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Students may be Z By KARLA FULMER of Staff Writer Th USC ? At a party the other night, I was *nt( asked a question about HIV in relation to ^ir< v'AIDS. It occurred to me a lot of people might have questions about this disease. ^ HIV stands for Human Immuno- pw-WTX~T deficiency Virus, and AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency 3 Syndrome. The two are related but are not the same. You don't have to JF U ATTAC U?..~ I IT\ / W^r *. nave avilvo iu iiavc ni v . There are four stages of the HIV ";disease: acute infection, asymptoI - matic (clinical latency), chronic symptoms and ' AIDS. The HIV virus is transmitted through ^ bodily fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal ac[ fluids. Although these fluids are considered to be jq the most capable of transmitting AIDS, any rat( ;body fluid, even tears, saliva and sweat, can the contain minute amounts of the virus. Most per medical experts, however, have said these flu- to i ids, when compared to blood, semen and vagi- ( nal secretions, do not pose a serious threat. ber The HIV virus usually enters the body be* through some small tear or cut in the skin and fati enters the bloodstream. This is why unprotect- fev ed sex and shared needles are so dangerous. Every time an individual has sex, some type AI Fall! ^prt 111 Rev fjjlWide Panic j l^hec banc! : -% - Smoke/ Di Don't forget to I try one of our * 6 delicious subs! Quality and Service fignTESgl ftfrTn ! Large j j Build l-Topping 11 own I PIZZA II PI2 (carry-out S 99 I I '"topping* 0 ' | I Exp: 10/31/93 Exp: 10/31/93 IS Valid at participating stores only. I El Valid a \ol f(ood with any other offer. J*0.1 #0( K SI Prices may vary. Customer nays 'I- trices fcmZ? sales ta* where applicable. f)eli\ery h??l^e sates I areas limited to ensure sate driving _ __ 1- areas.1 I.1JI Our drivers carry less lhan $20.00. 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Ever condoms, however, are not 100 percent safe They can break, and it has been recentl) proven some brands of condoms might not bt an effective barrier to the HIV virus. If you have any other questions, feel free tc contact the Thomson Student Health Center 01 write to The Gamecock. The national AIDS hotline and the S.C. Department of Health anc Environmental Control can also answer questions about AIDS. Karla Fulmer is a peer sexuality educator a\ the Open Door Health and Wellness Programi office. 'ant your dirt! sn doing unseemly things on the r if you've played a particularly ? r> a to,? r*? i. iiK UII yuui iiic \JCIIIICUUL;K hear your story! Your ty is assured. Send your first )ne number and your story to tor, The Gamecock Newspaper, il or call the Features Editor at We could make you famous. aiittcock it Simple. [O I Jfess. TV ng! L'X w I ,J mm ? . 620 Harden St. (nex _ "Slam Time" ares only. I Iv^On! r offer. 1 imer pays ble. Delivery safe driving. han $20.00. lali/cd for s Pi/za H All Mc Greek gro\ informatio [ By PHEOBIA COOPER I Staff Writer USC ? If you are interested in I joining or knowing more about , black Greek fraternities or sororiI ties, you will want to attend at . least part of the upcoming National Pan-Hellenic Council Day. NPHC Day is an annual event , that will be held Thursday, Sept. , 30. The day is sponsored by the , Fraternity and Sorority Council and is designed to help the public learn , more about the black Greeks at ; USC. The day will begin at 8 a.m. in ) the Grand Marketplace with the r president's breakfast, which the ; Greek presidents, Greek Life staff i and student affairs renresentatives J -r will attend. At noon, each group will set up ( on the Russell House patio and f give a presentation either through verbal response or stepping and pass out fliers to inform everyone of later events. At 7 p.m., the NPHC Showcase will take place in the Russell House Ballroom. During the showcase, each group will give a formal presentation on its organization. There will also be an informal question-and-answer period that will give students the opportunity to talk with representatives one on one. Senior accounting major Antonio Elliott, second vice president of the NPHC Fraternity Council and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, said the day is "a great opportunity for all who don't know about the historically black letter organizations on our campus to learn more about them, and for those who are contemplating joining these groups an excellent time for them to meet members of the different organizations." "It's sort of like a pre-hype," said Derrick Harrison, coordinator for Greek life. All eight of the NPHC Greek groups. Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma, will be repreBUCKIE Tired of Dance Classic Rock Ba J) Today's Countn 1 Looking for a b; that plays Alteri Come to... ;t to the Cycle Center in Five V O L L E Y B A Experience the Exciter of SEC Competition use vs ALABAMA Friday, October 1, 7 pnr BICYCLE GIVE-A-WAY pliments of The Cycle Center o use vs MISSISSIPPI ST. Sunday, October 3, 2 pr Cheerleaders, T-shirts, Music 8 USC vs GEORGIA Tuesday, October 5, 7 pr -HAT DAYFREE Hats To Everyone itches Held In Blatt PE Center, C :ips hold n festival NPHC presentation times The presentation times for the different groups on Thursday for National Pen-Hellenic Council day are: Noon - Delta Sigma Theta 12:10 p.m. Kappa Alpha Psi 12:20 p.m. Zeta Phi Beta 12:30 p.m. Phi Beta Sigma 12:40 p.m. Alpha Kappa Alpha 12:50 p.m. Omega Psi Phi 1 n m Sioma frammn Rhn 1:20 p.m. Alpha Phi Alpha sented. "I really support feedback from student perspectives," Harrison said. "If somebody has a question and feels intimidated to ask it in open form, I'll have a box or mechanism in place for that purpose, and you would not have to be identified." Harrison advises the Greek system on campus, promoting activities and programs and encouraging and enhancing participation among the Greek community. Many freshmen come to campus wanting to know about the NPHC Greeks because they don't rush like other Greek groups. This showcase, like rush, is a good chance for students to ask questions, solicit information or highlight accomplishments and other activities. Eventually, this process will be consistent with other Greeks, Harrison said. "It will give students a chance to get to know Greeks from a personal standpoint instead of what they hear about on campus, like all they do is party," said Jerome Dawson, an Omega Psi Phi member. "Some people come to campus intimidated by the Greek program. This gives them an opportunity to talk one on one and learn about the things we do that people aren't aware of." Music? rs? K? ar native Music? I O o" ! Points) 254-DELI Kim Hudson, Head Coach I f Five Points) n * More n Jym 307