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Page 2 The Lancc Condom machines should be in suite bathrooms By Brad Johnson Sex is a beautiful thing, but in today ’ s society it can be a deadly thing as well. One of the easiest ways to prevent the transfer of disease is to use a condom. Presently, there are condom dispensers located in the Burris Center bathrooms. The fact that condom dispensers even exist is a great step towards prevention. There are other steps which must be taken too; steps that will further guarantee that students are aware and encouraged. A very easy way to guarantee this awareness would be to install the dispens ers in every suite bathroom, male and female. I say both male and female be cause it is the responsibility of both parties to ensure that safe sex is practiced. The world is lazy: Who wants to walk over to Burris to pick up a pack of rubbers? If condom machines were installed in each of the suites, life would be simpler: All one would have to do is walk to the bath room instead of across campus (depend ing on one’s dorm). The important thing tt) remember here is the purpose of the machines, which is not to encourage sexual activity, but to discourage disease, of wh ich everyone is susceptible. Disease prevention is probably the best reason for condom machines to be Let's hear it for wheelies! By Elizabeth Chesky Let’s hear it for the wheelies! I have often sought out a platform on which to present my ideas about my dis ability because quite a number of people I have met since my accident seem to be extremely impressed and inspired by some of my ideas and coping mechanisms, and especially by their result. I want nothing more than to help people see, as I do, that it is possible and not at all crazy to be compelled daily to thank God it hap pened. I was hurt 16 years ago, 1976, at the age of nine while riding a horse. The horse had a frenzy, threw me and kicked me in the back of my skull, doing serious damage to my cerebellum which is the coordination center of the brain. I was immediately operated on and remained in critical condition; I was in a coma for three and a half months. Nothing major happened to me physically besides the head injury and partial paralysis of my vocal chords; I was a vegetable and had to learn everything over again, but nothing was beyond repair besides these two things. The reason I tell you this is because I believe that talking about one’s own dis ability is a crucial first step. The snare of The Lance St. Andrews Student Newspaper Matt Peck Rod Riley Co-Editors Elizabeth Chesky Associate Editor denial is an incredibly insidious one, and it may not even be realized. Pain can become a good thing because it is the indication—the body ’ s way of telling us— there’s something bottled up that we must accept. It is only then that we can make the most of the situation, and don’t be like some people I ’ ve known who resign them selves to the notion that they have lost their cool or something. While it’s under standable that one might feel this way, it’s not so. There are many ways to be cool— many ways to do things in general—SO BE CREATIVE! Although I can now walk short dis tances, I consider myself and am consid ered by others a wheelie. (I do use a wheelchair to get around). So,beingonly partially able-bodied and having to deal with the bulk of the chair and all, I sympa thize with those who are confined to them, too. I must say that I am baffled and a bit frusu-ated by those whelies who do not seem to real ize the places they can go wi th their voices! Friends are made with voices! Management is performed with voices! Identities are formed by voices! Intelli gence is equated with the voice! Being creative is more than just not being afraid to talk about your disability. It spills into getting in touch with all of your feelings, and it is opening your mind to recognize that there are always alterna tives and there is, as far as 1 can tell, always an advantage. WE JUST HAVE TO LOOK FOR IT! Here is a boost for my fellow wheelies—a poem I wrote several years ago to reminjd wheelies of the unique qualities inherent in being a wheelie. I hope that it is not misinterpreted to subor dinate tabs, who have special qualities inherent in their position as a tab. We’re the Special Ones with Less We’re the special ones with less: Performance is our game. For we make do with less than they Required to do the same. Look for another poetic boost in the next issue of the Lance. God bless you! Opinion installed on suite bathrooms. Today’s society does not have the liberty that past generations enjoyed when it comes to sex. AIDS is rampant in today’s world, and no one is safe. AIDS is not a homo sexual disease, ANY ONE CAN CON TRACT AIDS, and condoms are the best protection, thus far(besides abstinence), against this deadly disease. Yet, AIDS is not the only disease that can be contracted through sex; syphilus, gonarehia, herpes. and others are transmitted through : Any disease is unwanted, and condojiij can do a lot to help prevent disease; a| condom can only work if you are willbl to get and use it. The world in which we live is a da- gerous place. Everyday people die from starvation, war and AIDS. All threeol these things can be stopped, but it lake people like you and me to stop therampan of disease and social depletion in on world. It’s people like you and me who know that a condom is the only way logo when having sex. Condom machines® a vital step the school must take, for tit cost of not having them far outweighs tlie| price of installation. Bank Builds Path for Wheelies By Matt Peek The community of Laurinburg 5$ looking after her St. Andrews students. Mlkeal Basinger, branch manager of the Wachovia Batik located on Lauchwood Drive, just outside the entry to the colIegc, has made getting to his bank safer and easier, Before government regulations required it, St. Andrews Presbyte rian College aspired to make its campus barrier-free for all students including those in wheelchairs. When Basinger learned that students from the campus had to enter the heavily congested area of Lauchwood drive in ordcrto get lo his bank he became very concerned for tlieir safety. Basinger immediately contacted Wachovia’s city executive Tira Holder. Bill Compropst, Wachovia's facilities director, and Si, Andrew’s President Dr, Thomas L. ReuschUng, along wi th Jim B lue, physical plant director, were also consulted and agreed with Basiriger’s concerns. A few weeks ago, Wachovia completed an asphalt walkway, which included acurbcutandcreatingapath from the bank directly to anasphalt path on campus, the final cost of construction for the access was estimated at around $1,000. “A significant number of St. Andrews staff and students bank with, us,” remarked Tom Holder, “We felt that creating this access would be much safer and more convenient.” Students at St. Andrews seem lo like the improvement by the bank. “It’s a good improvement. The walkway has made it easier for my fellow classmates and me to reach the bank with safety.,” stated Jerri Quinlan, a junior at St. Andrews. Keep an eye out for Business Club events By Shad K. Luedke Hurray! You have all made it through mid-terms; and deservedly so, Ueat your selves to a pat on the back. But don’t stop there. Take a break from all the cramming and join in celebration with the St. An drews Business Club. The Blue/ White carnival was but one of the many oppor tunities to do so. This was only one of the exciting events the Business Club will be hosting this year under the leadership of president Cynthia Howard. We will be sponsoring our highly successful “Success Series, where St. Andrews grads take time to share their “real world” experiences witk students and convey how the St. Andrews experience has helped them get where they are today. Also, keep an eye out for the Business Club parties which have always been big hits. Please join us for all the exciting events we have planned for you this yeari membership is open to all students. We believe that the experience gained will be invaluable to all who participate. So come on out and join us!
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