A feature story by Colin Stack in today's edition of UC Irvine's student newspaper New University reveals that cotton sweatshirts with the familiar "U-C-I" capital letters across the chest have been effectively banned on campus since April 29.The ban has nothing to do with student self loathing--or being able to come up with the $40-$50 each in these times of economic recession and soaring tuition--but is instead aimed at the maker of the sweatshirts, the Atlanta-based Russell Athletics brand.
Media reports that as many as 16 actors and actresses in the
adult entertainment industry recently tested positive for HIV have
prompted new calls for legislation requiring condom use in all porn
videos shot in California. Opponents to condom use include the multi-billion
dollar adult entertainment industry, the Roman Catholic Church and visitors to The Shops in Mission Viejo. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) hosted a press conference, protest and rally Monday night in front of Larry Flynt's