a 2A - Thursday, November 6, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Promoting protection on campus If you've ever walked down Sooth University Avenue, it's likely that you've seen the Safe Sex Store. Although its neon sign has become a common stop for scavenger hunt participants, S3 Safe Sex Store has a lot more to offer than outlandish novelties for sexual pleasure. According to the store's web- site, owner BethAnn Rarmeisool was inspired to start the business after volunteering for, children infected with the AIDS virus through the Rainbow Connec- tion, a Michigan non-profit orga- nizationthat works with children with life-threatening illnesses. The purpose of the store is to pro- vide correct, consistent, sexual health information. Safe sex educator and retail clerk Jeannie Hahl aims to deliver this message and offer her "big sister" help. "While going to college, there are so many opportunities for sex- ual experimentation," she said. Hahl said the information available to students about sex- ual opportunities doesn't always come from reliable sources. And that's where S3 comes in. "There's a resource like this around that tells you what con- dom is most reliable," Hahl said as an example. In addition to educating the stu- dent body about sexual health and helpingcto stop the spread of sexual diseases, S3 has other objectives. "The store is also very female- centered," Hahl said. "We want to empower women with sexual information rather than repress- ing them. We want to make them confident." In fact, Hahl said S3's best selling product is the "silicone- based, super female friendly 'SD Millennium' lube." Hahlihad a friend who was HIV positive, motivating her inter- est in sexual health. She began studying child maltreatment and then shifted her focus to Planned Parenthood. S3 was a perfect springboard in that department. She said she has been working there for two years. Hahl is aware that many people are intimatedto cross the threshold from the sidewalk of South Univer- sitycto the store, but she offers kind words of encouragement to ease their trepidation. "I usually say, 'We're nice in here, you don't have to be afraid!"' she said. "The staff is so warm and inviting. It's not scary, it's actually just a cute store." LARA ZADE For avideonof this CampusJeniHaisa MAX COLLINS/Daily JaneHhisasafe sea edscatsr Character, lag onto and retail clerk at the Safe Sea Stare michigandoilycom on Sousth University Avenue. Hahl says SS3's goal is to provide young people with reliahle information as ses. 420 Maynard St. Ass Arbor, MI 48109-1327 www.michigandaily.com ANDREW GROSSAN ELAINA BUGLI Editor is Chief easiness Manager 734-647-a336734-764-0558 grossman@michigandailycom bugli@michigandailyceom CONTACT INFORMATION Newsroom Offie hours: Su.-Thurs. 11a.ms.- 2a.nm. 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Onevopy is available reheroocharge to all rader, Aditonal copies maybeyikedsuyast al' s ~officelfor 2.sritiosforflelter,estartngin Snytember, viaU.. mal ae $110.Winte term (Janar though Aprills $115, yealon Setemtnber througtAprilist195. Uivrsity affliats ahrscto a~edused suscripioneaten-cas ,susrpios forfall termaen$35.tSbsits ust'obe pread.Teichianail s a eber o ThnAssciated Prss ad TheAsscatedCllegitePess. CRIME NOTES CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Graduation fair Academic Backpacks taken University from Chemistry vehicle bumps Building into motorcycle WHERE: Chemistry Building WHEN: Tuesday at about 3 p.m. WHAT: Four backpacks were stolen, University Police reported. Two of the back- packs were later recovered. One stolen backpack contained a laptop worth $1,500. The WHERE: Lot NC-62, 3231 Bax- ter Road WHEN: Tuesday at about 7 WHAT: A University vehicle backed into a parked, unoc- cupied motorcycle, University Police reported. There were no WHAT: A fair for graduating seniors where they can get information on commence- ment, buying caps and gowns and picking out a class ring WHO: University Unions Arts & Programs WHEN: Today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Michigan Union, Ground Floor networking event WHAT: A discussion about how to network when looking for an academic job WHO: The Career Center WHEN: Today at noon WHERE: Student Activities Building, Room 3200 otner stolen backtpackc Dad a injuries in the accident. ( fia re cell phone worth $300. Police A o e have no suspects. Rvlto'tl Parking garage Rvlto'tl concert MCard swiped stairwell WHAT: A talk by Pedro WHAT: A concert A. Sanchez, director of the and jazz musicianI 1 akeTropical Agriculture and theTiktcot$0a frmiiriy vandalized Rural Environment Program Tickts cs an by folk Ainus Lee. nd$37. 1Acclaimed author and screenwriter Michael Crichton of "Jurassic Park" fame died unexpectedly yes- terday "after a courageous and private battle against cancer,". his public relations firm said in a release. He was 66 years old. 2Michigan sophomore for- ward Louie Caporusso has eight goals in eight games this season, good for second in the nation. He scored 12 goals all of last season. oSPOR MORE, SEE SPORTS, PAGE 5 3 Kenya has declared today a public holiday to celebrate the elec- tion of Barack Obama as the U.S. president, BBC reported. Obama's father was Renyan, and members of Obama's fam- ily still live in the east African country. WHERE: Mary Markley Hall WHEN: Tuesday at about 9:45 p.m. WHAT: An MCard was stolen from Mary Markley Mall, Uni- versity Police reported. Police have no suspects. WHERE: Fletcher Carport WHEN: Tuesday at about 6 p.m. WHAT: Three people spray- painted a wall in the carport stairwell, University Police reported. The incident is under investigation. at Columbia University, titled "The African Creen Revolu- tion Moves Forward" WHO: School of Public Health WHEN: Today at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: School of Public Health, Room 37SS WHEN: Tonight at 8 p.m. WHERE: 3165S. Main St. CORRECTIONS " Please report any error in the Daily to correc- tions@michigandaily~com. 4 10 Costa Rica and CRFTR: Monday, November 10, 2008, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Annenberg Auditorium, 1120 Weill Hall, 735 S. State Street Reception to follow. www.fordschool.umichedu For more information, tall 734-615-3893. 800.424.8580 Iwww.peacecorps.gov OPEN HOUSE Thursday, Nov. 6th, 5-8pm 0 we t etle- eles ~r srd w,Imu f tete<' v"r1.'tf l .Od