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Show The Dailv Utah Chronicle - Monday, October 21. 1991 Page Four Opinions The Daily Utah Chronicle N0,,TH5VRE Editorials r.fialiillAM afe sex may opt to dispense condoms on campus U. the number of University of Utah In light ofwho are sexually active, the U.'s decision to sell condoms in the bookstore and in the Trading Post and to install condom vending machines around campus next spring is not only a welcome one, it is a prudent one. Regardless of the various moral views on sex, especially among university students who aren't married, the threat of acquired immune deficiency syndrome and its precursor, the human immunodeficiency virus has made it imperative that individuals engage in safe sex. But merely telling students about the risky behavior that could lead to contracting AIDS or another sexually transmitted disease and merely encouraging them to use condoms weren't enough. They needed to have easy and convenient access to them. College students don't always use the best judgment when it comes to sexual relations. They are apt to engage in risky behavior by coupling sex with drugs and alcohol or by sleeping with a number of partners. And they aren't apt to pick up a box of condoms with their groceries. Given that an estimated 2,000 to 5,000 Utahns carry HIV and that nationwide one in 500 college students is infected with the virus, students at the U. cannot assume that they are protected from the problem. It is much better to face the threat of AIDS straight on and acknowledge that U. students are at risk than to pretend that they aren't sexually active. Utah hate crimes Rep. Frank Pignanelli's hate-crim- e bill, being what this state needs. e The bill would make it a felony to destroy property, attack or threaten a person because of his or her race, religion, ancestry, national origin or ethnic background. third-degre- While the bill originally included protection on the grounds of sexual orientation, it has been changed so that crimes against gays and lesbians can no longer be prosecuted on the Some of our wonderful legislators have decided that homosexuals practice detrimental, antisocial behavior and thus, as lesser members of society, don't deserve to be protected under its laws. Regardless of individuals' sexual orientation, they deserve to live unharassed by others who happen to disagree with their choice of partners. The legislators' inability to include protection for homosexuals under the new bill constitutes s of them all: one of the worst intolerance. hate-crime- I almost had a tryst with an endangered species Saturday mght. I had my chance, but, timid and shy person that I am, I didn't take advantage of a stranger's flattering offer at 9 p.m. on 800 South. A friend and I were jogging along 1300 East, joyfully regaling each other with our predictions of good health and firm bodies, trying to overcome our very real exhaustion and sense of imminent self-destructio- n. "Yee-haw.- Interject wolf whistle " and optional "Get along little doggies." I looked around confusedly trying to determine where the noise was Rebecca Walsh Chronicle Editor In Chief coming from. I was about to continue on my little run when Tori grabbed my arm and whispered frantically in my ear, "You aren't just going to run away, are you?" Well, I thought I would. My thoughts unimportant, Tori pulled both of us into the line of traffic waiting at the red light in an effort to meet our admirer. He reclined in a genuine candy-appl- e polyeurothane-upholstered- , Toyota truck complete with blinding chrome detailing. Our exertions during the normal course of our run were nothing compared to our efforts to meet the roadside VVUII VVIMOUCI Don Juan. Unfortunately, he was to remain a mystery to us. Staring dejectedly at his retreating tail lights, Tori burst into tears. Trying to comfort Tori in her hour of need, I put my arm around her trembling shoulders. "What's wrong, Tori?" "That man truly loved me, Rebecca. I know he was sincere it was in his tone," she sobbed. "Not to mention the fact that he really appreciated the beautiful body I've been working so hard to maintain. And now he's gone." Perplexed, I asked, "How can you be sure all that was in his whistle?" Tori wrenched herself out from under my arm and stared pityingly at me. "Everyone knows if a man whistles at you on the street the first thing you're supposed to do is chase him and offer your body and soul for his use. He's obviously paid you the highest compliment possible." Oh. Well OK. All is not lost. "We might have another chance tonight, Tori. We've still got about seven blocks to go." Tori's shoulders slumped even more as we started slogging along. She sighed, then confided in hushed tones, "They're a dying breed. He's probably the only one we'll almost meet tonight, and who knows when our next chance will be." She continued to explain the characteristics of the endangered Wolf Whistler male. He is a man who knows exactly how to treat women. Regardless of his relationship with women, the Wolf Whistler always makes them aware of his prowess. Letters Library deserves more funds than university sports teams Editor: Due to budget constraints, the University of Utah libraries are forced to cut hundreds of journals again and reduce acquisitions. The helpful staff at the Marriott Library is the lowest paid of 107 research libraries in the United States, and there is a decline in support for the as a percentage of general library expenditures. Meanwhile, over on the other side of campus, the sports teams are having a great year. The basketball coach makes a salary so obscene it can't be published. Does anyone see a problem with this? Sure, the teams bring in loads of money from ticket sales and logo items, but this is a university, and its purpose is to train minds, not make a profit or supply players for the NBA and 20-ye- ar tn nrntprt incfcforc mi ict inin ciiuai lgC7l C7U red, at cracking down on racist activity intended to intimidate or harass minorities, has the right idea but it falls one giant step short of same grounds as other hate crimes. The reason? Pamela NFL. If we must measure the worth of the library based on dollars, then let's look at how much money is brought into the state by the U.'s patents, startup companies and other scientific spinoffs. The impact of creating a second-clas- s library record for the Runnin Utes gives us bragging rights right now. Do we want to be compared to schools like MIT and Stanford or to the big sports powerhouses? Short-tergain at the expense of long-terbenefit is typical of American thinking. Maybe it is time to rearrange our priorities and have the sports teams take a back seat to the intellectuals on campus. m m Doug Chinn graduate student Material Science and Engineering OpCLHCO His habitat is often small, flatbed trucks or lowrider sedans. A retiring creature, he is likely to appear at night, but some variant strains of the whistler also travel during daylight hours. Both strains are d noted for their mating call the wolf whistle. Variations on the whistle may include snatches of dialogue like "Owww, high-pitche- babe!" Unsuspecting females of the have traditionally responded by blushing and species continuing on their business, hence the problem with Wolf Whistler regeneration. "It's our responsibility to help maintain the Wolf Whistler male," Tori cried, "or future generations of women will not have the chance to appreciate their special brand of masculinity like we have tonight." Realizing the importance of our mission, Tori and I pacted to remain true to the cause of saving the Wolf Whistler male from extinction. National representatives of the cause have outlined several initiatives in the fight to save the species. Females approached by the shy endangered mammal must squeal and giggle when graced by his attention. More aggressive females may opt to approach the male in his own territory and participate in the offered date. Above all, women must be supportive of the bashful Wolf Whistler in all his actions. All women and men interested in supporting the "Save The Wolf Whistler Male" campaign are invited to a support group meeting this Saturday at 9 p.m. on the corner of 800 South and 1300 East jogging shoes are optional. 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