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Show Suicide violence without conipi eheikling (lie irreversibility of death," said Cantor. Cams have played a major role in suicide and account for 62 percent of deaths for 15- to 24 year-olds than all other methods combined. In an interview, an anonymous student unending Weber State College related his attempt to commit suicide by the use of a gun. During a five minute game with death, he pointed a loaded gun to his head pulling back the hammer and releasing the trigger simultaneously. .iiKrtju.u i nui ,uuj , "It was like playing 'Russian Roulleite'. 1 was very depressed at the time and didn't have much to look forward too," said the student. As if these growing cases of suicide were not sufficient cause for concern, a phenomenal series of suicide "clusters" has recently plagued communities across the country. In one case of a suicide "cluster", a 13-year-old boy from Peekskill, New York, was found hanging from a tree. Ten days later, another young teen hanged himself in nearby Putnam Valley. Two days later, anineteen-year-old from North Tarrytown, New York, shot himself and eight days after that a 21 -year old student of Fordham University was found hanging in the attic of his parents home in Mount Vernon, New York. And 21 days after that a19-year-old of Bedford, New York was found in his car, dead from carbon-monoxide poisoning. In all, there were eight suicides in just four tragic months in Westchester, Put nam, and Rockland counties, just north of New York City. None of these victims knew each other but all were shocking and unexpected. Why are these suicides becoming such an epidemic? There are many reasons for suicide but depression and hopelessness seem to be a big cause. Feelings of overw helming guilt, low self-esteem, shame, loss of a girlfriend, school performance and peer pressure all can drive a person to suicide. Dr. Richard Southwick of the student counseling center at Weber State said, "these young teens who commit suicide really do not grasp that in death there is no return." Many who attempt suicide view it in sort of a romantic way. They imagine Marilyn Monroe in her negligee, sleeping comfortably. Their view of suicide seems to be omniscient. According to an article in People magazine, education is an effective means of preventing suicide. Canton says, "Education is our most valuable tool and 1 would like to see experts go into school systems and talk to teens, parents and teachers." Some of the suicidal warnings which one can look for in suicidal persons are; preoccupation with death, giving away possessions, withdrawal from friends, family and activity, personality changes, changes in eating habits and severe depression. Early identification of those with suicidal tendencies is crucial and treatment is critical before they kill themselves. Campus Update headlines or ( anifius Vpdute are I uesditys at noon for 'I hurttur's rililion, I rliluys at noon for Tuesday's rililion. Announcements should he typed and precise. All entries will he subject to editing. Deadlines n ill he strictly adhered to. Open Hour ( '(invocations Mullet West will pel I'm in al 10:30 a .m. in (lie Austad An Jiloi iinn . Issues I ruin " lla- Vietnam Vel C oming Home" will be the subject of a discussion between John Wolfe, loiiner commander of Hill Air Force Hase, and Dr. Karl Scliull. of the WSC political science department. Issues 1 orums are held every Thursday at 10:10 a.m. in SS 1 19. H'eeklv I: vents "Ciratluationitis" "Ciradualionilis," a support group for WSC seniors, to assist them in the transilion from school to life afler graduation, meets every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., in Building I, Rm. 125. Academic Advisement Help in preparing for tests will be given in Building I. Rm. 143. InterVarslty Christian Fellowship Pastor Charlie I'him of the Cambodian Christian Reformed Church in Salt Lake City will share his "killing fields" experience of escaping from Cambodia and his discovery of C hrist. The meeting will be held Thursday, April 30, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, in UH 347. Presented by the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at WSC. International Student Banquet An inlcrnalional student banquet will be held Saturday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the UB Gallery. Cost is S5 for WSC students. $8 for non-WSC students, and children under five are admitted free. Tickets are available in SS 380. For more information call 626 6853. Think Break A discussion on the death penalty will be held in the Honors Center, Library Rm. 42, Friday, May I. from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Honor, Party An honors party will be held Thursday, April 30, al 7 p.m. The movie"77ie Seventh Seal, "starring Ingmar Bergman, will be shown in the Monson Theater. The cost is SI and there will be pizza afierwards. Outdoor Adventure Club The WSC Outdoor Adventure Club will hold an orienteering (map and compass) clinic Saturday, May 2, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. All interested students, staff, faculty and alumni are welcome. There is no charge, just show up with a compass at the Wilderness Recreation Center, UB 273. Beatlez Concert The lleallcz concert will be held in the UB Gallery, Friday, May I, at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $2. Middle Kast Conference The Honors Program is sponsoring a conference, "The Middle East: Islam in Conflict," Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Union Building. It is free to the public; graduate credit is offered for a fee of $20 plus course requirements. Contact the WSC Division of Continuing Education (626-7218) for further information. Counseling Center Workshops Career and Life Planning Will be taught by Ralph Marsden on May 26th and 28th, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Register by May 12. 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