Safety
continued from page 1A
she said. “The red flag campaign is
simply a Band-Aid for a much larger
issue, but it is a jumping-off point.”
In the event of an attack, ASUO will
also be displaying a red flag in front of
its office and in other various loca
tions around campus. In addition, the
group will have an electronic reader
board, an updated Web site and a
phone number for students to call for
more information about the incident.
The red flags will stay up for 48
hours after the attack, and Pilliod
said the flags will only be used for
serious threats.
“We don’t want to be crying ‘wolf
all the time,” she said. “We want
students to take it seriously.”
DPS Associate Director Tom Hicks
said an example of a severe situation
would be an ongoing threat, where
the suspect has not been apprehend
ed. It could be sexual assault, serious
aggravated assault or armed burglary
in the campus area.
Hicks said in the past, DPS has
sent warning e-mails and posted
signs in both the EMU and resi
dence halls for incidents that have
required immediate notice. He said
DPS has plans to continue to do this
in response to campus threats, and
he hopes the red flag will be another
avenue for communication.
Pilliod said they wanted to display
the flags on campus transportation
vehicles because they cover a wide
area, increasing visibility. She said
she wanted to emphasize that al
though the flags will be on these vehi
cles, people should not be asking driv
ers about what has happened unless
they already have a reservation.
“The purpose of having it on the
vehicle is to create awareness that
something has happened,” she said.
“The drivers have a job to do, so they
can’t be answering questions. People
should call to find out about it or use
the other resources available.”
DPS also has 37 blue-light emer
gency phones, for students in danger,
that can be found in both indoor and
outdoor locations around campus.
These phones are blue, for night visi
bility, and are located in places such
as University elevators, the Knight
Library, Lawrence Hall and the Stu
dent Recreation Center. If a student
pushes the red button, a dispatcher
will answer the call and an officer is
sent immediately to the location.
“When it’s a false alarm, the offi
cer will be called off, but it is always
important for us to respond as if it’s
a real one,” Hicks said.
Hicks said unfortunately, the ma
jority of calls tend to be pranks or
misunderstandings.
“There are a lot more false alarms
than there are real ones, but if it is
used only once for an emergency
situation, then that is a justifiable
reason for having it,” Hicks said.
University senior Kara Bigelow
said she is glad to see organiza
tions on campus taking steps to
improve safety.
“If people actually know what the
red flags mean, I think it will be
more effective than the fliers hung
around campus last year by DPS,”
Bigelow said. “I think DPS had the
right intention, but the signs were
hard to see. The flags could be an
other method for letting people
know. It’s a good experiment.”
In addition to the red flags and
emergency phones, ASUO has also
consolidated the number for DDS,
Saferide and Night Ride to make
the service more accessible to stu
dents needing immediate response.
All three services can be reached at
346-RIDE.
Contact the reporter
atdanieilegillespie@dailyemerald.com.
Coming out
continued from page 4A
going to Monday night group, and
meeting all the different guys over
there. And we’re like one big, happy
family now.”
In general, Bonnell said the Uni
versity is a positive place to express
and discuss homosexuality.
“It’s come up in classes before,
and I’ve never been offended by
anything a professor has ever said,”
he said. “Classmates are a different
story. And it’s not been directed to
ward me; it’s just been the topic in
general — the way that they speak
of it, or think of it. They have an un
educated opinion.”
Uneducated opinions may be an
average part of the college experi
ence, but for some gay students, vio
lence can also be a fact of life. Bon
nell said he has never felt
threatened on campus, and in fact,
it was at the University that he felt
motivated to reveal his sexuality to
a female friend.
“The thought just popped into
my head that I would tell her be
cause I was at a party she threw,
and there were two gay guys at the
party,” he said. “They were
boyfriends, and they were really
out, come out
today is National Coming
Out Day, and the University
offers services for students
ofali sexual orientations.
* Scott Bonne!! mentions the
Monday night Lesbian, Cay,
Bisexual. Transgender Youth
Croup, held at the Koinonia
Center at East 14th Avenue
and Kincaid Street. !t runs from
5-6:30 p.m., and everyone age
18-25 is welcome.
• For information or support,
call the lesbian, Cay,
Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
Alliance at 346-3360 or the
lesbian, Cay, Bisexual,
Transgender Educational and
Support Services program at
i46-n34fcE%sr Wm.
comfortable in the environment,
holding hands and hugging.
“I saw that my friend was per
fectly fine with it. None of my
friends had ever been OK with it in
that way — that I had noticed. So I
i
felt really comfortable telling her.
“The only awkward part was that
she wanted to go on a date about a
week before that. That was kind of
tough, to talk to her and be, like,
‘Oh, by the way, that date’s not go
ing to work, because..
Bonnell trails off again, laughing
as he recounts the incident. Ulti
mately, his first moment of self-dis
covery is a story about dating awk
wardness between and a young man
and a young woman.
How ordinary.
Contact the editor in chief
at editor@dailyemerald.com.
Self-defense
continued from page 1A
Apart from self-defense classes,
Department of Public Safety Asso
ciate Director Tom Hicks suggests
other methods people can use to
stay safe.
“One thing we recommend is to
find a friend or a trusted person to
walk with,” said Hicks, who noted
that in all of the assaults that took
place on campus last year, the vic
tim was alone. He also advised stu
dents to walk on well-lit paths at
night and be aware of their sur
roundings.
“Be confident and appear confi
dent when you’re walking about,”
Hicks said.
In case of an attack, Hicks said
one’s best line of defense is noise.
“Make a lot of noise,” he said. “If
someone comes from behind you,
just yell, ‘No, go away.’ Just scream.”
Hicks added that DPS also gives
away whistles, which can be used in
emergencies.
After citing research that shows
it is better to resist the attacker
than to submit, Hicks suggests
scratching or kicking, or if the at
tacker is male, kneeing him in the
groin. Hicks said if students
choose to buy mace or pepper
spray, they must know how to use
these tools properly.
The DPS Web site, http://safety
web.uoregon.edu, has more infor
mation about campus crime statis
tics and safety.
Contact the freelance editor
at ayishayahya@dailyemerald.com.
Prom
continued from page 5A
son, a student handing out pam
phlets at the ASUO Street Faire.
LGBTQA member Cathlene Mc
Graw said prom has been consid
ered by some to be a ‘heterosexist’
occasion. She said while there will
be no king or queen crowned at
the Queer Prom, the event cele
brates all types of relationships.
The Queer Prom will take place
Saturday in the ballroom at the
Red Lion Inn, located at 205
Coburg Road from 8 p.m. until
midnight. It will feature dancing
and pinatas, as well as music by DJ
Coco. Tickets are available at the
door and cost $5 per person or $8
per couple. There will also be a
photographer to capture the mem
ories of the special night, with pho
to prices ranging from $5 to $45.
Organizers said anyone with an
open mind and the need to have a
good time is invited to attend, with
or without a date.
Athena Ehnot is a freelance writer
for the Emerald.
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100 LOST & FOUND
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105 TYPING/RESUME SERVICES
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120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Kaleidoskop sixth edition textbook
and workbook for sale. Used sum
mer term. For German 200 level
classes. Only $70. No tapes or CDs.
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998-8731.
GO DUCKS!
Horoscope by Linda C. Black
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 11). Shop carefully
before you buy real estate or something impor
tant for your home. Be critical. Read all the fine
print. Dig for the details. The more you know be
fore you write the check, the better the surprises
will be.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10
is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21 -April 19) _ Today is a 7 _ One
little thing could cause difficulties, so go over
your checklist again. Do everything perfectly,
and you'll impress a very influential person.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 6 _ An
outing this weekend will do wonders to bright
en your spirits. This doesn't have to be expen
sive. Meanwhile, put one of your worries to rest
or simply toss it out.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21) _ Today is a 7 _
You're blessed with good communication skills,
and they're getting even better. Don't hesitate to
bring up a delicate subject (money) with a loved
one.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 5 _
You're not working hard for nothing, you know.
But you can still get somebody to help. That
wouldn 't be a violation of the rules.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ You're
smart but not infallible. A scheme that at first
seems brilliant still needs some more work. Be
cautious in order to avoid extra expenses.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ Keep
at it, and soon you'll have things arranged to
your liking. Don't worry too much about where
you'll get the financing. Work up your plan, then
relax.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct 22) _ Today is a 7 _ The
more you learn, the more powerful you become,
but you don't know everything yet. A silly house
hold frustration could have you stalled, but you
can figure it out. Keep trying.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is a 6 _ A
financial reversal inspires you to be more cre
ative and inventive, maybe even more frugal.
Make the switch from a bad habit to a good one,
and do it for keeps.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 7
_ It'll soon be a lot easier to get information, but
that doesn't mean it's all good. There'll be more
gossip and innuendo. Check out what you hear
before you pass it along.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is a 6 _
Your decision should be made by now. If not,
finish your research and make up your mind.
You want to be ready when the time is right.
You'll know when.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is an 8 _ If
you're gonna be late for a date, better call and
keep your sweetheart informed. "Hanging out
with friends" may not be considered a valid ex
cuse, by the way.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 6 _ Stay
out of the congestion as much as you can in or
der to minimize confusion. And, don't offer your
opinion unless they ask for it. Until then, they
won't be listening.
120 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Twin Bed, Full Set-NEEDS TO GO.
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3281.
Sunday is mage knight. Demo and
tournaments. Emerald City Comics
770 E. 13th. 345-2568.
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Run your “FOR SALE” ad (items
under $1,000) for 5 days. If the
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125 FURNITURE/APPLIANCES
Like new (used 2 weeks) Haier 1.8
cubic ft. dorm/mini refrigerator 20x
20x21 inches, $150; Two black met
al standing lamps, $50 each; Two
oak bar stools, $40 each. 302-1843.
130 CARS/TRUCKS/CYCLES
Inferno Red
2001 Limited edition PT Cruiser
5-Spd, exterior sealant, undercoat
body protection, tasteful upgrades,
OOOgah horn, One owner, 12K
miles, non-smoker, garaged. Call
Dallas. 484-0944. $19,500.
130 CARS/TRUCKS/CYCLES
1992 Honda Civic Cx.
Red. Clean. Runs well. All records.
$2100. 484-0106.
'91 Chevy Corsica, burgundy, 4 dr,
auto, pwr locks, 103 K miles. $1500
obo. 338-8163.
‘01 Dodge Neon SE. 5-spd, excel,
condition, 43,500 mi., tilt, ps, A/C,
dual air bags, $3500.485-5763
‘97 Nissan Altima. Auto., air, cruise,
pwr. wnd/locks. 96,000 mi. $4,995.
Don 485-4946 (h) 465-6555 (w).
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Sunday 6:02 - 7:1 3 p.m.
Eugene Christian Fellowship
89780 N. Game Farm Rd.
CATHOLIC CAMPUS
MINISTRY
St Thomas More Newman Center
Daily Mass M-F, 5:15PM
Wed. Mass 9:00PM (Student Mass)
Sat. Mass 5:00PM
Sun. Mass 9:00,11:00AM,
7:30PM (Student Mass)
1850 Emerald St • 346-4468
www.newmanctr-uoregon.org
Call 346-4343 to list
your services here;.
Unitarian Universalists
Campus Group
Meets each Sunday
6:30-8:00 Koinonia Center
for more info. 683-9064.
Central Lutheran Church (ELCA)
Welcomes you!
Holy Communion:
Sundays 8:15 & 10:45am; 6:30pm
18th & Potter *345-0395
130 CARS/TRUCKS/CYCLES
‘86 Volkswagen Golf 113K, new
tires, ‘04 tags, runs good. $995/obo.
Call home 541-687-9414 or cell 503
753-3244.
'91 Volkswagen Cabriolet, etienne
Aigne edition. High performance en
gine, full power, A/C, maroon, new
black top, excellent cond., mechani
cally sound. $4900 obo, 345-9061.
Perfect student car, 1992 Geo Met
ro, excellent gas mileage, economi
cal, runs well. 100,000 miles, $1000.
485-5763.
‘90 VW Golf Wolfsburg, 4 door, au
to, sunroof, red. Runs and looks
great. $2350 Obo. 684-9865.
140 BICYCLES
2002 Men’s 15’ Specialized Har
drock with Judy Rock shocks, forks
and extras. $275. Robert 685-0804.
Computer, $350/obo great deal, in
cludes 17in. monitor, printer & ether
net for Broadband, 515-4948.
Guaranteed used cameras, all
formats. Buy •Sell*Trade'Repair.
McRIH’s Cameras 688-7739
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