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Giving Away Condoms on Campuses Is Tougher Than I Thought

By Emily Rogers, a member of the SWARM Youth Council and student at the College of Charleston My liberal (arts) college allows us to distribute condoms out in the open in the center of campus or anywhere really. But, there’s …

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Bees at the Movies: Out of Africa

The 1985 film Out of Africa is a romantic drama about life in 20th century Kenya. The characters deal with numerous emotional experiences, including being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. The film begins in Denmark, where Karen Blixen (Meryl …

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Why YOU Should Join SWARM

There’s still time to apply for the 2012-2013 SWARM Youth Council! Download the application here

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SC’s Rally Against the War on Women

Tell Them staff and advocates will be out on Saturday, April 28th, in support of the March Against the War on Women. This event will bring together people from across the state to celebrate the power of women. According to …

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Apply for the 2012-2013 SWARM Youth Council for Policy Change

Students With A Responsible Message (S.W.A.R.M.) is searching for superstar activists to be part of the a youth leadership council. S.W.A.R.M. is composed of 10 dynamic college student from across the state that support and promote evidence-based, responsible sex education. …

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Who is Best Dressed for Sexual Health Success?

-Woot! Woot!- Project Condom Upstate year one is complete! Everyone did a fantastic job!  There’s quite the Buzz on Twitter and Facebook about the models. Each group surprised the entire audience with their truly wonderful creations. The diversity of the contestants ranged …

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Tips for Being the Condom Fairy

Maria Jackson is a Senior at the College of Charleston and has served on South Carolina’s Youth Council for Policy Change (S.W.A.R.M.) for 2 years. While it sounds like it should be a cake walk, giving away 500 condoms a semester …

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Condom Craze

Aaron Guest is a member of the S.W.A.R.M. Youth Council and a Senior at the University of South Carolina I am not going to lie. I used to be afraid of condoms. Terrified may be a better word. I should …

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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed across the country and serves as an opportunity to raise awareness and take a stance on supporting policies that reduce the burden of HIV/AIDS.  In 2009, South Carolina had the 7th …

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Widespread Change Starts with Comprehensive Sex Education

National Women and Girls’ HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is here!  And while you’re rocking your red pumps, I want you to think beyond the statistics and beyond getting tested- let’s think about digging deep into the root of the HIV epidemic.  Let’s …

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