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Campaigns for Campus book- Lambda Union Golf places sec- Student Gov- store prohibits > presents a drag ond at collegiate ernment < lec- browsing revue classic tions begin Student Newspaper Issue No. 24 Vol. 40 I Wednesday, April 21, 2004 I A CMA All-American Newspaper Student Health Services offer ways to reduce unplanned pregnancy • Prescriptions, the one-third of college women attending birth conf >1 pill is accessible to any four-year institutions have experienced student who has had a doctor's exam morning-after pill and pregnancy. within the last 12 months. "Or a person "(The statistics for college age can schedule an exam with us." McGo- free condoms among pregnancy] don't surprise me at all," nigal said. said Jane Lux, Director of Education at Also prescribed at the Student items for students Planned Parenthood of the Greater Health Services office is a morning- Miami Valley. Although Lux is mostly after pill called "Plan B" that costs S10. JSan Dapore familiar with adolescent pregnancy sta- The pill is highly effective, with an tistics she said, "From what I see anec- effectiveness rate of 99 percent, said DaporeS^mright «du dotally. (ihe statistics for college age McGonigal. The Plan B method should WSU Student Health Services pregnancy) make sense. My daughter be taken within 72 hours of unprotect- offers prescriptions for oral contracep- had a friend in her senior year at WSU ed sex. Neither the birth control pill or c tion and the morning-after pill and free who accidentally got pregnant and was- the morning-after pill protcct again ? condoms in an effort to help students n't in a relationship with her partner." sexually transmitted diseases. prevent unplanned pregnancy.• J A bowl of Durex condoms sits Senior mass communication SHS Director Wendy McCionigal. in the waiting area of the Health Ser- major Ivy Williams got pregnant when WHOCKEY M McGonigal said that because vices building, free for all students to she was 18, right before her First quar- most pregnant patients who come to take. However, McGonigal points out ter at WSU. She said being a mom in SHS are unmarried women whi acci- that condoms are only 85 percent effec- school is hard, but "I don't think I dentally got pregnant, birth control <s tive when used properly so students would've changed anything. My son absolutely necessary for sexually active should also take advantage of other has helped me with my drive." students. The Centers for Disease Con- ways to protect themselves from an Williams said she hasn't had much help trol and Prevention estimate that 86 unplanned pregnancy. The Health Ser- from her partner but credits supportive percent of college students nationwide vices office also offers other contracep- parents closc by and WSU's Mini Uni- have had sexual intercourse and nearly tive options, like the more highly cffec versity, Inc. for helping her get thiough Megan Conyer, a rehabilitation major and tive $7 a month birth control pill. The school. expectant mother. Gambling leaves students with empty pockets JCan Dapore games, lottery and scratch tickets and also casinos and card playing, many Dapore.5@wri^iLerfii times resulting in addictions. Since the Student gambling is on the rise of Internet gambling, college stu- rise, and many WSU students say dents ages 18-24 have become part of they're feeling overwhelmed by their, the diversified pack. Students started losses. testing their luck online more than any "I know a lot of people who other age group because of their com- gamble. Betting on games through the puter knowledge. Internet is popular," said mass commu- Even games on the Net not cre- nication major Randy Muhlenkamp. ated for gambling purposes have stu- According to The Journal of dents betting their dollars. A student Gambling Studies, because gambling who asked to remain anonymous said. has become more available, gamblers "My friends and 1 play a game called have also become more diverse. Gam- Fantasy Football online. We each bet bling can be a problem for college-age 30 bucks, and the winner gets 75 per- students because of all the new gam- cent of the pot while second place gets Jennifer Raise, a management major, enjoys gambling online nith games such as poker, slots anil blackjack. bling options. These options include , betting on sports and playing Internet "(Gambling** continued on page 4 www.theguardianonline.co m I The Guardian W.-il:n--d.n. Apr New Ll Crime Dru« Offenses April 12: Criminal citations were issued to two people when police caught them using mari- juana. I .arceny/ Iheft April 12: After leaving a room unlocked, a victim called police to investigate a theft. April 13: A person was charged with iheft after taking two books from the Bookstore. Medic Assist April 14: Police assisted the Fairborn Medics after a person Man Preet Singh plays the labia drums during the i'aisakhi 2004 cclehratiim on April I.I. reportedly fell down a flight of stairs in the School of Medicine auditorium. The victim was Have Comment* ... transported to Miami Valley Visit us on line at Check out the Guardian online www.TheGuardlanOnllne.com Hospital. www.theguardianonline.com —i Breckeniidee The Guardian Issue No. 24 Vol. 40 | Wednesday. 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Wnght State University All nghts reserved (20 Mln: •Quote First issue freti Additional copies may be requested for S 50 each E-mail: guard ianopedf'yahoo.c €xpires 4-27-52004 Guardian Phone Numbers Dayton's Largest Tanning Salon Editor in Chief. 775-5534 | News & Sports: 775-55381 Scene & Opinion: 775-55361 UJeekend Specials Also Available! Advertising: 775-55371 Fax. 775-5535 News Wrtlnrsd.iy, April 14. 2tRH The Guardia: Student Government campaigns underway shuttle bus. • Hidates speak Ernest. "My vision of Student Govern- "Matt and I are typical college ment is a government for the students, ou ssues they students and we want to make the cam- of the students, and by the students." pus fun to attend, while keeping up feei important said Deek. "None of my goals for Pres- with the serious situations that occur." ident will even be considered without Scott Ernest said. Matt and Scott for Wb J students prior approval by the students." Ernest said they should be elected "Any changes the next admin- Erin Twpson because they will work nonstop to istration calls for has to be echoed by make beneficial changes to the campus, Bwmpson. 10 [email protected] the student body. 16.000 strong." Cro- and make it a place where students ker said. have some school pride. Candidates for President and Each student who votes will be Vice President spoke out on their plat- eligible to receive one parking amnesty forms this week as Student Govern- pass. Voting will be held April 27 ment elections approach. "My vision of Student Gov- through April 29. Students can vote on Running for 2004-2005 SG ROX from 7 a.m until midnight, on President and Vice President are Ghas- ernment is a government any computer on or off campus. On the san J. Deek and James Alton Croker for the students, of the stu- ballot are President and Vice President, III, Matt Ernest and Scott Ernest, and a Senator from each college, and either Brandon Kem and Josh Burger.