Safe sex not gamble at Condom Casino

You and your friends are playing blackjack. You discover that you have the superior hand and win. The prize isn't chips or money, but a variety of colored condoms.

Condom Casino night was held in the Campus Room at Capstone Monday night. SHARE and the fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha co-sponsored the event.

"It's important that people know that safe sex is a necessity and not an option," said Larry Middleton, a fourth-year exercise science student and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. "The entire campus should know that."

All students were welcome to play popular games such as blackjack, poker and an STD-themed bingo. They would initially receive 55 points, in condoms. One condom was worth one point, Premium Black/Blue was five points, 10 for lifestyle green, 15 for grape/flavored, 20 for tuxedo, 25 for Pleasure Plus blue and 50 for Magnum Gold.

Since the casino had a sexual health theme, humorous signs were displayed such as "Condoms ... For the next time you Rub (Her)," or "CREAM-Condoms Rule Everything Around Me."

Alpha Phi Alpha's treasurer Devin Biggers, a fourth-year computer engineering student, said the objective is to spread the word about sexual health.

"It's important to share sexual awareness to the campus and promote safe sex on campus," he said.

The students not only learned sexual education, but enjoyed themselves in the process.

Dervin McCoy, a third-year business economics student, dominated on the blackjack table.

"It's pretty fun. I'm enjoying myself and winning a good bit of condoms," he said.

After having over 20 condoms within the first five minutes, he thinks he will have the top number. Condom Wheel and Condom Pong were being played as well.
Octavius Todd, a second-year computer information student, was playing an intense game of Condom Pong.

"I think it's a good idea because it's entertaining and you're learning stuff," he said.
The game was identical to beer pong, only the cups contained candy and condoms instead.

The Condom Casino was held last year and is expected to continue throughout the following years.

"Our goal is to make it an annual event," said Nicole Chisolm, a fourth-year marketing and management student and the treasurer of SHARE.

Keep up the good work my brothers of (Theta Nu Chapter) of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc and S.H.A.R.E. It is great to be promoting relevant issues concerning the college community. Peers engagement and learning at it best because of you guys. CONTINUE TO DO WHAT YOU ARE DOING, MAKING A POSTIVE IMPACT ON USC CAMPUS and running the yard. 06