'The Mousetrap' ...page 5
Bronchos turn pro ...page 6
THE October 6, 1987 Vol. 86, No. 11
Campus groups team up...page 8
!VISTA
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
AIDS legislation narrowly passed By Elaine Coleman
Student writer The Student Association Senate dealt with two issues at its Oct. 5 meeting, a resolution calling for a nondiscrimination policy toward AIDS inflicted students, and a resolution asking for condoms to be available for purchase at the Student Health Center. The first resolution called for the CSU administration to form a clear and concise nondiscrimination policy against persons with AIDS as it relates to their participation in any activities connected with CSU. Sen.T. Lee Allen, author of the resolution, presented it to the senate, pointing out that while AIDS has continued to spread through the population, it has been medically established that AIDS is not transmitted through casual contact. Allen said that consequently, persons with AIDS
need a nondiscriminating policy. "I believe it is prudent that our university has something, in writing, before it becomes a problem," Allen said. "CSU needs to have a written policy that allows a person with AIDS to attend class." Allen went on to explain that although this resolution could set precedence for other collegiate legislation, passage of the resolution would only effect the CSU campus. "This legislation is only asking for our administration to come up with a policy," he said. Sen. David Fuller also gave his support to the resolutioin. "All we are doing is saying that we are standing a certain way on a bill and would like to see others adopt this policy," said Fuller. He added that the Student Association could change its position of support if further information, showing different evidence, is later released.
December grads plan ceremony By J. Money
Students unhappy about the lack of a graduation ceremony in December have started planning a graduation without the school's help. Two students graduating in December, Deborah Mosely and Kerri Moon, said the idea was the only logical alternative they could come up with after finding out ceremonies were out of the question for December graduates. "A lot of people have worked very hard to get to the point of graduating, and if CSU can't justify having a graduation for December graduates, we have to accept that," said Mosely. "However," she continued, "we still think it is important for us to have a ceremony." Mosely said everyone she talked to about the idea is excited, because it dilutes the excitement of graduating to have to wait five months for a ceremony. "The situation is even tougher for graduates who must move away to find a job. It makes it really difficult to get hack for a ceremony," Mosely said. Both Moon and Mosely said the most important thing required of December graduates who are interested in a ceremony is to contact Moon at 771-5326 or Mosely at 340-0167 to find out more about it. Mosely emphasized the gradua-
tion will also be followed by a celebration. "We have more leniency about how we can celebrate than we would if it were school operated," said Moon. Mosely said there will probably be a small cost for students who wish to participate in order to cover the cost of facilities used for the graduation. Mosely said it would probably be held at a country club or hotel (possibly at the Oak Tree Golf and Country Club). The pair said they did not know if caps and gowns could be secured for the ceremony. Mosely said she hopes the school is represented, and added the students don't want to be at odds with the university. "We just want to celebrate our achievement," Mosely said, "and we would like CSU's cooperation." The pair said they want their ceremony to be just as professional as the university's, but also said they want to have fun as well. Mosely and Moon said they don't anticipate any problems in setting up the ceremony, provided the support from graduating students is there. "We have been able to get through school, we should be able to set up our own graduation," Moon said.
Although not opposed to the idea, Sen. Jeffrey Aynes felt that a couple of things needed to be brought out before passage of the resolution. "We need to wait just a little to see what comes out of the CSU supreme court," said Aynes. Sen. Bill Smith was also concerned about a quick decision. "We do need a policy, but it needs more discussion and reasearch," said Smith. After extensive debate the resolution was narrowly passed, 14 in favor, 11 opposed and 4 abstentions. The second resolution also met with much controversy. The resolution called for a policy change to allow the dispensation of condoms by the head nurse of the Student Health Center. The condoms would be dispensed confidentially, without parental consent, on demand and at the user's cost. Sen. T. Lee Allen introduced the resolution to the Senate. The purpose of the bill, he said, was not to support promiscuous sexual activity by CSU students, but to allow them to purchase condoms at a discount price to encourage as safe as possible sex. "AIDS is a problem," said Allen. "Let's take a stand to help alleviate the problem." Sen. Jeffrey Aynes felt that the bill would promote sex on the CSU campus. "There are other ways to do this," said Aynes. "I think we
should take another approach and be known as an academic campus and not as a sex campus." Sen. Lisa Coen also felt that the CSU Student Health Center is not the place to distribute condoms. "I realize that AIDS is a problem, but I don't feel that distributing them on campus is the purpose of the university," said Coen. "I don't feel giving the
students condoms at cost is part of the Health Center's responsibility." The condom resolutions passed, 15 in favor, 11 opposed and no abstintions. A third resolution, calling for the creation and support of an AIDS Awareness Week, was held over for action next week by the senate.
Photographic Services: Darrin Presley
1987 Freshman Queen Sandy Burns chats with her escort, Chuck Booze, after being crowned at the Freshman Queen Dance last Friday. Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Skip Burns of Washington, Okla., competed against 12 other freshman women for the title.
Testing urged for food handlers in wake of typhoid fever case By J. Money
Dr. Dudley Ryan, vice president of student services, announced yesterday that one resident of East Hall has contracted typhoid fever. A statement released by Ryan said the student, who was not identified, did not contract the disease on campus. Ryan said the university has been in contact with the Oklahoma County Health Department, and that proper precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Ryan said the person who had the disease has been cared for in a proper manner and continues to be closely monitored. Typhoid fever is treated by antibiotics. Ann Stewart, director of the Student Health Center, said the incubation period for typhoid fever is one to three weeks. Ryan said since the mode of
transmission for typhoid fever is through contaminated food or water, it is preventable. Several precautions against contracting typhoid fever include handwashing after using the restroom and before preparing food. Shellfish should be boiled or steamed at least ten minutes before serving. Other precautions include drinking only chlorinated water and pasteurized milk. Chlorinated sater is supplied to the university by Edmond. Ryan said the symptoms of typhoid fever are: sustained fever, headache, weakness, loss of appetite, a relatively slow heart beat and enlargement of the spleen. Other symptoms are rose spots on the trunk of the body, nonproductive cough, constipation or diarrhea, and swelling of the lymphoid tissues.
Ryan said it is very unlikely that transmission has occurred as a result of the common restroom in East Hall; however, he suggested that residents of East Hall, C Floor (third floor in the west wing) be tested if they are really concerned. Ryan said it is important that those residents that are food handlers anywhere be tested. Instruction for being tested is available for those residents that fall into this category. Students may go to the Student Health Center and receive the instruction and means for the test. Residents will not be charged for testing. Ryan concluded by saying if students have further questions about typhoid fever they can contact the Student Health Center at extension 2317.