PAGE TWO Wednesday in Brief
February 14, 2007
starsof texas state Vincent L. Luizzi, philosophy department chair, has received a Fulbright award to study in South Africa to assist with the creation of the Centre for Leadership Ethics in Africa, at the University of Fort Hare. Luizzi will spend six weeks at the university, the alma mater of former South African President Nelson Mandela and the oldest historically black university in southern Africa. Considered one of the continent’s
most prestigious institutions of higher education, the university draws students from many African nations. The Centre’s purpose will be to conduct strategic research in leadership ethics and to develop moral decision-making qualities in students who will become the next generation of Africa’s leaders. —Courtesy of Public Relations
News Contact — Nick Georgiou, starnews@txstate.edu Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of the Texas State University System
Keeping Level
WEDNESDAY The rosary will be prayed 6:25 p.m. in the chapel of the Catholic Student Center. Bobcat Build registration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the LBJ Student Center bus loop. Career Services will be conducting “A Virtual Internship Fair” online at Jobs4Cats. Fore more information, contact Jonathan Pliego at (512) 245-2645 or e-mail at jp55@txstate.edu. The Earth First Organization will be having their weekly meeting at 4 p.m. in the Evan Liberal Arts, Room 314. Any questions can
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be sent to Bogan Durr at bd1132@txstate.edu.
University Police Department
The Tennis Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at the tennis courts on Sessom Drive, behind Joe’s Crab Shack. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Chris Harris, Tennis Club President, at ch1282@txstate.edu.
Feb. 9, 11:09 a.m. Failure to Comply/Striking Unattended Vehicle/UPD Lobby An officer was dispatched to the lobby for a report from a student stating her vehicle had been hit by an unknown driver. This case is under investigation.
The Alcohol and Drug Resource center will be holding its weekly “The Network” meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. in the LBJ Student Center, Room 3-6.1.
Feb. 9, 12:13 p.m. Theft under $500/UPD Lobby An officer was dispatched for a theft report. A student stated items had been taken without consent. This case is under investigation.
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Feb. 9, 2:55 p.m. Theft under $50/JCK An officer was dispatched for a theft report. A non-student reported items had been removed without consent. This case is under investigation.
The Texas State men’s basketball team play Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. in Strahan Coliseum.
Monty Marion/Star photo Brett Majni, construction technology junior, learns to operate a dumpy level, used to measure changes in elevation, for a land survey class Tuesday outside the Agriculture Building.
Staying healthy requires wrapping it up Valentine’s Day marks national recognition for condoms. Condom use remains a primary prevention strategy for this nation’s sexually transmitted infections (STIs) epidemic. According to the American Social Health Association, there are more than 18 million new cases of STIs reportered every year. How does this affect college students? One in two sexually active persons will contract an STI by age 25. Less than half of adults ages 18 to 44 have ever been tested for an STI other than HIV/AIDS. About half of all new STIs occur among ages 15 to 24. Abstaining from sexual intercourse or being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and is not infected with any STIs is a good way to prevent STI transmission. However, these methods also have failure rates and may not be the choice for everyone. Therefore, we
need to offer education, support and resources for condom use. Here are a few important tips about condoms: Always buy latex condoms — natural membrane condoms will not protect you against STIs. Use condoms consistently and correctly every time you have sex — the No. 1 reason condoms fail is user error. Use water-based lubricants — oilbased products break down latex. Store them in a cool dry place — heat and light will break down latex. Communicate with your partner about using condoms. Condoms are available lubricated, non-lubricated, colored, scented, flavored and in different sizes — there should be one to fit everyone’s needs. There are numerous research studies showing that latex condoms are highly effective at preventing the transmission of HIV, as well as reducing the
risk of transmission of gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis. There is one caveat: condoms only cover what they cover. Genital ulcer diseases — genital herpes, genital warts and chancroid still have the potential for transmission since they could fall outside what the condom covers. There is one bonus: condoms also provide protection against unplanned pregnancy. The Network, Student Health Center and Community Health Services will provide condoms, brochures and other resources for students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in The Quad. Please call the Alcohol Drug Resource Center at (512) 245-3601 or e-mail Julie Eckert at je12@txstate.edu if you have any questions. For more information about condoms or STIs please go to www. ashastd.org or www.cdcnpin.org. -Courtesy of the Alcohol and Drug Resource Center
ASG Beat ASG prepares for Texas State University Systems Day The Associated Student Government is the official voice of the students at Texas State. The meetings are open to the public and held at 7 p.m. every Monday LBJ Student Center, Room 3-14.1. To address the Senate come prepared to speak during our Public Forum. Any interest in being a guest speaker should be directed to Amanda Oskey, the vice president. ASG encourages all students to attend the Texas State University System Day slated for Feb. 14 at the Capitol. The activities will begin at 9 a.m. and end around noon. The system day was created as a way for students to communicate with legislators. ASG asks students to take advantage of the opportunity to speak with hometown rep-
resentatives on higher education issues. The ASG Scholarship applications are available in the ASG office, located in the LBJSC, Room 4-5.1. There is $280,000 to be awarded in scholarships to students who qualify. For more information, call the ASG office at (512) 245-1ASG. The scholarship deadline is March 1. ASG elections are approaching fast. If you are interested in running for office, contact the office for details. More information will be readily available as the filing date approaches. The ASG Graduate House of Representatives meets every other Friday at 1 p.m. in LBJSC, Room 3-12.1. Graduate students are encouraged to attend. The next meeting will be Feb. 23. —Courtesy of ASG