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News 29,003 cases of AIDS reported by Keith C. Casper Jr. Staff Writer “Looking ahead... can see the potential for this disease being much worse than mankind has ever seen before.” Dr. Ward Cates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control stated. AIDS is regarded as a gay disease by many uninformed peo ple. This idea is wrong - deadly wrong. Heterosexuals have con tracted AIDS, as well as innocent children, from blood transfusions and blood products. AIDS is everyone’s problem. Now more than ever, people must be careful; AIDS has no cure and once diagnosed with full-blown AIDS, a person has an average of two years or less to live. In 1986 there were 29,003 cases of AIDS reported nationally; of these cases there were 16,3001 deaths. These cases do not in dude ARC (AIDS related com plex) victims. ARC, a milder form of AIDS (not deadly) leads to full-blown AIDS 25 percent of the time. There are an estimated 10 times the number of victims infected with ARC than with AIDS, says cascade AIDS pro ject, Oregon’s federally funded AIDS program. In Oregon, as of February, there were 128 diagnosed cases of There is a recommendation by Cascade AIDS project to avoid the use of others’ razors or tooth brushes. AIDS is spread by blood, semen, and vaginal fluids. AIDS condom is considered a very dangerous sexual act. ‘Fisting’ (intercouse with fingers or hands) or ‘Rimming’ (oral/anal contact) as well as anal sex are all con sidered very dangerous by Aids is not spread easily. Casual contact will not spread the virus. Tears, sweat, sneezes, or saliva (except heavy kissing) says Cascade AIDS project, are not considered to be a risk factor in the spread of the disease. AIDS so far, with 81 deaths. AIDS is here and it is time that we acknowledge its presence. AIDS is not spread easily. Casual contact will not spread the virus. Tears, sweat, sneezes, or saliva (except heavy kissing) says Cascade AIDS project, are not considered to be a risk factor in the spread of the disease. Objects used or touched by people with the AIDS virus poses no risk. is spread by sexual contact. As long as body fluids are exchang ed, this may spread the virus. Charlottesville AIDS recourse network has distributed an ex cellent pamphlet on ‘safe sex.’ The pamphlet evaluates and catagorizes sexual activities that are safe, risky, and dangerous. This pamphlet is available in the Student Health Center. Vaginal and Oral sex without a Charlottesvelle AIDS recourse network. These activities transmit the virus either by semen, vaginal fluids or through blood contact because so many of these acts may injure body tissues. Mixing alcohol with other drugs is considered to be dangerous (it may cause so meone to forget to use a con dom.) “Poppers” (rush or bolt - recreational inhalants) are considered risky to use becaus they weaken the immun system. You can reduce your chanc of getting aids. The Americai College Health Associatioi recommends you stay fit. Eating right, getting enougl sleep, as well as proper stres management, in conjunction with mature sexual decision and behavior can help greatly j safeguarding yourself against deadly disease. “Safe sex' means the restriction of a fluids during intercourse. Much is misunderstood abou AIDS testing. The test can onl show the presence of AIDS an tibodies in the blood. This dot not mean that a person ha AIDS, or even that they wi develop AIDS. However, if person tests positivily, media counseling should be sought in mediately. If tests are positive people should regard themselve as carriers, even if symptoms d not occur. So - play it safe. Use a coi dom if you do have sex. Protei yourself and protect others. Sweepstakes more fun than chemistry “All you have to do is watch,” said Victor Shaffer, Director of Advertising and Promotion for NCTV. “It’s a lot easier and more fun than chemistry or calculus. And you can win some great prizes! I’d enter hundreds of times if I could.” To win the Grand Prize' choice of $2,500 in cash or a personal computer or a home entertainment center, students can complete an entry blank, in cluding the answer to any of the ridiculous trivia questions, and mail the entry directly to NCTV at 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. In additon to the $2,500 Grand Prize, on thousand lucky winners will receive special samples of some of their favorite products, plus NCTV T-Shirst, buttons, and more. To be eligible to win one of the 1,001 prizes, enries for the NCTV Ridiculous Trivia M3 Going to McDonald’s* is almost as much a part of school as going to class. You’ve made us the place to meet, to talk, to have a good time, to celebrate your victories and help forget defeats. You’ve made McDonald’s more than just another place to eat. And that’s why, at McDonald’s, we say... IT'S A GOOD TIME FOR THE GREAT TASTE. CCC Students Show your student body card and receive a regular size soft drink FREE! A different food offer each month (with pur chase of any large sandwich). çn984 McDonald’s Corporation /v\ Apply now for aviation training with the Navy NAVCAD program. If you are selected, you will be guraranteed flight training upon graduation. No obligation until you accept a commission. • • • • • • Excellent training Great benefits Paid travel worldwide 30 days paid vacation Rapid promotions Special opportunity to complete bachelors degree QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2.0 GPA Maximum age 24" U.S. citizen Single, no dependents Physically fit Full time student MCDONALD’S No. 7189 1450 MOLALLA AVENUE Call Navy Officer Programs for more details. Call 1-800-452-3872, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Trivial Pursuit, you have chance to win National Colle; Televison’s Ridiculous Triv Sweepstakes. NCTV is offerii students the opportunity to w $2,500 in a no-risk sweepstake by answering some absdurc simple trivia questions. The Ridiculous Trivi Sweepstakes is being launch] here Monday, February 16 ai will last through Sunday, Mari 1. On the air after each NCI program, student viewers wi be asked to answer a ridiculoi seen. KKK populalarit] discussed Feb.h EARN YOUR AVIATOR WINGS WITH AN A.A. Completed at least 60 semester hours OREGON CITY, OR 97045 Page 4 fer, “we wanted tt> give everyone a chance to watch NCTV, be ridiculous, and win top-notch prizes. You can’t ask for a better deal.” National College Television (NCTV) is a service of Campus Network, Inc. Students in pursuit of $2,5000 asked to answer ridiculous trivia questions, NCTV (National College Televison Network) is to award 1,001 super prizes. Even if you’ve never won at. Homecoming dance Saturday from 9pm * 1am The w Studentgj Center. g McDonald’s Sweepstakes must be received no later than March 5, 1987. The drawing will take place March 13, 1987, and all winners will be notified by mail on or after that date. Winning prizes for watching television may sound too good to be true, but NCTV is making it happen. What’s more, there’s no entry fee, no risk (these are ridiculous questions!), and no strings attached. According to NCTV’s Shaf Dr. David Horowitz from tl history department at Portlai State University will be i Clackamas Community Collei to talk about the Ku Klux Kia in Oregon in the 1920' tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. in the McLoughl Theatre. His lecture will include a bri history of Ku Klux Klan a tivities with the focus on tl political climate in Oregon i the 20’s. Professor Horowitz will e plain what prompted tl popularity of Klan activity Oregon in the 1920’s, when o ficial membership was highi than in any other state in tl United States. It will be a one hour lectut which includes a question at answer period. Dr. Horowitz’s appearance sponsored by the Oegon Col mittee for Humanities. Admi sion is free. Clackamas Community ColleS