In an effort to curb dangerous student drinking, the University of Central Florida is considering easing its penalties for student marijuana use.

The Golden Rule Review Committee will be voting on a proposal to establish equal campus punishments for student alcohol and marijuana use, so that the use of alcohol is no longer a more acceptable form of intoxication under campus policy. If the committee approves the new policy, it will be sent to the UCF administration for final approval and implementation.

Today's NORML Daily Audio Stash features an interview with SAFER Executive Director Mason Tvert about the upcoming Colorado Marijuana Reform Seminar & Activist Boot Camp. SAFER is co-hosting the event with Sensible Colorado on November 15 at Regis University in Denver.  

CLICK HERE to listen to the day's stash!

The groundbreaking training was also recently mentioned over at the Colorado Independent, the state's premier Web-based original news sources.

Apparently word about the event is spreading fast. At last count, approximately 130 Coloradans (and even a couple folks from neighboring states) have registered to attend.

8:22 a.m.

Protesters are standing at the fence near the main entrance to the building -- both pro-McCain and anti-Obama signs are out. "Hocky Mom for Obama" is right next to "Bad Change.com, whose literature indicates their main issue is abortion.

The biggest banner belongs to SAFER -- Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation -- who promote marijuana as a safer choice than alcohol.

Their sign asks "What's the difference between Cindy McCain and a marijuana dealer? Mrs. McCain has made a fortune selling a more harmful drug -- alcohol."

"That's just sad," a woman wearing a McCain button says to one of the SAFER volunteers.