Northeast Michigan Oral History and Historic Photograph Archive

The Campus Update Vol.1, Iss.9, 21 March 1979, p. 3

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When a life depends LONDON, Eng. (Observer)— You're sitting on the beach and see someone drowning, driving on the motorway and see a crash, eating in a restaurant and see someone cho- kingonhis food. What do you do? the right prompt action can save the person’s life. ey Said ely" perm Could have Some eos Side avers, But Tws 1S iy ! Ridiculous} AMR — Nar) : AX, Getting o\ | ih on you When someone starts choking on a piece of food you may have only four minutes to save his life. Bang him hard between the’ shoulder blades on his back. If that doesn't help try the “Heimlich hug’ (maneu- ver). First grasp the victim round the waist from behind. Clench one -own dorm floor MADISON, WIS. (On-Campus Re- port)—The recent addition of an honor floor in a Colorado State U. residence hall prompted an unusual request: Chicano students want their own dorm floors, too. Don Fulton, assistant director of housing, says those students have yet to submit a formal proposal. “If they propose a cultural exchange by not limiting residence to only Chi- canos, that’s one thing. But saying only Chicanos can live there is pro- bably legally impossible.’ Abel Amaya, Centro Chicano di- rector, talks as if he favors an ex- clusive Chicano floor, however. He says such an arrangement would provide a smooth transition.to the university from the “‘ traditional back- grounds’ which many. Chicano stu- dents are accustomed. “Many come + from a barrio and feel alienated and isolated at CSU,” he says, citing a . 60% to 80 % dropout rate. Meanwhile, about 20 students who are being asked to relocate to make room for thehonors floor staged a noisy demonstration, chanting ob- scenities at residence halls officials” while a group of high school stu- dents weremaking an orientation vis- fis CAMPUS UPDATE, March 21, 1979, page 3 fist with the thumb side toward the stomach and clasp it with the other hand. The first should be above the navel and below the rib cage. Then give a sudden squeeze, pushing the clenched fist as far as possible into the upper stomach with a lifting thrusting motion. The piece of food should shoot out after one or more hugs. Get the victimto a doctor as soon as possible. If a child under four chokes, hold him up by his legs and smack him hard three or four times between the should: il should be Skiers raise a big stink By Suzanne Kitts As all sports fans know, every — sport has a dangerous side to it. Nor- mally, however, the expected dan- ger in skiing is fractured bones. An experience of two formerly enthus- iastic skiers added to the Hist of pos- sible dangers. Skiing down the Baker Trail at a fast rate of speed, one of the skiers had the misfortune to run.smaek in- to askunk who was making his way casually across the trail. i Frightened by the human being with enormous feet suddenly dis- turbing hiscross-country excursion, — the skunk raised a big stink about =~ the situation. The skiers, who weren‘t thrilled either, continued: down the remainder of the trail. Making their way into the lodge, — the unpleasantly perfumed skiers did not ‘attract crowds. It’s a known fact that it takes a long time to get rid of the sweet smell of skunk, so if you — hap- pen to see someone walking to- (( ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS You may be eligible for a two-year Air Force ROTC scholarship. The scholarship includes full tuition, lab expenses. incidental fees. a reimbursement for text- books, and $100 a month tax free. How do you qual- ify? You must have at least two years of graduate or your nation at least four years as an Air Force officer. Scholarships are available to students who can qualify for pilot. navigator, or missile training, and to those who are majoring in selected technical and nontechni- cal academic disciplines. jn certain scientific areas, in undergraduate nursing, or selected premedical degree areas. Non-scholarship students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC two-year program also receive the $100 students. Find out today about.a two-year Air Force ROTC scholarship and about the Air Force way of life. Your Air Force ROTC counselor has the details. Contact: Major Gene Baynor AFROTC Det 380, MSU: East Lansing, Ml 48823. ROTC Gateway toa great way of life. — undergraduate work remaining, and be willing to serve. -— monthly tax-free allowance just like the scholarship —

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