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Meeting Discusses Issues Surrounding Red Cross Affiliation, Melanie Morin
Meeting Discusses Issues Surrounding Red Cross Affiliation, Melanie Morin
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A General Student Senate resolution passed last April that encourages student organizations not to associate with the American Red Cross because of accusations of gay discrimination which have caused concern over campus blood drives. The controversy stems from a Food and Drug Administration policy originating in 1983. The policy prohibits all men who have ever had sex with any other man since 1977 from donating blood. Since this time, ·technology has reduced the risk of contracting HIV through blood donations to about one unit per two million donations, according to the Red Cross Web site.
Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham
Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After becoming infected with HIV a few years ago, Nancy, who prefers not to use her last name, could have given up all hpe and become overwhelmed with self-pity. But she decided to press forward and take advantage of the opportunities life had to offer.
Sex Matters, Sandra L. Caron
Sex Matters, Sandra L. Caron
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
This week is National Condom Week, so I'd like to focus today's column on condoms, to get you thinking about the issue. Let me start off by saying: Vows of abstinence break far more often than condoms do. Having said that, I would like to point out that the simple truth is that, for sexually active couples, condoms are the best means we have of preventing HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Cutler Defends No Hiv Testing Policy, Mark Jackson
Cutler Defends No Hiv Testing Policy, Mark Jackson
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The editorial of Feb. 2, 1996 on HIV testing needs a response. There is an evolving understanding of the role of HIV testing as part of a broader effort to effect major behavioral changes that are needed to halt the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The community should understand these facts about HIV testing.