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Johnson's confession
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By J.T. WAGENHEIM
Staff Writer
Days after NBA superstar Ervin "Magic" Johnson
learned he was HIV-infected, the popular consensus
around campus seems to be of shock, dismay, and
concern.
"I am just shocked. You think of heroes like Magic
to be invincible. This will just make people think about
it (AIDS) a lot more," business freshman Tommy
Touchberry said.
Since Johnson's announcement last Thursday, widespread
concern about AIDS has been more prevalent
than ever before. President George Bush declared he
would attempt to get more support from Capitol Hill
for AIDS.
Furthermore, since Johnson's announcement, people
seem to realize that AIDS is not just a homosexual
and intravenous-drug user disease. Over the past few
years, AIDS has stricken the heterosexual community
as well.
Many people said if a superstar like Magic Johnson
can get it, anyone can.
"This (AIDS) is one of the only things in our society
which doesn't have any prejudices," criminal justice
senior Jay Tronco said. "You can be black, white,
Oriental, Hispanic, rich or poor and still get AIDS."
Many around the USC campus agree it is certainly
in their best interest to practice safe sex. Johnson's
condition is just a reminder that AIDS can happen to
them.
"This drives home a heavy message. . . people
need to make wiser decisions when it comes to sexuality,"
Dr. James Turner of the Thomson Health Center
said.
Local pharmacies have not yet noticed an influx of
condom buyers this past weekend, but some say they
are expecting heavier sales later in the week.
"We are anticipating an increase in sales," said Jo
Powell, manager of Eckerd's at Columbia Mall.
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said he has not noticed any condom sales differences,
but said he will know better the effect of Johnson's
announcement later in the week.
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"I am glad that Magic is doing what the public
needs him to do, and that is to bring more attention to
the disease. But I think it is sad that something like
this has to happen to bring that attention to it," junior
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Johnson also declared he "has to educate the black
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"I think that in the black community this will definitely
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Jay Bell said.
Over the past few days Johnson's attitude has remained
calm, cool, and collective, while many feel
that it took a great amount of courage to make the
announcement
"I admire Magic for his courage throughout this
whole ordeal. It definitely took a lot for him to admit
what he did," humanities freshman Janice Feldman
said.
Many USC students are proud Johnson is taking it
upon himself to educate the public about AIDS as
they extend a great amount of sympathy to him and
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"It is a tragedy when anyone in or out of the public
eye becomes HIV-infected. However, I am glad to see
that Magic is going to use his public recognition to
spread the message of safe sex and the risk which
AIDS poses to all Americans," education graduate
John Lowery said.
For the same reason people listened to Magic Johnson
to drink Pepsi-Cola or wear Converse sneakers,
they will listen to him when he talks about AIDS, a
group of female USC students said.
The first thing many wondered when they heard the
news was how Johnson contracted the virus. A
spokesman for the Los Angeles Lakers said Johnson
contracted it from heterosexual sex, although a specific
event and partner could not be pinpointed.
Immediately after Johnson delivered his announcement,
clinics and AIDS hotlines nationwide became
swamped with requests from people to be tested for
the HIV infection, officials reported.
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