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Suicid By CHERE COPE "How could he have done it? I'd never had the nerve." This is the view many people have of suicide, until they them selves are faced with a situation so desperate there seems no other way out. Suicide is very prevelent among ollege students, according to Dr. erman Salzberg, professor of psychology at USC. In fact it ranks second only to accidents as the maior cause of student death. "The pressures on students are very great, especially the ones in their first year," says Dr. Salzburg. The main cause is usually interper sonal, that is, breaking up with a boy or girl-friend,. loss of friends or crowd. The student feels alienated or isolated."Many freshman feel the shock of coming from a pro tected enviroment, such as home, to a place where no one is looking out for them is too much to handle. Although there is no 'typical' suicide, studies have shown that there are some characteristics com mon to those who attempt to take their own life. "A potential suicide is usually a superior student with high aspirations and ambitions for himself. He is often dis-ilusioned with the institutions and the future of society," maintains Dr. Salzburg. Suicide is not a rare occurance, adds the professor. "An estimated 2 per cent of the population has already tried it. Thats several mill ion people. Among students, las year, 10,000 tried to take their own life, while 1,000 succeeded." Women are 3 times as likely as men to attempt suicide., while men are usually more successful. Women generally use pills or wrist cutting; ways that take a long time and they are more often discovered, while men tend to use more lethal methods, such as guns, jumping, or hanging. "A suicide does not have to be crazy, which is a thought that crosses most poeples minds," con tinues Dr. Salzburg. "They just become desperate; at the moment they see no other way out except BI P1 919 Sun to end it all." The Doctor says that if a potential suicide would com municate his problem to other people, whether it be a friend or a professional agency, he would see that there is a solution. "The only trouble with killing yourself is that it is so final. There is no turning back." Internationa Togetl By Tim Conboy The international Committee of the University Union and the Inter national Student Club are making plans for International Week, November 13-19. Theme for the Week this year is "Togetherness for Peace." Decorations of Russell House will begin on November 10 and continue on the 11th and the 12th. Several events on schedule include an Inter national Coffee House, lectures from various speakers involved in foreign affairs, a concert of Ger man Lieder (songs of the 1800's), a Latin Fiesta, and an International Bazaar. Seventy-five percent of the money earned last year from the bazaar went to the Pakistan Relief Fund. This year, profits will go to the World University Service help ing to increase education in Bengal and also to help Ugandans. Sen< GAMECO JDGET TAPI ACES THE BEST ON SALE 4M NLY *3.59 EACI] iter (Across fr-om U.S.C.Hn Jesper If a person has had a past history of suicide attempts he is more likely to try again in the future. "A person is less likely to succeed the first time," says Dr. Salzburg. "Most always a student contemplating kil ling themselves will communicate his thoughts to his friends. He definitely should be encouraged to I week hernes Another fund raising drive will take place, will be the WUSC Marathon. The purpose is to support "Little USC", 10 children located in Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, and elsewhere around the world. It takes approximately $1500 to support 10 children," stated Mr. Giles.The proceeds from the Marathon will be put into trust funds and trade schools for the chil dren. The purpose of International Week Giles said "was to further the increase of understanding between America and international stu dents." The week will end on Sunday, November 19, at 6:00 PM with an International Banquet. It is open to the public with tickets prices at $3.00. During the banquet, there will be a play and Classical Chinese Dancers. i the CK home! ES e o ate wa seek professional help." Dr. Salzburg feels that the number of suicides could be signifi cantly reduced if only the suicide would try to talk to someone or seek professional help. "A person intent on taking his own life is usually so desperate he fells he doensn't have anyone to turn to. 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