University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY June 18, 1992
The Student Voice Since 1903
Medicines available for UCO students Rats' cancer cured; human testing next
By Angela Mitchell
Staff Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — In laboratory research that soon will be tried on humans, scientists have shown that a brain cancer can be cured by injecting it with a gene that makes the tumor cells sensitive to an anti-herpes drug. The technique cured a usually lethal cancer in laboratory rats at the National Institutes of Health. Now, a group of NIH doctors are poised to use the therapy on human patients with no other hope of survival,
Pampered prisoners compile jail guide CHICAGO (AP) — Cable TV, fully equipped recreation rooms and yards, and every Friday the Captain's Plate: Alaskan king crab, shrimp and scallops. Such is life at the Fairbanks Correctional Center in Alaska, at least according to inmates who ranked it No. 1 in "Your Guide to America's Top Ten Jails." "It has amazed me. You ought to be in some of these places," said Joseph Henslik, 41, who is serving eight years for forgery in the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colo., outside Denver. Henslik and two inmates at other jails, John Shinners and John Molena, compiled the list of the nation's most luxurious lock-ups based on their own experiences and interviews wi th more than 100 other inmates.
Explosion kills 5 KUWAIT (AP) — An explosion killed five men working for a British firm clearing munitions left over from the Persian Gulf war, a spokesman for the firm said today. The victims, a Briton and four Indians, were working near an ammunition dump 33 miles south of Kuwait City on Monday when the explosion occurred, said Gary Dickson, a spokesman for the firm Royal Ordnance. A sixth man was injured. The tons of mines and ammunition left over by the Iraqis as well as unexploded bomblets dropped by allied forces have become increasingly unstable after two years in desert temperatures sometimes surpassing 122 degrees,
See World Wrap, back page
University of Central Oklahoma student Tom Huber takes advantage of the warm weather to chisel away on his sculpture outside of the Art Building last week. (Photo by Mark Zimmerman)
A sore throat is not the only thing treated at the University of Central Oklahoma Student Health Center. The center, which has been on campus for about 45 years, is located east of the library between Murdaugh Hall and West Hall. "The campus has been here for many years, but most of the student body is unaware of our services," said Susan LaForge, a registered nurse and student health center director. "If they do come over, it's usually for a sore throat." The center is open to any UCO student with a valid I.D. card. However, families of UCO students are not eligible. Faculty members are not eligible for health services unless they have a minor injury or need a referral, she said. Two doctors, John Hackney, M.D., and Ronald Legako, M.D., are on staff part-time and can be seen Monday through Friday at 12:15 p.m. "If a student wants to come in for sick call (the time the doctor is available), they need to call or come over at noon if possible," she said. "But if they're sick and unable to call
See Medicine, page 7
Both abortion sides approach Supreme Court bench to wage war
Pro-choice v. Pro-life By Angela Mitchell
Staff Writer Editor's note: This is the second of a twopart series on abortion. Certain names have been changed to protect the author's sources. Since the landmark decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion views have been thrown around in media and political circles and finally tossed at the feet of every American. The emotional and moral issue has saturated each person's mind. Now with a U. S. Supreme Court decision pending, both prochoice and pro-life defenders have approached the bench to plea their cases. -
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The greatest argument for pro-life is the question, "When does life really begin?" Although medical scientists have not officially decided when life begins, pro-life organizations have stated their own opinions on the topic. Pro-lifers have said life begins at the joining of the sperm and cell (conception). Some suggest life begins after the 20th week of pregnancy. And others say life starts once the fetus acquires a soul. "Life definitely begins at conception. There is certainly no controversy over the fact that it is a baby," said Joan Naylor, Anti-Abortion Pro-Life Education, Inc. cofounder. "Why is this an argument ... when is it OK to kill an innocent baby?" Pro-choice organizations, including
Planned Parenthood, continuously repeat that the beginning of life has not been defined. "This is a two-fold question. There are so many opinions and beliefs on when life does begin," said Gaylene Murphy, a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood. "Our stand is on the fact that abortion is a woman's right and choice." But pro-life defenders don't believe in that choice. "Women are killing their babies for many reasons. First, they don't realize it is a little person, and want a quick way out of the situation. Abortion is not the answer," said Naylor. "Also, many are having abortions
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Closed minds and peer pressure irk columnists.
Tattoos: Artwork or selfmutiliation? Writer hears both sides.
Look out! It's summer, and prime time for car problems.
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What's up with sports this summer? Only Justin Harper knows.
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