Attending the United Nations Thematic Debate on Drugs and Crime

Mahogany and Lauren at the UN

by Mahogany Wright

On June 26th, 2012, I had the honor of attending the United Nations Thematic Debate on Drugs and Crime as a Threat to Development. As the newly elected Columbia University Chapter Vice President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), … more


The High Times Guide to Higher Education

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Top 20 Schools for Marijuana Activism 2011

On stands now is the October 2011 issue of High Times magazine with our annual feature listing the top 20 schools for marijuana activism, here are some highlights, get yourself a copy to read the full article. 1. Northern Illinois University- Last year … more


Outstanding Student Activist Award: Katharine Celentano

Outstanding Student Activist Award: Katharine Celentano

Earlier this month over 400 people gathered at our 2011 Training Conference and Lobby Day, and to wrap things up on the last day, SSDP recognized the achievements of several extraordinary student and non-student members during the Awards Ceremony and Benefit … more


Chapter Leader of the Week: Katharine Celentano

Katharine Celentano, Columbia University

Katharine: A few years ago, when I wasn’t even a student! I was taking time off from school for health reasons. I’d been interested in mental health advocacy since about 6th grade, but my experiences with some self-identifying addicts inspired … more