High-risk drinking topic of competition

    The Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues (IATF) has announced a student writing competition.

    The contest is for student writers who wish to express their viewpoints on the topic of high-risk drinking.

    One first prize of $2,000 and four second prizes of $1,000 each will be awarded to the individuals who best express their viewpoints.

    Entries should be submitted in the form of an op-ed essay. The op-ed is an essay with opinion- or editorial-type commentary.

    The op-ed may be developed from any point of view, such as a personal experience, analysis or opinion. No research or term papers should be submitted.

    Students should raise questions, single out issues, identify dilemmas and offer suggestions for change, contest staff advises.
    The essay must be the original unpublished work of the student and 500-700 words. No name or identifying references may appear on the title page or in the manuscript since the contest will be judged anonymously.

    The deadline for the contest is Friday, Nov. 2. Winners will be notified in January 2002.

    Students should send all contest materials to Max V. West, Director of Student Activities, Tyler Haynes Commons, Univer-sity of Richmond, Richmond, VA 23173.

Entry and eligibility guidelines

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student at time of application.

• Must be registered during the fall semester 2001 at an accredited four- or two-year college or university.

• Submit three copies of your op-ed (one copy paperclipped and two stapled)

• Submit a completed Student Entry Form that can be obtained on the website http://www.iatf.org.

• Include a letter on school stationery from the registrar’s office, verifying your eligibility.

• To be considered for the prizes, you must also verify that you have followed the statement of academic honesty that appears on the Student Entry Form.

• Only one op-ed per student per contest year.

• Keep a copy of your op-ed (no materials will be returned).

• Entries must be postmarked on or before Friday, Nov. 2.

• Entries may not be faxed or e-mailed.