In Hillside Hall, students could learn about the dangers of something that can impact their entire college experience.

Students attended an alcohol education session to get information about the dangers of drinking and steps to take when drinking. The session occurred from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 in Hillside Hall, room 106.

Seuth Chaleunphonh, dean of student life, was the speaker at the alcohol education session. Chaleunphonh presented a slideshow informing the audience about different topics, including the dangers of blacking out. Students were able to ask questions about the topics.

Chaleunphonh also discussed the Lifeline Law — Senate Bill 0274 — in Indiana. He said the law protects people who possess, consume or transport alcohol while underage from getting into trouble if they call the police and stay with someone who is passed out from drinking.

Chaleunphonh said since the alcohol education sessions have occurred, less students have been caught with alcohol on campus. He said IU Southeast held its first alcohol education session in summer 2013.

Students can choose to attend an alcohol education session before or in addition to completing an online program called MyStudentBody, Chaleunphonh said.

According to About MyStudentBody at IU, new students at IU Southeast are required to complete the MyStudentBody Essentials course with a minimum score of 70 percent, or it will remain a to-do item in their Financial Aid lists.