Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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View Breast ii Silicone implants severe health cor It's rather sad that our society over a million women have fel breast implants. From the moment they appeari men saw them as an alternative them. The use of augmentative si cepted and common practice and ing a fad. By far, the most common form is breast imDlantatinns And now be prudent to discontinue use of tion of safety. For most of the women who Y have been no problems. For mot the implants have caused side effi implant to arthritis, tumors and < suggest that the product had not was presented to the public. At this time the FDA still has e bans which were sparked by tf which the implants may be respon Shouldn't long-term testing be to the public to be implanted in t have revealed potential health haz a million women walking arou bodies? What the FDA has done is sug? 45 days while a panel tries to deci It seems apparent that there is ? and illness because of these impla over whether to use them? How c important than having a healthy b weigh the gain. Using a new drug or surgical better tested may be understand; danger. If scientists came up with was not fully tested, by all mean then we have saved uncountable li can it hurt someone who is already But not using complete prudei used soley for cosmetic purposes reason anyone would deem it reasi bring forth some serious questions Weight room facilities poor To the editor: After five silent semesters at this university, I feel it is time to draw attention to what is probably one of the most overlooked and underrated problems facing the health and fitness conscious members of the Carolina student body. The Sol Blatt Physical Education Center's excuse for a weight room is nothing less than pitiful. Although this is a problem that is encountered by only a small minority on campus, it is still a serious enough one to merit some sort of action. Where there is a need for five benches, there is but one (for those of you who do not know s V j POINT nplants : may cause nplications is so appearance conscious that t compelled to get silicone gel ed on the market, droves of woto settling for what nature gave urgery has developed into an acperhaps even verged on becomof cosmetic surgeries performed the FDA is suggesting it would implants due to the recent queslave received the implants, there *e than 3,000 of them, however, sets ranging from ruptures in the wen lupus. This would seem to been adequately tested before it lot reached a verdict on proposed te reports of complications for isible. conducted on any item released odies? And shouldn't these tests ,ards long betore there were over ind with the implants in their *est that implants not be used for de just how dangerous they are. i real potential for complications ' nts. Where then lies the question an having larger breasts be more ody? The potential risks far outtechnique that could have been able when someone's life is in a possible cure for AIDS, but it s it should be tried. If it works, ives, and if it doesn't, how much / terminally ill? Iceland caution over a product ; is inexcusable. Of course, the onable to take such a risk should about our society as well. what a bench is, or for what it is used, just keep pushing your pencils and don't worry about it). One of the four Nautilus cables is broken, and two of the remaining three are frayed. The administration was generous enough to provide a rather primitive leg press machine for those of us who desire something more than pigeon legs, but they forgot to include a seat. It's real tough to worry about quadricep development with a sixinch steel pipe in lieu of something to sit on. It tends to disturb one's concentration. While the weight room itself is in dire straits, I must commend whoever is in charge around here (??) on the aerobics room. It's stocked to the roof with state of the art equipment such as computerized stairmasters (there are 11 Quest Jenny Groen, Art Major "I think everyone is born with "I th the capability to be homosexual base) but is given the opportunity to make that choice." ^^ros Carolina Plaza Stop right there! I know you peopl You're just like me. You read the first coi pie of lines of the article, get the gener idea, and move on to the personals. Well, this is an article that you've got read in full to understand the situation. S read it and then you can find out who lov< whom or who had a good time at Groi Saturday night. USC should purchase the Carolina Pla; Hotel The funds that would be used to purcha; the property have already been specificali earmarked to be used for this purpose, f; cility upkeep and expansion. The universil is legally bound to use this money for faci ity upkeep and expansion only. It is, therefore, inaccurate to simply s< that we should use the money for acaden ics. The university could, conceivably, a: the Commission on Higher Education f< special permission to change the use of tl funds. However, the fraction of our tuitic that goes to the fund is already as low ; $75 per student per semester, a figure th has been the same for 20 years and is con parable to similar institutions. Even so, USC would not have enoug Priorities wrong In this time of recession, decreased r< venue, high jobless rates and severe budg< cuts, the University of South Carolina mad the unwise decision to purchase the Cai olina Plaza Hotel for $3.95 million la; semester. According to Earle Holley, USC assoc ate vice president of business and financ< the funds could be used only for buildings. r* tT i nuwcvcr, siaic ^ommissiuner ui rugnt Education Fred Sheheen has said thos funds used for the hotel purchase could b used to support academic and non-academi services. It is quite obvious to me that, if possible this money should be used for academi programs rather than a new building. USC President John Palms said after th purchase that there could be no mor budget cuts, and that there are already 14 vacant positions at the university. If the money is spent at all, the universit should use it to fill some of these vacar cies, reimburse student government th $100,000 the administration borrowed la: year and help the overall academic integrit of the university. It is a travesty to spend millions of do] If you have an Issue < you would like to see addressed in Crossfirt it in a suggestion Box or Call The Gamect three of those, boys and girls, each have one costing about four times the get fi amount of a good bench), compu- tributi ter controlled rowing machines and bit m stationary bikes (surprise ? these peopli have computers, too). weigh gustec Now, don't get me wrong here, and tl folks. I'm aware of the importance that is of a good aerobics room. But the majority of the people who utilize Wh this wonderfully-planned and eco- near 2 nomically intelligent facility do not shy f< represent the tuition-paying student classrt body. They are either professors attend and other faculty members in their nored social security collection years or powei selves grotesquely overweight students an^ . who visit the place once, find out behinc it involves work (even with the computers) and then leave. I know these people need to I!' ? . ion: Do you think people are born mm III \^H ? V 9H ffc Kevin Polk, Hayes Noblt Criminal Justice Major Psychology link it's a choice they make "I think it's definil I on their environment." my classes I've chemical and in th person." s Fir?^ sound investment e money to provide adequate facilities for the u_ students. al Futhermore, the real estate market is currently depressed and a buyers' market exto ists. Less than $4 million, for a 14-story ?o building and a city block adjacent to cam-s pus is a steal. lP So the question is not "Do we have the money?" but "Do we have the need?" The answer is undoubtedly yes. In order to meet its need for adequate office space and meeting rooms, the university is cury rendy renting property all over the city of l~ Columbia. The acquisition of the hotel y would result in the saving of at least $500,000 annually. Purchasing the Carolina Plaza Hotel is ly not a spur of the moment idea. The univern~ sity has needed and wanted this property for years. Now that we have the money and 3r the opportunity, let's not pass it up. le >n Now you can read the personals. as at ri_ - Manish Shrivastava , Manish Shrivastava is the student president ' ;h of USC. ; in hotel purchase lars on an unnecessary piece of property while the investment in people- students, le faculty and staff- are being shirked. r. Buying the hotel only spreads the universt sity's available funds thinner. That is a very impractical move, especially during the i- worst economic downturn this country has ~~ ^ seen since the Great Depression. Even if the university has the money to j >r spend, that does not necessarily mean it < e should be spent. If most Americans did | e that, savings and loans would not exist. ! c Fiscal responsibility is a must at USC. i We cannot make questionable investments > while the economy is in such doubt. All : that leads to is more hardshin for academics A and services at the university. e I think this university community has had e enough of that. ; ^ The smartest decision the university could make is to save that money until the y economy improves, and that could be another year. e - Gordon Mantler y i Gordon Mantler is a news editor of The [. Gamecock. or question ? or USC Voices, please drop E3 / 1 Kk Newsroom at 777-7726. 2 I y J PWitr\r ir UUIIVI II Eric V Copy De: Kathy H the opportunity to stay or to t as well, but I think the dision of funds could be a little Patri< lore equal. There are other e on this campus who use the it room regularly and are dis- Caroline 1 with the lack of equipment Greg Ric te condition of the equipment : available. Graphic; iile this problem is nowhere Ryan is important as say the neces}r political correctness in the Advertisin aom, it still deserves proper Renee on. If it continues to be igand swept under the rug, the -s that be may find them- The Gamecock w visited by some very big 200-250 words. F ate weightlifters with sore if a student, must b The Gamecock re libel or space limi ?. . ^ar^er under any drcum; English junior homosexual? 5, Emily Manigaull, Major History Major :ely genetic. In '1 think they're born that way, learned it's but whether they practice it is e makeup of a their choice." Students ignore voting obligation - Sandra Stringer Hey, are you registered to vote? If so, do you actually go through the motions of voting? You must know (unless you are living in a local cave) that presidential elections are this year. I voted in local and state elections last year, and with the exception of the friend who accompanied me, I think I was the only person younger than 50 in the voting booth. Part of the problem must be that no one really seems sure who to vote for. Being an informed voter in any election seems to be a practical impossibility. This is, however, a little more important than, say, putting off doing the dishes because you have to sit down and balance your checkbook. You really have to do this. I listen to people complain year in and J^ out about how the government mishandles this or that issue and how^^TO^p everything boils down to bureac- * ' racy, etc. In the long run I have to wonder if talking jruui uwuiti, uicu con oiiu uicy wui pruviue you wiui the names and addresses you need, or at the very least steer you in the right direction. If you're not registered :all and ask how you can get registered. It may be a cliche, but what the hell. .. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. So be a real citizen of the United States and try to make this country what you believe it can and should be. We have the technology. Sandra Stringer is the graduate adviser for WUSC. amecock i vmci ivianayiny luiiui ifard Tige Watts sk Chief Viewpoint Editor [eberger Shelley Magee News Editors ck Villegas/Gordon Mantler i! Editor Photography Editor :kabaugh Virginia Marshall 5 Editor Sports Editor Sims Ben Breazeale g Manager Production Manager Gibson Laura Day ill try to print all letters received. Letters should be ull name and professional title, or year and major ?e included along with address and phone number, iserves the right to edit letters for style, possible tations. The Gamecock will not withhold names stances. puuucs 10 someone oetween tne ages ot 18 and 28 is only slightly less trivial than talking about the weather or the latest USC president. The funny thing is that people I talk to are not stupid. It is that portion of the American public, the young crowd that actually is capable of making intelligent decisions, that doesn't vote. I guess people are apathetic. They say their one vote won't make a difference, but that's a load of BS, and you know it As a part of the "voting public," you almost force your political leaders to pay attention. "Being an informed voter in any election seems to be a practical impossibility/1 Let's say that you think education or environmental issues or whatever your thing is gets no attention in this ;tate. Kindly stop your bitching, get out a pen and 3aper, and write a letter or two. Don't use the excuse hat you don't know who to write to. Strom Thuimond md Ernest Hollings are your state senators. You can vrite to either of these guys at the following address: dcik/." Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 If you want to find out specifically who is running in l/Allf rtrtll J *L?.. 111 J - ' -'