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Meningitis CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • political science student, chose not to receive the vaccination “because it cost too much. ” A meningitis infection can re sult in brain damage, loss of limbs, kidney failure, hearing loss or death. If the disease is detected early enough, then it is possible to treat it with antibiotics. However, since the symptoms of bacterial meningitis so closely resemble those of the flu, it can be hard to catch. The disease also progress es very rapidly, and it can cause death within a few hours. “From what I know, [the risk] is not that big, or they’d make more of a deal out of it. So why worry about it, if it’s not really prevalent?” Perry said. However, some students are concerned about the possibility of an epidemic at USC. Second year English student Adam Habib said, “If there is a real concern from an epidemiological perspec tive, then there definitely needs to be some sort of statement from the administration to that effect.” The vaccine protects against the meningitis bacteria groups that account for 70 percent of all cases among college students. “The vaccine is not 100 percent; it only protects you against cer tain types of meningitis, but it’s the best protection that we have to offer right now,” King said. The effects of the vaccine last three to five years. However, “If there is a real concern from an epidemiological perspective, then there definitely needs to be some sort of statement from the administration to that effect.” ADAM HABIB SECOND-YEAR ENGLISH STUDENT while the vaccine might prevent a person carrying the bacteria from contracting meningitis, it does not ensure that the carrier will not spread the bacteria to other people. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com NAACP CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NAACP will make the report cards an annual process for presi dential candidates. “We can’t do what we need to do unless the SG is doing what they need to do,” Bryant said. “This is the first step for us to get active in SG.” Bryant said he was pleased with the candidates’ willingness to participate in the report card program. Such a positive response from candidates will most likely prompt the NAACP to organize a similar questionnaire for next year’s election, Bryant said. “We hope this can be some thing the students can look for ward to every year,” he said. Elections Commissioner Adam Bourne reviewed and ap I USC Student Government Report Cards Sponsored by the USC Chapter of NMCP Rank each of the following issues from 1 (being of most concern) through 7 (being of least concern) that is important to you. BRISTOW BROWN PATEL BORNEMANN Voter empowerment 6 3 56 Student Qrg. funding __ 2 6 _1__3 Discrimination in USC staff 3 1 2_ 4 Community service5733 Faculty that represent students 4 2 A 1 Noticeable student goverment 7 4 7 7 Interaction with student body 15 6 2 Note: Candidate Jim McFadden didn’t submit responses for this report proved the report cards before House on Wednesday and they were released to candi- Thursday. dates. - Copies of the report cards can Comments on this story?E-mail be obtained outside the Russell gamecockudesk@hotmail.com -1 Priority Reservations Lottery for Student Organizations for Fall 2002 2nd Floor Lobby Russell House February 21,2002 9:00 A.M. • 1st Ballroom Date and Weekly Meeting Room Space 10:00 A.M. - 2nd Ballroom Date Because of the high demand for space in the Russell House a "lottery" system is used to ensure equitable distribution of space to registered student organizations. The highest level of demand is for Ballroom reservations, however, the lottery system will apply to all reservabte spaces in the Russell House. For more information, contact Die Evert Services Office' at 777-7127 or stop by Russel House 218. Acadgmic Space will not be reserved until September 9, 2002. V_-/ Feb 18-22 Mon - Fri 10am-3pm ♦'^AY GRADUATES - ORDER NOW FREE CAP, GOWN, AND TASSEL WITH BASIC OR DELUXE PACKAGE FROM BALFOUR SAVE $34.00 (MAYBE MORE!!!) BASIC PACKAGE $59.50 INCLUDES 25 ANNOUNCEMENTS & ENVELOPES 25 THANK YOU NOTES 25 GOLD ENVELOPE SEALS 60 RETURN ADDRESS LABELS NO SHIPPING CHARGES!! - 6-8 DAY DEUVERY COMPARE PRICES!! UNDERGRAD CAP, GOWN & TASSELS (with tax): MASTERS AND DOCTORS CAN SAVE TOO!!! WE ARE NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH THE RUSSELL HOUSE BOOKSTORE. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED THROUGH THE BALFOUR OFFICE/STORE. BALFOUR -1609 BLOSSOM STREET (NEAR THE CORNER OF PICKENS & BLOSSOM) PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED WITH MC/VISA 803-254-5330 OR 1 -800-526-0290 CONVENIENT PARKING OPEN DAILY 8:30-4:30 Whaley's Mill Apartments Est. 1895 I A premiere location (walking distance to USC) I Fully furnished apartments I USC Shuttle service to campus I Swimming pool I Computer lab I Free movie rentals ► Social activities I Friendly management team ► Flexible leases available I 1,2,3) and 4 bedroom apartment Tours available now to improve your standard of living 803.254.7801 * *