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to be tanned all year, Bittenbender said. But apart from the cosmetic effect, tanning has no benefits. As he sees it, tanning beds offer "an expensive way to damage your skin."
Charles Yockey, chief of staff at Watkins Hospital, agrees. "The risk of overexposure is clearly higher in a tanning bed," he said. "The danger is that it doesn't seem like you're getting sun."
Yockey explained that tanning beds exposed the entire body to damaging rabs, which often can cause allergic rashes or irritating allergic rashes.
Yockey also cautioned against other short-term effects of photosensitive reaction to ultraviolet rays. He said that scabs and skin funguses, which survive in the beds, could easily be transmitted from one person to another.
The harmful effects of tanning beds are not limited to skin disorders but include risks to the eyes. Lynn O'Neal, a Lawrence ophthalmologist, warned that the ultraviolet rays in tanning beds could burn the cornea and could possibly cause cataracts after long-term exposure.
University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, February 3. 1988
Many students are aware of the risks of tanning beds.
O'Neal said that ultraviolet burns were painful and often caused blurred vision. "By dilating the pupil and covering the eye with a patch, the burns can be healed," O'Neal said. "But if it happens a lot, it could scar and decrease sight."
Pam Withrow, Hutchinson junior,
said she didn't use tanning beds because she was worried about premature aging. "I don't want to look like an elephant when I'm 40" she
said. Withrow also complained that using the beds resulted in a tan that looked unnatural.
Although the risks involved are no secret, students continue to go to area tanning salons. As spring break approaches, the tanning business continues to get better.
Blitx said that although most customers tanned to look good, some people used the beds to improve their complexion. She said that doctors prescribed tanning beds to patients who were not sunburned such as eczema. Blitx said that it was safer to use the tanning beds than to tan by natural sunlight.
Holly Blkt, owner of the Electric Beach Tanning Salon, 1601 W. 23rd St., estimates that her salon has 50 customers a day, and she anticipates the number to grow to as many as 110 within the next two weeks.
Along with tanning salons, fitness centers and hair salons also offer college students the opportunity to be golden-brown all year round. Lisa Bowers, hair stylist at Mane Tamers, 2338 Alabama St., said many of her clients used the salon's tanning bed. Bowers also said she thought that a well run salon minimized the risks of tanning.
The state Board of Cosmetology periodically inspects the tanning beds, and state law requires salons to post signs about the potential dangers that might result from tanning.
Bowers said the salon staff suggested that their customers gradually build up a tan. She warned that if people began tanning for long periods of time, they could develop allergic reactions or sunburns. However, once an even tan has been attained, customers may tan as often as they wish. After acquiring an initial tan, excessive tanning is not harmful but unnecessary, she said.
Boyd's Coins—Antiques
Buying
Gods-Fleece-Coins
Class rings - Diamonds
731 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66044 842-B773
The Interfraternity Council congratulates the top academic houses at the University of Kansas!
Top five fraternities:
1. Beta Theta Pi 3.185
2. Delta Chi 3.085
3. Phi Delta Theta 3.074
4. Sigma Chi 2.927
Top three fraternity pledge classes:
1. Delta Chi 2.993
2. Sigma Chi 2.934
3. Sigma Nu 2.720
5. Sigma Nu 2.918
The all fraternity average is 2.73, with the men's average at 2.62. Your hard work is greatly admired, and is an example of excellent scholastic achievement
WARNING
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
HELP-A-HEART
CPR Classes 'A' (Adult)
Feb. 4, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
OR
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Feb. 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
CPR Classes B' (Two nights) (Adult, Child and Infant)
Feb. 9 and Feb. 11, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
OR
6:30-9:00 p.m.
OR
Feb. 23 and Feb. 25, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
ency Procedures
Feb. 23 and
First Aid/Emergency Procedures
Feb. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
There is no charge for the class.
You will be required to buy a $4.00 book.
HAVE-A-HEART
February is American Heart Month. The American lifestyle—a highfat diet, overweight, lack of regular exercise and cigarette smoking-is a major contributor to heart attack. For more information about heart disease and high blood pressure, call us
HEART-TO-HEART
Healthy relationships are achievements, not accidents. They require our attention and tender loving care enabling them to adjust, grow and strengthen through time and change. Getting in touch with what you and your partner's needs, desires and expectations are may help you evaluate the quality of your relationship. Remember, an examined intimate relationship may be an asset to your health.
Call for more information or to register
WATKINS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES Main Hospital number: 864-9500 Health Education Number: 864-9570
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION
SUMMER CAMP POSITIONS
at
GENEVA GLEN CAMP
SUMMER CAMP POSITIONS
if interested in working at a fine and well established children's co-ed summer camp in the COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAINS, please write to
Ken and Nancy Atkinson
P.O. Box 248
Indian Hills, CO 80454
/033-767-4821
We are hiring good people for:
· Cabin Counselor
Minimum freshman age: previous experience helpful but not necessary. Sincere desire to work and live with children and youth.
Cabin Counselor
Minimum freshman
Needs volume cooking experience. Good working conditions with fully equipped kitchen.
- Program Specialists
Wrangle, WSI, ALS, crafts, climbing, rappelling, mountaineering. Program specialists usually serve also as counselors.
Must be RN and licensed (or have reciprocity) to practice in Colorado.
The Directors,
Ken and Nancy Atkinson,
will be on Campus to show a
video presentation and interview
on Monday, February 8; 7:30 p.m.
at the Stairway at 439
Tennessee, Lawrence.
Contact John Gatti at 749-5723
for further details.
COLONY WOODS APARTMENTS 1301 W 24th 842-5111
**Featuring:**
• one bedroom apt. ($345)
• drapes are furnished
• fully equipped kitchen with MICROWAVE and ICEMAKER
Amenities:
* 3 outside spas
* large indoor/outdoor pool
* weight room
* laundry facilities
* satellite extra
Come see our model units & indoor pool
Pieces of the Dream Weekend
FEBRUARY 5-7,1988 Presented by BSU
Main Event...
Saturday, February 6, 1988 "Mr. EBONY/Ms. ESSENCE PAGEANT" Kansas Union Ballroom - 7:30 p.m.
Feb 5...
Speaker: Carl Boyd
7:00 p.m. Alderson Aud.
Feb 7...
Gospel Extravaganza
3:00 p.m., Ballroom
Mark Hammer of Tulsa, OK, is double-majoring in English and Art History.
"I use the Mac to develop my fiction ...and that's a fact!"
Mark Hammer
"I first learned how to use the Macintosh for word processing as a sophomore. It was easy to learn the basics quickly. While a starter course is helpful, I think you can learn it on your own, with the help of the excellent support literature and the tutorial lessons that come with the software.
"Right away, the MacWrite word-processing program gave me the ability to add, delete and modify words, phrases and paragraphs with ease. Writing became more enjoyable, because I could form my thoughts more freely...adding to and improving them as better ideas came into my mind.
"But to me, the real benefit of being a Mac user has been what it has done for my fiction-writing. I've written several short stories and am currently working on a novel. With the Macintosh, I can see the whole story in front of me, without seeing the paper. It gives me the freedom I need to create."
Helping You Make the Grade at KU
Macintosh™
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
**Step 1:** (optional) interested in finding out if you qualify for student financing? Contact the Financial Aid Office at 844-7600. Make your application to the financial counselors there will be more than happy to help qualified students choose the best program. (Financial need is not the question.)
Step 2: Order your Macintosh at the Burge Union. Stop by this week and tell us which Macintosh (Plus or SE) to load on the truck for you. (Small deposit required)
Step 3: Pick up your Macintosh at the Burge Union on April 1 when the truck arrives. Attend a free seminar to learn how to get started, if you'd like.