cafe. Mocktails, nachos. and pizza- by-the-slice were available. Alcohol Awareness Week commemorative cups were also distributed to those In attendance. Another activity was the 3.5-mile Dry Run on October 25. Nearly 30 people showed up on a chilly Sunday morning to participate in the race, which was routed on and around the campus. This was the first year the event was held. It was organized by Haggett Residence Hall resident director Tom Sherry and a group of volunteers. It's a healthy alternative to drinking, Sherry said. Altogether, the events of the week helped make students more aware of alcohol and substance use and abuse and what to do about it. 1 by Rita Wong 26-Alcohol AworenoM

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THIS CAR HAD everything Alcohol Awar«nts«-27 THE TWISTED and warped remains ol an alcohol-related accident attract the attention ol Rick Burke and Lmhco Nguyen. In 1985 an estimated 19.174 drunk drivers died in auto accidents. Joseph W Edged Jr photo i A WRECKED CAR won t necessarily stop people from drinking and driving. but according to ono vokinloer handing out brochures by the auto. Even if they only glance at it. It's bound to have some ellect. It'll make them think Joseph W Edged. Jr photo