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ciate and enjoy the skill and fast thinking, beautiful coordination of action that these women are learning to master. Teamwork and these kinds of practical split-second decisionmaking skills should not be shunned lightly by women.

So, next time you are in Jack's and you see a sign for a Pacesetters game-get yourself a ticket and come on out! It sure can't hurt you, and its always more gratifying to play a tough game with someone in the stands cheering you on. So, let's fill them with women, and give the Pacesetters support. Besides, watching women in a contact sport is heaps better than watching men any day! See you there?

by Pat Chupa

INSURANCE FOR GAY WOMEN

I hear from the editors of "The Purple Cow" that discrimination exists against gay women who name each other as beneficiaries in insurance policies. As a woman insurance agent, I do not feel this is fair, and on checking with my company. I find that no discrimination is made on the basis of sexual perference. However, as with all insurance companies, there are certain qualifications such as general ability to maintain a policy which do apply.

If any of you "Purple Cow" readers would like to rap with a woman agent about insurance, call Mary Lou Young at 261-7168. Our company specializes in insured saving plans such as retirement, income protection insurance and annuities. Even if you do not have an immediate need, I would be glad to talk with you and perhaps we can together come to an understanding of the insurance needs of liberated gay women.

by Mary Lou Young

HOMOSEXUALITY: BEACON REVIEW

Beacon, The Sunday AkronBeacor Journal Magazine featured an article on homosexuality in its September 15, 1974 edition. In the first section, the authors described gay community and how some indivthree major problems confronting the iduals or groups of gay people have sought to resolve or reduce these problems. The first problem identified was job discrimination based on the identification of being gay. The article points out that as a result of this discrimination many gays feel the need to keep their sexuality a secret despite personal loss of self-respect.

The second problem identi! fied is the lack of open public discussion of homosexuality which creates a, "painful period of guilt, confusion, and isolation for many young people who discover they are gay. The next problem discussed is that of "psychological imprisonment" which means being reluctant and fearful to tell others, family, and

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friends that you are gay, thus keeping the knowledge bottled up inside. The authors then present statistical information about the number of gays in the Akron area (shock). They found gays in every section of the city and in every occupation, not just hairdressing and interior decorating. The next section of the article focuses on the political and social climate for college gays. The information in this section came mainly from people in Kent Gay Liberation Front at Kent State University. Members of the gay community, including students and faculty discuss coming out in a clooege setting. A very positive feeling of warmth and support is conveyed in this section.

The article describes the

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