VOL.101,NO.56 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOPEKA KS 66612 ADVERTISING:864-4358 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1991 NEWS:864-4810 HIV testing expected to increase in Lawrence Watkins and health department offer free screening options By Kerrie Gottschalk Kansan staff writer After Magic Johnson announced last week that he had tested positive for HIV, local health officials predicted an increase in the demand for HIV testing at the University of Kansasand in Lawrence. Charles Yockey, chief of staff at the university, said he already had seen an increase Watkins had several patients walk in Friday and request to be tested, Yoachi. "I think we have done more today than we have all month," he said Friday. Johnson, who played as a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers for 12 seasons, announced Thursday that he was retiring from basketball because he had tested positive for HIV, the virus that precedes AIDS. Johnson led the Lakers to five NBA championships. The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department reported that requests for HIV testing had not increased on Friday. "I do think there will be an increase in the near future," said Kay Kent, director of the health department. "We're seeing an increase in the evacuation, we were seeing an increase." Health department statistics reveal a 39-percent increase in HIV tests administered in July, August and September of 1991 compared to the same months in 1990. October's statistics were not immediately available. The health department provides HIV testing to the public in which patients do not have to give their real names, Kent said. She said patients received pre- and post-test counseling appointments and receive test results Blood samples are tested for free by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in Topeka, Kent said. Students can be tested two ways at Watkins, Yockev said. Watkins performs anonymous testing, which is done the same way as the health department's testing. However, appointments for anonymous testing at Watkins are booked through the middle of the spring semester, Yockey said. The other form of testing is confidential testing. Patients can walk in and request to have an HIV test. The results are returned within five days. Confidential testing requires that personal information be given, but Yockey said the results of the confidential test could not be revealed to anyone unless the patient signed a release form. "We do have HIV-positive students who know it and who are being treated for it," said Janine Demo, coordinator of health education department. She said from 50 to 66 KU students probably were HIV-positive if national statistics that reported that one in five high school students had HIV were accurate. Watkins' health education department provides pamphlets and brochures about HIV testing and AIDS, and health educators also are available to answer student questions, Demoaid. Spectrum of HIV infection Being infected with HIV is not the same as having AIDS. HIV causes a spectrum of conditions and symptoms. Infected No symptoms Mild symptoms AIDS - The scientific name for HIV is human immunodeficiency virus. - AIDS is the most severe, life-threatening form of HIV. AIDS attacks the body's immune system and decreases the body's defense against infection. People with AIDS develop a group of related symptoms and disorders, such as cancer or pneumonia. - On the average, it takes about 10 years from the time HIV is diagnosed to the time when serious symptoms develop. - HIV may progress slowly or quickly along the spectrum of HIV infection. - Source: American College Health Association, The Associated Press Joseph Lies/KANSAN - Anti-viral drug therapy can slow significantly the progression of HIV. Airborne Kansas center Greg Ostertel hold of a loose ball in an exh Veteran Instructor says m leadership import By Mauricio Rios Kansan staff writer ien World War I ended in 1911 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th A year later, President Wood proclaimed Nov. 11 as the date t more than 100,000 Americans wlives fighting the war. This day was known as Armisti it originally was intended to reco who died in World War I. Today, Veterans Day is a tribute eras, past, present and future, so ROTCmajor. Ray Rhodd, army instructor, ss serans Day was important because ed the importance of leadership tarv. "We have military veterans bec have cared enough to protect li live." Rhbd said. The "purpose" is to maintain its importance of militarism, he sairds that the ROTC took the leaders in the civilian world to teach military world. The purpose is to maintain vis importance of the military he said. American people need to be proud of the veterans," he said. Rhodd said that veterans toda proud of the veterans, he said. Rhodd said that veterans toda alive were people of all races "American people need to be These are leaders who influencal process and leaders who make happen, he said. alive, were people of all races. Big Eight conference ranks as toughest in the nation All-American greats such as Oklahoma's Wayman Tisdale and Kansas' Danny Manning represented this rise. Rhodd said the military was an e the will of the people In the 1989-90 season, Kansas knocked off the nation's top two ranked teams, Nevada-Las Vegas and Louisiana State, and climbed to the No. 1 spot, after not being ranked in many of the preseason polls. The rise of the Big Eight Conference as basketball power was evident in the 80's, and that trend looks to continue in the 90's. But instead of declining after the 18th climax as many critics predicted, the conferring authority also declared. Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma all kept their hostage the last 12 weeks. Perhaps the Big Eight's greatest moment in the 80's scame when Kansas and Oklahoma squared off for the National Championship victory of the tournament, Kansas won 83-79. By Jeff Kobs Kansan Sportswriter *They are men, and they are women.* Last season proved to be even better for the Big Eight. Kansas represented the conference enchased the NCAA title game, its championship game in the last four seasons. The conference was represented by a total of five teams in postseason play last year. Besides Kansas, Oklahoma State and Nebraska also appeared in the NCAA tournament. Oklahoma and Colorado finished second and third respectively in the National Invitation Tournament. "In this league, there's no rebuilding, just reloading. Missouri Coach Tim Stewart said him Eight Media Day Norm Stewart Along with the conference teams steeped in tradition, there is also a new winning attitude forming among the Big Eight's less traditional powers, such as Nebraska and Colorado, who both made postseason play last season. "There's just a fresh enthusiasm about Nebraska basketball." Cornhuser coach Danny Nee said at media day. He said ticket sales were on the rise in Lincoln. Second year Colorado coach Joe Hearn said ticket sales had shot up at Col- Colorado had the fourth best improvement in the country in attendance, he said. "That pleased me more than anything that fans are turning out for basketball," Harrington said. "We have a healthy team, and we don't need this plausism for CU athletics on the campus." Harrington said he was impressed with the conference during his first season in the Big Eight "The level of pay in this conference is awesome," he said. "I don't see any team standing still. A lot can happen." The future looks even brighter. Six of the conference teams had recruiting classes last year that recruiting analyst Bob Gibbons ranked in the top 35 in the nation. Joe Harrington Kansas led the list with a class that was ranked No. 2. Kansas State followed at No. 13. Oklahoma State checked in at No. 17. Arkansas crusaded on braska at No. 24 and Oklahoma at No. 32. The Big Eight was also tabbed as the toughest conference in the nation based on the results of the 2016 season. The conference also received recognition from the NCAA Statistics Services, which ranks the top programs in the nation based on NCAA Tournament success. The Big Eight has three teams ranked in the top 10 on the statistics list, more than any other conference. Kansas is No. 4 on the NCAA's list, while Kansas State checks in at No. 9 and Oklahoma State is 10th. Riverline Laboratory Standing tall Senior David Johanning will battle for the starting position vacated by Mark Randall. "Quickest loan I ever received." — KU Student First National has earned a reputation for fast, friendly service on PLUS, SLS and Stafford Loans. Ask Carol Wirthman and her Staff to explain the many options available to students today. Call 865-0278 First National A MidAmerican Bank Ninth & Massachusetts Motor Bank, Ninth & Tennessee South Bank, 1807 West 23rd Lawrence, Kansas 66044-0428 • (913) 865-0200 Member FDIC Equal Opportunity Lender Lender ID # 804609 you do what St., as part of the Veterans Day