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Editorials March 14,1991 Viewpoint Tanning booths are harmful to health Spring Break is approaching and most people will be heading down to Florida or other tropical-like places. Along with the fun, also comes the sun; natural or unnatural. Many sun-worshippers try to prepare themselves for first- time sun exposure by attending sessions at tanning salons. It's quick, it's cheap and it’s dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said tanning booths have caused an estimated 1500 to 1800 injuries a year since 1987. Two-thirds of them were among people 15 to 24 years of age. The peak period to bronze the bod is January - June. According to the Atlanta Georgia Journal, tanning booths are the tan of choice for an estimated one million Americans a day - despite warnings... ■ wrinkling ■ dryness ■ premature aging of skin ■ skin cancer ■ damage to immune system ■ cataracts for unprotected eyes The American Academy of Dermatology, National Institute of Health and the FDA, all warn against the use of indoor tanning devices. People may argue that the sun itself is as dangerous if not more than the tanning salons. The sun has ultraviolet-A (UVA) and ultraviolet-B (UVB) radiation, UVB being a shorter and more dangerous ray as far as causing cancer. Both rays do penetrate the skin. Indoor tanning facilities produce mostly UVA light and are thought to be safer because the potential to bum is reduced. But the U.S. Surgeon General's office reports that the "safer than sunlight" claim is not accurate. In 1985, President Reagan had a sun-induced skin cancer removed from his nose. Reagan was told he was not to expose himself to sun anymore, according to the Dallas Texas Morning News. Reagan said he urged other Americans "to give up their dreams of a good tan." This is not possible. Most Americans live for the sun and the ultimate tan. Some say they feel healthier when they have a tan. Well, looking healthy isn't the same as being healthy. Before stepping into a tanning booth, think, "Is it worth the risk?" At least the sun is natural exposure. Why rush the process? The tan will come in time. The Pendulum Editor: Kelly Potter Managing Editor; Heather Whitehouse Sports Editor: Chip Lupo Entertainment Editor: Deborah Durkee Reporters; Jennifer Atkins, DeeDee Carowan, Jennifer Cowman, Murray Glenn, Yvonne Houseman, Christine Rudiger, Russ Smith, Tricia Talbert, Ted Toomer Columnists: Darren Benfer, Robert Treadway Photographers; Scott Lansing, Rob Whiteside, Kati Mafko| Advertising Director; Ken Cooper Advertising; Kristi Berg, Stuart Sterling Advisor: Brad Hamm Office: 102 Williamson Ave., Elon College, N.C., 27244. News: 584-S331. ^Advertising; 584-£4fi7.- ^ Students with cars on campus need to review parking rules To the Editor; Many times students commcnt that "I have paid tuition, etc. Why can't I park where ever I desire?" Well, we're talking about two different situations here. It is your choice to bring, or not bring, a motor vehicle to the campus! So, if you choose to bring one, then you need to review the following statements: 1. Any student who wishes to park on property owned by the college must purchase a parking permit. 2. Letters on your parking permit indicate your designated parking areas, any student-owned vehicle parking in any other space is in violation of campus parking regulations. 3. Parking regulations are in effect 24 hours a day. 4. Any vehicle parked in any traveled portion of a street or parking lot, the visitor's lot, in a fire lane, handicapped space, grassed area, or at a fire hydrant may be towed away, without notification, at the owner's Pa*in3k„b,hWLo„gs,ud1IISr expense. 5. Disabled vehiclpc placard issued by the reported to the *>5partmentof Motor Vehicles, security either in ° ^®ty and ■ A stamped parking permit phone College. 6. Lack of convenient cno • ^ Carolina State laws a valid excuse for violaH« ^ ^ campus. College's parking poiicv " College may, at any time. To legally park i ® ''Chicle found in violation ot reserved for the space campus parking regulations at the A handicaoned u. bicycles in bicycle fpea license racks cmly! plate. ■ plate. A disabled veteran license J.L. DeBerry Traffic Coordinator 911, not a reliable emergency source; takes too long to respond to calls I am very disturbed with our 911 emergency system, and I feel it necessary to let you know about it. I was working at TCBY Saturday, Feb. 23, when an auto accident occuned outside. A man came in and requested an ambulance. I proceeded to call 911 and asked for a paramedic. When I told the operator no one was hurt he connected me with the police. ’ Approximately 10 minutes later a woman came in and again requested that a paramedic be called to the scene. I called again and asked the same operator to send a parame^c. The operator asked me if the police had arrived. Since I had been working, I didn't know if the poTic~e‘ had'S'rtTvgd'y'feiT T then' Heather ^^|hitehouse ■ explained one • operator that the n accident requested Finally the operator saidT"’"""®- get some one out there an ambulan^to'^^^’“^y 'Whether there are ml?- "01? It should be ir! or isn't already I '"jured in any wav obvious, arc you*) ^^‘^ept the "What ever hap pened to responding to an emergency call as quickly as pos sible?" time I first called 911 before a" ambulance arrived. This is a bit ridiculous. Somebody, if seriou^y hurt, could have died in that 30 minutes. What ever happened to responding to an emergency call^ quickly as possible? What does the police being at the scene have to do with whether an ambulance called? If this is an example of ho'^ emergency calls are handled* hope I am never in a situation’ '''hens F need that kind of he!p ‘
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