152 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook A weapon includes • any item designed to inflict a wound or cause injury to another person • any item used to harass, threaten, intimidate, assault, or commit battery • any item the university deems dangerous For the purpose of this policy, the term weapon or weapons means any object, device, or instrument that is designed as a weapon; or through its use is capable of threatening or producing bodily harm; or which may be used to inflict self-injury. To see definition of weapons in our policy, please review our policy at nova.edu/publicsafety/forms/nsu_weapons_policy.pdf. Additionally, due to safety concerns raised by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding hoverboards—and the potential detrimental impact to the safety of our campuses—the operation, storing, and use of hoverboards is prohibited on all NSU campuses and sites and at all university facilities. Those in violation of this policy may be subject to disciplinary action. B.10 Disorderly Conduct Disorderly conduct that is prohibited includes • loud, threatening, or aggressive behavior or any other behavior which disturbs the peace and/ or impedes the rights of others; and/or disrupts the orderly functioning of the university • lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or expression made by any means • disruptive behavior which substantially interferes with, obstructs, or in any way negatively impacts the safety, viewing, or enjoyment of others in the residence halls, classrooms, or at a university-sponsored event, on or off campus B.11 Distributing or Posting Printed Media The posting or distribution of printed materials not previously approved by the Posting and Publicity Policies is prohibited. Additional information regarding individual buildings or academic unit policies are also included online for reference. B.12 Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia The possession (including the presence of a substance as identified below within a student’s room or contained within a student’s possessions), manufacture, distribution, use, abuse, or sale of the following is prohibited: • possession or use of marijuana, even if prescribed • illegal drugs, including but not limited to ecstasy/MDMA, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), cocaine, and/or heroin • other substances, including, but not limited to, salvia, spice, “bath salts,” flakka, or NBOMe • any drugs requiring evaluation and/or treatment by emergency personnel • use of any legally or illegally obtained over-the-counter medications in a manner contrary to medical use
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