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September 13, 2012
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Editorial: UO should apply existing drug testing policy

By The Register-Guard The University of Oregon has decided to begin random drug testing of student-athletes before a scheduled campus hearing next month — and before the administration consults with the University Senate, as required by the university’s constitution and other campus policies. It’s an unwise decision for a number of reasons, foremost of which is the opposition such a precipitous move may provoke among students and faculty. The decision by UO officials to bypass established university procedures and put in place a random testing program also raises the question of whether their primary aim is promoting student-athletes’ health and …

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