MOSCOW, Idaho — University officials are trying to figure out how to respond after a series of falls from buildings that have injured students at the University of Idaho and Washington State University campuses. But they also acknowledge the challenge of changing student attitudes on alcohol and dangerous behavior.
Washington State University Dean of Students Melynda Huskey says more needs to be done to help educate students on risky behavior.
But she also says males in their early 20s aren’t always the best judges of personal risk.
The Lewiston Tribune reports that since September, there have been five cases of students suffering injuries after falling from buildings at both campuses. Alcohol was a factor in four of five falls.
WSU has created an alcohol and drug task force as part of its response.
