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A student newspaper Seven consumers die Drug poisonings cause businesses to remove products from shelves JONATHAN STERN to be Extra-Strength manager, are aware of any Barnard said the Tylenol shelf or are new. T1 Senior Reporter Tylenol, said Leonard A. recent local p h o n in g was packaged poorly more reluctant to b _ Wright, director of Fron- through d ru g store feause it was in a paper products, she said, I ske Health Center. It could medicines. box and the bottle lid of copycat contamii Drug poisonings have have happened to any Still, consumers can take "They're staying caught the nation off company selling capsules. several precautions to in- leaving only cotton to pro- from all the Tylen guard in recent weeks. “It was {ust an isolated sure against copycat tect against ^ontamina- ducts, even thouj While authorities are on incident. It's just like when killers, Myers said. __ _-tion. tablets are OK," si the tTail of several suspects, y°« bear people go wild She said if a package has Myers also said to watch “ They're war; copycat contamination* * nd shoot ..people, been tampered with in any for powder around the everything." have appeared and warn- downtown. D o ' i ^ J ^ . - ^ ^ d o n ' t buy it. edge of jars or bottles. Barnard ings of caution have been mean you shouldnT go .r\VitW«6TM packages Chemicals have*.tendency Armstrong’s will advised. dow n tow n an ym o re ? '- '^ ,0 te|| because to adhere to the outside of returns but most pec The reason is clear. There’s no way to guard there.s no ^ - she said the -so manufac- destroying their cap Seven victims wanted against it," he said problem’ wjth the turers Di relief Sept. 2a in Chicago. Neither Wright; Susan Tylenol was that it wasn’t remove powder before minstration recent They all died from Barnard, a pharmacist for a sealed package and it’s P«*»ging- ordered the manufi cyanide-poisoned capsules. Armstrong’s Village Phar- easy to pull apart a capsule D isc o lo r atio n or a to remove all r It makes little difference macy; or Marilyn Myers, #n(j fill jt with a c h in g change in odor are signs to extra-strength an that the capsules happened Long's Drugs pharmacy Nobwjy wouid kooW." be aware of, she said. Acid Tylenol capsules, I said. Stores and coi Events planned for 'ghostly' night at N/UP FRANCES BOCCESS Contributing Reporter Halloween is not Just for kids. Various campus groups and community people have made plans for the occasion. Peterson Hall is putting on its annual haunted house, 7-12 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 and 7-10 p.m. Oct. 31. The cost is $1. Proceeds will go to the Big Brothers of Flagstaff and Big Sisters of Northern Arizona. The haunted house is being constructed in the basement. “We are building ajerie sof passageways, rooms and whatever we can think of to scare people; though we try to make it enjoyable and not too frightening," said Eric Steinbach, Peterson Hall social director. Steinbach, Tempe sophomore, said they have advertised at some high schools but expect mostly NAU students to attend. Peace Surplus, 14 W. Santa Fe, is advertising Halloween costumes. They are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. “You can create your own Halloween costume." said Lisa Chatinsky. assistant . manager. “It depends how creative a person wants to be. We have parachutes, one piece red long-johns and wild looking hats. You can create a nurse, sailor, ghost, skier or gorilla outfit," Chatinsky said. After creating an extraordinary costume you can get made-up on Oct r 30, in Room 187, Creative Arts Center. Theatre Technology and Alpha Psi Omega, make-up appointments are available bv calling 523-2062. 1-5 p.m. Cardinal Key is sponsoring a pumpkin patch. Children can choose their own pumpkin and get their picture taken in the patch. The patch will be at the University Plaza ShoppingCentei. 3-7 p.m ., Oct. 25-29,and 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. Oct. 30. It will benefit Big Sisters Make-up application will cost $5, and you of Northern Arizona. are encouraged to bring a picture of the face you want. Prices may vary depending on the. time and materials needed for your design Sponsored by Arizona Playmakers, The function beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 31 NAU Chapter of United States Institute of The sororities, in a joint effort, are opening Raymond Hall for a children's Halloween The children will trick or treat at their will on the ground level,then will be escorted on the second level. There will be signs on the doors that will have treats. Panhellenic President Maureen Murphy said they have advertised at some day care centers and hope to get children from off campus to attend. But Murphy said, most children will be professors' children and children from students at married housing. See Ghostly, pg. 3A he Lumberjack serving me Northern.Arizona Community. Flagstaff. (602)523-4921 Volume 72. tssue 10» Thursday, Oct 28. 1982 Death in a bottle '"'Seven Chicago residents died Sept. 29 after taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules More recently, Lavorls mouthwash and Visine eyedrops have been poisoned. Local pharmacists are warning cus^xners to steer clear of suspicious drug packages. Barnard said the Tylenol was packaged poorly •bause it was in a paper came off without a seal, leaving only cotton to protect against '-«mtamina- -tion. facers also said to watch for powder around the edge of jars or bottles. Chemicals have * tendency to adhere to the outside of the 'capsule so manufacturers are careful to remove powder before packaging. D isc o lo r atio n or a change in odor are signs to be aware of, she said. Acid often changes the odor of drugs. She recommended buying tablets instead of capsules because company logos are stamped on them, making them hard to tamper with. "Liquids and capsules are easy to tamper with," Myers said. “Be aware. If you see other people fooling around with drugstore type products, report it to floor personnel. “We'd rather take products off the shelf than take a chance.' Writ taking really needed. "People medicate themselves a lot. This would help avoid the problem." Myers said there has been a slowdown in the sale of Tylenol products at Long’s. “People are scared and conscientious. “Until tipv catch the wacko, T«ople will be cautious," she said. Barnard said many people are asking if products have been sitting on the 'right vised against ig medicine unless it is shelf or are new. They are more reluctant to buy new products, she said, because contamination. “They're staying away from all the Tylenol products, even though the tablets are OK," she said. “ They're wary of everything." B arnard said Armstrong's w ill take returns but most people are destroying their capsules. The Food and Drug Ad-minstration recently has ordered the manufacturers to remove all regular, extra-strength and Co- Tylenol capsules, Barnard said. Stores and consumers can mail products back to McNeil Consumer Products Co., or Johnson & Johnson, the New Jersey-based parent firm of McNeil, for a refund. She said Johnson & Johnjon intends to keep McNeil laboratories. The FDA has determined conclusively the cyanide contamination did not occur at the company's plants. " I t ’s just as well’*, Wright said. "This is just some freak thing that happened to a few dozen capsules in one place in the nation." Authorities have found Lavoris mouthwash laced with acid in Clearwater, Fla. and Visine A.C. eye drops c o n ta in in g hydrochloric acid in Crand Junction, Colo., among other contaminations. Pharmacists will weigh the cost of packaging to determine if they will make packages safer, he said. "But they'll probably make an advertising gimmick out of this." Sitting patiently for her portrait to be done. Kirstm Peterson. Phoenix freshman, says the only thing that bothers her about the job is that it gets a little tiring sitting so long On the other end of the brush, Chuck Pernu. Los Angeles senior, concentrates on every stroke as the painting takes form in his technical painting class iast*Friday afternoon Fourteen campus service organizations recognized Presentation of the Rodney A. Mather Award to Sigma Nu social fraternity in recognition of its conducting a blood drive this past year highlighted the University Service Organization Convocation last Saturday. The award was presented in memory of Mather, a student from Ames, Iowa who died tragically in an accident at Crand Falls northeast of Flagstaff in 1977. Sigma Nu is the third campus organization to receive the award, begun in 1979 by Mather's parents. Past Mather Award recipients were the Kayettes, 1979 and 1980 and Blue Key in 1981. In all, 14 campus service organizations were recognized during this year's convocation. Following brief comments by NAU President Eugene M. Hughes, who commended the groups for their contributions to the institution, representatives from the groups being honored made brief presentations about service activities. Those recognized included member of Spurs, Sophos, Northern Lights, Blue Key-, Circle K. Cardinal Key, Mortar Board, Associated Women Students. Kayettes, Men's Interhall Council, Chain Gang, Panhellenic Council. Infratemity Council and MECHA. Kay McKay, local director of Big Sisters and a member of the national Big Sister field staff, addressed the approximateJ350 students, parents and university faculty and staff about the important role service organizations <erve at NAU and in the ' community. “More than 80 percent of the assistance we in Big Sisters get is from NAU students. We would not be able to function without support from you and the service groups," McKay said. She explained Big Brothers and Big Sisters help' sponsor children from single parenrtamilies. At present, more than 200 children are beneficiaries of the two organizations. In another award presentation. Cardinal Key was recognized for its active sponsorir benefit the cam| The convocation was one of several activities involving NAU students and their parents last weekend. The 27th annual Mom and Dad's Day activities were organizedhy Heather Fish, ASNAU junio r councilperson and Franklyn Baselice. co-director. role in sponsoring service activities which ’ campus. Editorials Opinions VOTE Nov. 2 Democratic and Republican parties ignore the increasing amount of money spent on military programs. Are we headed for student aid militarization? See pg. 4A. NAU running back Bo Perry overcame a knee injury and now leads the Lumberjacks in rushing. He risks relnjur-ing his knee every time he steps on the field. See pg. 2B. An education professor is changing the teaching of math-methods to students who will be elementary school teachers? Find out why. See pg. 6A. “Some people have heard Campus Capsules 4A this Is a Mickey-Mouse Bottle Bill 4A course, but when you look Letters 5A at the syllabus, you’ll find g r im e 6A it’s not so.” Don’t be toyed Classifieds 7A wlth...see pg. IB . Sports Shorts 3B
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Item number | 1982_10_28 |
Creator | Northern Arizona University. Associated Students. |
Title | The Lumberjack, October 28, 1982. |
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Issue | 10 |
Date | 1982-10-28 |
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Collection name | Northern Arizona University: The Lumberjack |
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A student newspaper
Seven consumers die
Drug poisonings cause businesses
to remove products from shelves
JONATHAN STERN to be Extra-Strength manager, are aware of any Barnard said the Tylenol shelf or are new. T1
Senior Reporter Tylenol, said Leonard A. recent local p h o n in g was packaged poorly more reluctant to b
_ Wright, director of Fron- through d ru g store feause it was in a paper products, she said, I
ske Health Center. It could medicines. box and the bottle lid
of copycat contamii
Drug poisonings have have happened to any Still, consumers can take "They're staying
caught the nation off company selling capsules. several precautions to in- leaving only cotton to pro- from all the Tylen
guard in recent weeks. “It was {ust an isolated sure against copycat tect against ^ontamina- ducts, even thouj
While authorities are on incident. It's just like when killers, Myers said. __ _-tion. tablets are OK," si
the tTail of several suspects, y°« bear people go wild She said if a package has Myers also said to watch “ They're war;
copycat contamination* * nd shoot ..people, been tampered with in any for powder around the everything."
have appeared and warn- downtown. D o ' i ^ J ^ . - ^ ^ d o n ' t buy it. edge of jars or bottles. Barnard
ings of caution have been mean you shouldnT go .r\VitW«6TM packages Chemicals have*.tendency Armstrong’s will
advised. dow n tow n an ym o re ? '- '^ ,0 te|| because to adhere to the outside of returns but most pec
The reason is clear. There’s no way to guard there.s no ^ - she said the -so manufac- destroying their cap
Seven victims wanted against it," he said problem’ wjth the turers Di
relief Sept. 2a in Chicago. Neither Wright; Susan Tylenol was that it wasn’t remove powder before minstration recent
They all died from Barnard, a pharmacist for a sealed package and it’s P«*»ging- ordered the manufi
cyanide-poisoned capsules. Armstrong’s Village Phar- easy to pull apart a capsule D isc o lo r atio n or a to remove all r
It makes little difference macy; or Marilyn Myers, #n(j fill jt with a c h in g change in odor are signs to extra-strength an
that the capsules happened Long's Drugs pharmacy Nobwjy wouid kooW." be aware of, she said. Acid Tylenol capsules, I
said. Stores and coi
Events planned for 'ghostly' night at N/UP
FRANCES BOCCESS
Contributing Reporter
Halloween is not Just for kids. Various campus
groups and community people have made
plans for the occasion.
Peterson Hall is putting on its annual
haunted house, 7-12 p.m. Oct. 29 and 30 and
7-10 p.m. Oct. 31.
The cost is $1. Proceeds will go to the Big
Brothers of Flagstaff and Big Sisters of Northern
Arizona.
The haunted house is being constructed in
the basement.
“We are building ajerie sof passageways,
rooms and whatever we can think of to scare
people; though we try to make it enjoyable
and not too frightening," said Eric Steinbach,
Peterson Hall social director.
Steinbach, Tempe sophomore, said they
have advertised at some high schools but expect
mostly NAU students to attend.
Peace Surplus, 14 W. Santa Fe, is advertising
Halloween costumes. They are open 8
a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-6
p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
“You can create your own Halloween
costume." said Lisa Chatinsky. assistant
. manager.
“It depends how creative a person wants to
be. We have parachutes, one piece red long-johns
and wild looking hats. You can create a
nurse, sailor, ghost, skier or gorilla outfit,"
Chatinsky said.
After creating an extraordinary costume
you can get made-up on Oct r 30, in Room 187,
Creative Arts Center.
Theatre Technology and Alpha Psi Omega,
make-up appointments are available bv calling
523-2062. 1-5 p.m.
Cardinal Key is sponsoring a pumpkin
patch. Children can choose their own pumpkin
and get their picture taken in the patch.
The patch will be at the University Plaza
ShoppingCentei. 3-7 p.m ., Oct. 25-29,and 10
a.m.-2 p.m.. Oct. 30. It will benefit Big
Sisters Make-up application will cost $5, and you of Northern Arizona.
are encouraged to bring a picture of the face
you want. Prices may vary depending on the.
time and materials needed for your design
Sponsored by Arizona Playmakers, The function beginning at 5 p.m. Oct. 31
NAU Chapter of United States Institute of
The sororities, in a joint effort, are opening
Raymond Hall for a children's Halloween
The children will trick or treat at their will
on the ground level,then will be escorted on
the second level.
There will be signs on the doors that will
have treats.
Panhellenic President Maureen Murphy
said they have advertised at some day care
centers and hope to get children from off campus
to attend. But Murphy said, most children
will be professors' children and children from
students at married housing.
See Ghostly, pg. 3A
he
Lumberjack
serving me Northern.Arizona Community. Flagstaff. (602)523-4921 Volume 72. tssue 10» Thursday, Oct 28. 1982
Death in a bottle
'"'Seven Chicago residents died Sept. 29 after taking cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules More
recently, Lavorls mouthwash and Visine eyedrops have been poisoned. Local pharmacists
are warning cus^xners to steer clear of suspicious drug packages.
Barnard said the Tylenol
was packaged poorly
•bause it was in a paper
came off without a seal,
leaving only cotton to protect
against '-«mtamina-
-tion.
facers also said to watch
for powder around the
edge of jars or bottles.
Chemicals have * tendency
to adhere to the outside of
the 'capsule so manufacturers
are careful to
remove powder before
packaging.
D isc o lo r atio n or a
change in odor are signs to
be aware of, she said. Acid
often changes the odor of
drugs.
She recommended buying
tablets instead of capsules
because company
logos are stamped on them,
making them hard to
tamper with.
"Liquids and capsules
are easy to tamper with,"
Myers said. “Be aware. If
you see other people fooling
around with drugstore
type products, report it to
floor personnel.
“We'd rather take products
off the shelf than
take a chance.'
Writ
taking
really needed. "People
medicate themselves a lot.
This would help avoid the
problem."
Myers said there has
been a slowdown in the
sale of Tylenol products at
Long’s. “People are scared
and conscientious.
“Until tipv catch the
wacko, T«ople will be
cautious," she said.
Barnard said many people
are asking if products
have been sitting on the
'right vised against
ig medicine unless it is
shelf or are new. They are
more reluctant to buy new
products, she said, because
contamination.
“They're staying away
from all the Tylenol products,
even though the
tablets are OK," she said.
“ They're wary of
everything."
B arnard said
Armstrong's w ill take
returns but most people are
destroying their capsules.
The Food and Drug Ad-minstration
recently has
ordered the manufacturers
to remove all regular,
extra-strength and Co-
Tylenol capsules, Barnard
said. Stores and consumers
can mail products back to
McNeil Consumer Products
Co., or Johnson &
Johnson, the New Jersey-based
parent firm of
McNeil, for a refund.
She said Johnson &
Johnjon intends to keep
McNeil laboratories. The
FDA has determined conclusively
the cyanide contamination
did not occur
at the company's plants.
" I t ’s just as well’*,
Wright said. "This is just
some freak thing that happened
to a few dozen capsules
in one place in the nation."
Authorities have found
Lavoris mouthwash laced
with acid in Clearwater,
Fla. and Visine A.C. eye
drops c o n ta in in g
hydrochloric acid in Crand
Junction, Colo., among
other contaminations.
Pharmacists will weigh
the cost of packaging to
determine if they will
make packages safer, he
said. "But they'll probably
make an advertising gimmick
out of this."
Sitting patiently for her portrait to be done. Kirstm Peterson. Phoenix freshman, says the
only thing that bothers her about the job is that it gets a little tiring sitting so long On the
other end of the brush, Chuck Pernu. Los Angeles senior, concentrates on every stroke as
the painting takes form in his technical painting class iast*Friday afternoon
Fourteen campus service
organizations recognized
Presentation of the Rodney A. Mather
Award to Sigma Nu social fraternity in
recognition of its conducting a blood drive
this past year highlighted the University
Service Organization Convocation last
Saturday.
The award was presented in memory of
Mather, a student from Ames, Iowa who
died tragically in an accident at Crand
Falls northeast of Flagstaff in 1977.
Sigma Nu is the third campus organization
to receive the award, begun in 1979
by Mather's parents.
Past Mather Award recipients were the
Kayettes, 1979 and 1980 and Blue Key in
1981.
In all, 14 campus service organizations
were recognized during this year's convocation.
Following brief comments by NAU
President Eugene M. Hughes, who commended
the groups for their contributions
to the institution, representatives from the
groups being honored made brief presentations
about service activities.
Those recognized included member of
Spurs, Sophos, Northern Lights, Blue
Key-, Circle K. Cardinal Key, Mortar
Board, Associated Women Students.
Kayettes, Men's Interhall Council, Chain
Gang, Panhellenic Council. Infratemity
Council and MECHA.
Kay McKay, local director of Big Sisters
and a member of the national Big Sister
field staff, addressed the approximateJ350
students, parents and university faculty
and staff about the important role service
organizations |
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