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' James Madison University THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19,1992 VOL. 70, NO. 22 JMU plans $18 million gymnasium by Brian Zarahn staff writer JMU probably will begin consiruction next summer on an S18 million recreational facility, according to university officials. The recreation facility will be the most expensive building in JMU's history. Showkcr Hall ranks second, costing about SI 1 million. "The large size of the facility and the technical aspects of this construction" make up the major expenses, said Randy Mitchell, director of student affairs. JMU is funding the project with revenue bonds from the Virginia Treasury and will pay the money back over a 20-year period, said Steven Knickrchm, director of financial planning. Student fees will cover the costs of the building, according to Knickrchm. Beginning in 1995, a SlOO-per-student fee Going 'Cuckoo' increase will help pay for the recreation facility, Nurse Ratched, senior Donna Marie Miller, stands triumphant over Billy Babbit, Knickrehm said. junior Will Bowles, as he begs her not to tell his mother he was with a woman in the JMU production of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.' See review page 19. GYM page 2 INSIDE Students at 'extreme risk' for AIDS 435,(KK) cases. More than 99 percent of those cases On the air by Jennifer K. Moenius arc fatal. contributing writer Campus broadcasters AIDS is not a specific disease. It simply indicates break boundaries this College students should know that AIDS can that the person acquires a virus, the immune system year/16 happen to anyone at any time, according to health is destroyed and certain life-threatening diseases officials. attack the body. Theater takes The HIV virus enters the body by three known centers tage About one in 250 college students arc infected with the HIV virus, according to the JMU Health body fluids — contaminated blood, semen and 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' and 'Stars Center. vaginal secretions. in the Morning Sky' come And in an atmosphere where drugs and alcohol Anal sex, vaginal sex, oral sex and sharing of to JMU theater/19 often cloud judgment, unprotected sex is occurring contaminated needles or syringes lor drug use all are New recruits much too often, said an anonymous spokesperson ways of transferring the HIV virus from one person With the season opener just two weeks from the Center for Disease Control AIDS HoUinc. to another. away, Lefty Driesell and Shelia Moorman "People tend to think they arc invincible," Rose Unprotected sexual relations arc now the leading have already begun stocking up for next year's team/23 Winters, executive director of the Valley AIDS cause of transmission of the HIV virus, the Network, said. "We tend to have the altitude that 'It spokesperson said. cannot happen to me.'" "Being young is a time to experiment sexually," Campus 3 Arts 19 But it docs happen — according to the Center for Winters said. "The media targets young people- World 9 Sports 23 Disease Control, since 1981 242,146 people have showing sex as recreation." This attitude of sexual Opinion 14 Humor 28 contracted the disease nationwide. They estimate Focus On 16 Classifieds 31 that by 1993, that number will double to about AIDS page 2 2 • THE BREEZE THURSLW, NOVEMBER 19,1992 Gym CONTINUED from page I Massachusetts, administered the study. The two-story complex with a Sasaki recommended JMU find turfed and lighted recreation field more space to meet its high student behind it will be built near the recreation and intramural demand. Convocation field and the biology "Students identified a lack of village. recreational opportunities as one of Godwin Hall, the main indoor their highest priorities," Knickrehm recreation facility, was built in 1972 said. for $4.7 million. "We need it," intramural supervisor The new 145,000 square foot Kathy Koch said. facility will be a little smaller than "There is a lack of exclusive student Godwin. But unlike Godwin, the new use of recreation facilities." facility will only be used for JMU still has several stages to go recreation and intramurals, Knickrehm through before construction begins. said. "We're in working drawings right "We're building a facility to catch now and architects need to finish the up with the amount of students that we drawings before construction can have," Mitchell said. begin," Knickrehm said. In 1972 JMU's student population Sasaki is designing the architecture numbered around 5,000. plans. The university currently enrolls Bidding for construction should about 11,000 and it is expected to proceed in the spring after state grow to about 14,000 by 2000, building officials approve the plans. Mitchell said. Knickrehm estimated construction Plans to provide more recreation to begin in the summer of 1993 and space have been in the works since a end in early spring 1995. 1988 study revealed students were The new facility is planned to be M1MV ALCORN/THE BREEZE unsatisfied with the recreational open from 7 a.m. to midnight every Scavenger art facilities at JMU. day. Students were surprised to see this structure outside Sasaki & Associates, an "We're building a facility that's Duke HaM Tuesday. Dr. Jay KaWs students in the art international consulting and going to at least meet the needs of this activities for elementary school course constructed the architectural firm based in campus for 40 years," said Mitchell. sculpture from items found around the area. AIDS CONTINUED from page I transmission, but there have been no documented If a monogamous relationship is not being reports of transmitting the virus through oral sex. considered, then a person should be sure to use latex freedom puts students at a higher risk of getting But oral sex may still be a danger when AIDS. condoms or barriers for anal, vaginal and oral sexual considering the HIV virus and AIDS. activities, he said. Having unprotected sex is "Russian Roulette in The American Social Health Association indicates your life. I want to make clear that we are talking Winters said, "It is a very deadly game now. there is no evidence that kissing transmits the HIV about oral, anal and vaginal sex," she said. virus. Condoms are the only barrier we have at this time. I would strongly recommend condom use." Michael, a spokesman for the STD/AIDS Hotline, But "Anything's possible. Nothing in this subject said, "Substance abuse, not necessarily drugs, but Winters said that students especially should think is absolute," the CDC spokesperson said. before they act. rather alcohol, plays a major role in unprotected sex The best protection against contracting HIV is a in college students." "I see people on a daily basis with this disease. If monogamous relationship with an HIV-negative they could go back, they would, but they don't have Unprotected anal sex appears to be the most partner, according to the CDC. Partners need to be that choice. Anyone who takes lightly this disease is dangerous form of sex in both homosexuals and honest about their past sexual experiences. heterosexuals because the delicate tissue in the anus in for a tragic surprise." "If two people are going to engage in a tears easily, leading to easier transmission of the To get more information on AIDS and testing for monogamous relationship, hopefully it will be a HIV virus. HIV. call the CDC National AIDS Hotline at (800) subject they can come out and talk about," the Vaginal sex is next on the list for possible 342-AIDS or the Valley AIDS Network at (703) 564- spokesperson said. 0448. w TS depress alone, chequered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for alt the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression." RDun±dl922 jmsMricnUrivesiy James Madison editor Christy Mumford managing editor Gayte Cohen news editor Kate McFadden arts editor Donna Ra&date photo editor Mite Heffher business manager TravB Anderson news editor Michael Keatts asst. arts editor Vnce Rhodes asst. photo editor RyanKetchum asst. business manager Lee Ray focus on editor Heather E. 0'Nei sportseditor JoeKomik addesign manager Jessica Kaminski graphic design editor Ken Buraker asst. focus on editor MJCarscaUen asst sports editor Steve Miranda production manager Jessica Jenkins asst graphics editor Janet Driscol copy editor B. L. Scholten opinion editor Grant Jerofng computer specialist Dank Carbonneau Hip DeLuca, Alan NeckowHz, David Wendelken advisers Trntotszwatot. ^is^nm^^^^j^mii^=^s^^^ idli-JSJi-^J THE BREEZE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19,1992* 3 Studies abroad starts summer in Italy by Kristen Purka contributing writer Students now have a chance to get credit for studying in Italy as well as in England over the summer through JMU's Studies Abroad program. For the first time at JMU, students will be given the opportunity to study abroad in Florence during the 1993 summer session. Until recently, students could only travel to London during the summer months. Dr. Kay Arthur, assistant vice president of international education and the director for the program in Florence, said there was a need for a shorter program. The summer sessions allow students who cannot fit a semester abroad into their regular schedule to travel and experience the other cultures, she said. "We also wanted to create an opportunity for FILE PHOTO students who were specifically interested in A scenic view of Florence, Italy with its more than 500-year-old Duomo (or cathedral) in economics, business, international affairs ... so it's aimed at a particular audience," Arthur said. the center. The program, which will last from May 28 to July improve it and make it more desirable," Damanpour costs $2,725, which includes full lodging and one 5, will allow students to obtain six to nine credit said.