Talking Heads: Should high schools subject students to a breathalyzer test at prom?

Talking Heads for Friday, Feb. 27, 2015

  • February 27, 2015
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Jonah Eisen
“[Students] are minors. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using [breathalyzers].” Carly Rodgers, ArtSci ’16
“[Students] are minors. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with using [breathalyzers].” Carly Rodgers, ArtSci ’16
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Olivia Bowden
“If you’re responsible, there’s no harm in taking a breathalyzer. It’s reasonable.” Stephanie Liew, Con Ed ’16
“If you’re responsible, there’s no harm in taking a breathalyzer. It’s reasonable.” Stephanie Liew, Con Ed ’16
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Olivia Bowden
“It is fair because when I went to prom, students showed up drunk and it ruins the fun for everyone.” Sindi Skiti, ArtSci ’16
“It is fair because when I went to prom, students showed up drunk and it ruins the fun for everyone.” Sindi Skiti, ArtSci ’16
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Olivia Bowden
“You need [breathalyzers] because [drunk students] ruin [prom] for everyone and make it hard for teachers.” Talissa Mohamad, ArtSci ’18
“You need [breathalyzers] because [drunk students] ruin [prom] for everyone and make it hard for teachers.” Talissa Mohamad, ArtSci ’18
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Olivia Bowden
“I don’t think [breathalyzers] are necessary. It’s an infringement on rights.” Blair MacMillian, ArtSci ’18
“I don’t think [breathalyzers] are necessary. It’s an infringement on rights.” Blair MacMillian, ArtSci ’18
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Olivia Bowden

Should high schools subject students to a breathalyzer test at prom?

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