[Vanessa White]

Both locally and nationally, the coverage does seem to be more extensive this year. I cannot quite figure out why that is, but I did notice. I have been passing flyers out to students on campus like crazy all week, even made my own tee shirt for the day to announce it. I get mostly concerned about the level of apathy regarding the disease. Transmission continues to be a problem in this country, yet awareness and apathy seem to go hand in hand in many ways. Treatment seems to be the option rather than prevention for many people, which is sad to me in a way. Anyway, send thoughts and prayers to all affected today, and get involved and informed if you can. Peace out, Vanessa