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[PEOPLE PLACE! Heal Men's] CHRiS DIXON Start Writer A Feminism, often symbolized by individuals such as Gloria Steinam, gtu? has a new advocate in Jackson Katz, ^avf a farmer football player and founder ^ of the anti-sexist organization, Real Men. Katz will deliver his speech, mov "Football, Feminism and Other appi Contemporary Contradictions," at . a the "Outstanding Women at USC . ^ Celebration." *lon "The women at Women's Stu- en dent Services felt he would be good eve* because he is man involved in fern- * i. : ? _ j u..iU USC nasi issues, saiu neauiei u<xslansky, a graduate assistant with aw a Women's Student Services. "We star] hoped men would be more inclined ara to come and hear feminist issues un<^ discussed." ' As men become more sensitive a?? to women's issues, sexism should men begin to dissipate, she said. "W?1 "I dont know if it will change it, ^io but it will make some people think ting, twice about it," Zaslansky said, niori "It's important for men to get involved in women's issues." USC According to Zaslansky, Katz's porti speech will teach women all men acco are not monsters. "j "Ifs important for women to see tions that men are trying to make a dif- "We ference," Zaslansky said. "He played neec football, he was a typical jock. To mad hear women's issues coming from sure someone like that will break stereo- staw types." mad BUCKLE UP. IT'! Leader arc Garnet & Magazine The Gam The Gam WUSC - Applications can be 331. Deadline for coi All positions require that applies 2.50 overall or minimum GPR (whichever is greater), and must year (or equivalent experience). responses on their application for Board of Student Publications an< NURSES Al THEY Any nurse who just wants a jc find one. But if you're a nurs-^ ing student who wants to be in command of your own career, c the Army Nurse Corps. You'll be a competent professional, given patients and responsibilities comi ARMY Nil 5 WHATNOT] | | peak out ! - whe xcording to Michelle Jerome, ^vel dinator of Leadership and I icti's programs with the Women "1S?: lenfs Association, young men I 5 a lot to learn about feminism. woir iVe hope young men will learn | som feminism isn't just a women's ^eV ement," Jerome said. "It's an | ? -eciation of our differences and _ t is good with both sexes. Hope- I Soci r, it will alleviate the reputa- . ^ of feminism being militant. I 46,0 linism is about equality for ^ ybody." I over "he "Outstanding Women at krea ' Celebration" also includes an won rd presentation to the "Out- I fron iding Woman at USC." There ^ five finalists, all of whom are I tion jrgraduates. alan Ve started the award four years I ican to recognize the accomplish- over -! ? t :J I A us oi women, ueromesuiu. g lien were not getting the recog- at a n in school that men were get- | cer > Teachers were calling on men _ krea e." I date rhe "Outstanding Woman at T I" award gives women the op- won unity to celebrate each others' her ] mplishments. ? her i \ lot of times their contribu- | to fe 3 go unnoticed," Jerome said. Don' are making progress, and we I mal 1 to recognize where we have has e progress. We wanted to make I ing i s people knew about the out- bres ding contributions women have | F e on campus." stan 5 THE LAW ship posit ?available i Black Quarterl; i Editor lecock Summer I lecock Fall Edito FM Station Man picked up in the Russel upleted applications is i mts be junior or senior standing, havi required to remain in good standing have worked for the respective organi Applications are judged on their subm m, two letters of reference, and a form i Communications on April 24. IN THE ARMY, KENT JUST IN DEM 'RE IN COMMAND >b can , C~~) } with your level in Army officer, y Y^lpr/ respect you deserve. A onsider benefits only the Arm} treated as signing bonus, housin your own Vx weeks paid vacation?y< nensurate ? mand of your life. Call IRSE CORPS. BE ALL YOU CAN BE. nw t ARNOLD Staff Writer differenci ,, ? . i . pling, col arey was a 20-year-old college student ... , n her mother developed breast cancer. 00 m i though her mother survived the cancer, When jy became concerned about preventing the self, she r ase. exam at 1 he knew that cancer didn't usually strike ^jy ten her age, but she wondered, "Is there ^as ething I can do to reduce my chances of sloping breast cancer later?" doctor im Jreast cancer is an issue that touches women Form 1 ages. According to the American Cancer to pick uj ety, more than 180,000 American women ter or the develop breast cancer this year, and some flce 00 women will die from it. Health C Jthough cancer usually strikes women 50, some college-age women will develop *he A ist cancer. More importantly, all younger a list ?fr len can start now to protect themselves find that 1 breast cancer. form a m l monthly breast self-examination, affec- feggional ately known as a BSE, can be an early m system for detecting cancer. The Amer- onoe a Canes- Society recommends that all women m a Syne the age of 20 perform a BSE every month. Risk fi . woman who begins doing a breast exam Ove young age can protect herself from can- a fa and as she becomes aware of what her mother oi at feels like normally, she will be able to ct any changes immediately. are a an he BSE is a two-step process. First, a * Pers tan should lie down with a pillow behind nev right shoulder and her right arm behind age 30 head. Then she should use the left hand ]ong el the right breast for abnormal lumps, stating e t forget that some lumps are a part of noranatomy. A woman can be sure that she ' checked the breast thoroughly by choosi pattern (circular, for instance). The left mine if a ist should be checked in the same way. contribut 'or the second part of the process, she should Tfu d in front of a mirror. She should look for t^e facts The Gamec ions ager [ House room >pm, April 13. JM e a minimum GPR of in the major college ' zation for at least one itted samples of work al interview before the !| ? [AND. I '-n r mm of experience. As KiV" " ;! ? ; oull command the .nd with the added ' can offer?a $5000 ] >; jjk M / g allowances and 4 du'11 be well in com1-800-USA ARMY |l;:fS!l|boc?S i pS::V:83d^ east De S y>i-( . /w-.. ing attention to bo< is helps prevent br< es in the way her breasts look. Dim- ? gifl C or changes, swelling and discharge DlWMr*0l icate a problem. a woman begins doing a BSE her- I. Lie down aid put Qust remember to perform the breast low under yOUf ligh the same time every month, prefer- der. Place yOUf h( t after her period. If she thinks she behind your head, cted a problem, she should call her _ ,, , mediately. I. Use the finger | ore information about the BSE and middle fir ) a pamphlet, visit the Women's Cen- r hand to i Health and Wellness Programs Of- ,umPS Or thickenir i located at the Thomson Student fHiger pads are the enter- 3. Press firmly eno merican Cancer Society has published re not S U re hOV isk factors for breast cancer. If you provider or try to CC any of these factors apply to you, per- Lpq thp t:nnpr Dac ionthly BSE and have a health pro- breas( (ee|s |jk perfonn a breast examination at least ^ CUOT d ^ ar (usually, breast exams are included cological check-up). 4* Move around the actors for breast cancer include: either the circle (A), ir 50 years of age (C). Do It the Sami mily history of breast cancer (if your make sure that yoi r sisters have had breast cancer, you and to remember t increased risk) _ 3onal history of breast cancer Now examrie W er giving birth, or giving birth after ~ ; menstrual history (if you began men- + fl sarlier than 12 and began menopause V you are at an increased risk) 4- * rch is currently being done to deter- A high-fat diet and being overweight ;e to risk of breast cancer. * -Infc ?American Cancer Society provided and statistics used in this article. ock. Read il mjfr/Bk mmSf jSrn^- il?^ ji ; !; ! - ^ . - . Sfshirts |i : X) for the PRICE I! on any fOt1 saty with incoming or<icr $ * =| uJtn Street * -wut^O ?.C-xjpfrw ^ ^ ^ ^ | J ^ c fense ly, warning east cancer elf-Examination pads of ^ W* Bar? fee'for ig. Your top third of each finger. ugh to know how your breast feels. If v hard to press, ask your health care >py the way your health care provider is during a breast exam. Leam what ;e most of the time. A firm ridge in the i breast is normal. j breast in a set way. You can choose the up and dcwn fine (B) or the wedge e way every time. It will help you to iVe gone over the entire breast area k>w your breast feels. xir left breast using right hand finger pate. K gk 6. If you find K -any changes, "T "* see your docB C tor right away. irmation and illustrations from the American Cancer Society t, you. I ; $20*00' biitiore - I ord y with irico miri& order | arden Street * 254-7373 I ovpon per visit expire* 4t$0J9$ j