Punishable by twice the normal penalty with a mandatory one year in prison . A third conviction is punishable by mandatory life imprisonment . Federal law greatly increases prison sentences for the manufacture and distribution of drugs if serious injury or death results from the use of the substance. Weapons possession and use. Some items that are legal in other states are prohibited in Massachusetts, such as many martial arts weapons and swords .
Violations are punishable under the law and the Code of Student Conduct.
The freedom of college life brings with it many difficult decisions. The University expects members of the community who consume alcoholic beverages to do so sensibly and responsibly. In fact, University programs and policies are designed to promote positive, healthy use of alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner. The University recognizes alcohol and drug dependency as an illness and a major health problem. Alcohol is the number one drug problem in this country and on campus.