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Annan appeals for end to conflict
The Associated Press
UNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan appealed to the international community yesterday to quickly deploy a "robust" armed force to halt the Israeli-Palestinian conflict's "descent into bloodletting."
Annan told the U.N. Security Council in a closed session that a force large enough to take "decisive action" is essential to ending the deadly cycle of attacks and reprisals between Israelis and Palestinians and helping restore security
The multinational force should be assembled by countries willing to supply troops and should have "a robust mandate," he said, adding later, "I expect the United States to play an imr
"Israel cannot accept international forces here."
States to play an important role "
The Security Council also should authorize its operation under Chapter VII of the U.N. Charter, which sanctions the use of military force if necessary, Annan said.
"A multinational force is essential to a gradual restoration of trust between the two sides, which is so vital if further steps toward a broad framework for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace are to be taken," Annan said.
Annan was elaborating on a proposal he made in Geneva last Friday.
The Palestinians have been agitating for international observers since the Mideast violence increased more than 18 months ago, but Israel has resisted, agreeing only to accept a small number of U.S. observers to monitor a cease-fire.
"Israel cannot accept international forces here," Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said yesterday.
Annan urged Israel and the Palestinians to cooperate with the force, saying it was in their interests to have multinational troops on the ground.
For example, the force would help Israel stop suicide bombings and place "an international spotlight on any extremist Palestinian groups that try to undermine a cease-fire by continuing to engage in terrorism."
Regents reconsiders 54-hour policy
By Meredith Carr Kansan staff writer
The Board of Regents decided to reconsider the policy of making students take 54 junior/senior credit hours as a graduation requirement at its meeting yesterday.
The policy was reconsidered because it would require students in certain programs to stay in school longer. The new proposal will be voted on at next month's meeting and will be implemented in Fall of 2003.
The Regents decided at its November meeting that the number of junior/senior hours required for graduation would increase to 54 hours for all Regents schools.
The Regents defines upper level classes as courses listed as levels 300 and above. The policy was slated to go into effect in Fall of 2003 but would not affect students already enrolled.
The number of junior/senior hours
a student has to take in order to graduate depends on the degree program the student is studying. In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the most common number of junior/senior hours required is 40.
Some programs in the College require students to take a number of classes under the 300 level. By increasing the number of junior/senior hours, these students would have to stay in school longer.
Tom Beisecker, University Council president, said that some programs at the University had to change.
The University Council is a permanent council composed of students and faculty from different Senate groups.
"Right now there are programs at the University that mandate hours for graduation that are below the 300 level," Beisecker said. "Some programs may have to be rewritten."
Students trying to transfer hours
for as many Danny Williams, Topeka junior and transfer student from Johnson County Community College, said the increase would be difficult for transfer students to a four-year university.
from a community college to a four year university won't be able to transfer as many of their hours.
"Right now the way the system is set up, I was able to transfer up to 62 hours from my community college," Williams said. "Under the new system I wouldn't be able to transfer nearly that many, and I would still have to take a lot of upper division classes."
The Regents universities have discussed other proposals. One proposal includes 45 hours being the minimum of upper level courses a student needs to graduate, and 60 hours of general education requirements.
Clay Blair III, the Regents chairman, said he was willing to take a new
"Right now there are programs at the
University that mandate hours for graduation that are below the 300 level. Some programs may have to be rewritten."
Tom Beisecker University Council president
approach to the hour increase.
Contact Carr at mcarr@kansan.com.
"We have had a good dialogue with all the Regents schools, and it think it's time to make a move," Blair said. "Let's set a target and have this out in 10 days and then act on it."
This story was edited by Brooke Hester
Earth Day festivities planned in Lawrence
By Lauren Beatty Kansan staff writer
Options abound for students who want to participate in Earth Day activities tomorrow in Lawrence.
Different environmental organizations will set up booths and give out
KU Environs is sponsoring a daylong event in Watson Park, Seventh and Kentucky streets, said Shane McCall, Kansas City, Mo., junior and coordinator of the event.
The day starts with Parade for the Earth at 11 a.m. in South Park, Eleventh and Massachusetts streets.
The parade will feature music, dancers, recycling trucks and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles and will last about an hour.
Following the parade will be the Earth Day celebration in Watson Park.
Other Earth Day events include a day of family-friendly programming at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper. Events include "Stepping Lightly on Earth." a program on human impact on the Earth; a scavenger hunt with prizes; a program
information and free samples. McCall said 25 organizations were expected to attend and seven activists from the community would speak on local and global environmental issues.
Local band Jazz Urchin will perform.
"We want people in the community to get excited about saving the Earth and we want them to have access to information about it," MeCall said. "We want people to come off the street who want more information. It's going to be fun."
They expect 500 to 400 people to attend.
about golden eagles featuring the largest bird in the United States; and crafts.
In addition to the scheduled programs, activities at the nature center include mural painting, face painting, a recycling toss and an environmental maze.
Marty Birrell, director of the nature center, said the purpose of the program was to raise awareness about the need to engage in responsible choices for the environment such as recycling waste management and lessening human impact on the earth.
"Throughout the day the variety of fund raising games are for getting an eagle of our own." Birrell said. "Hopefully, they will be fun for families to take part in."
This is the first year the nature center has sponsored Earth Day activities.
"The nature center is still young," she said. "We felt we weren't prepared last year. We think it's important to highlight Earth Day and participate one day a year — hopefully every day of year — in saving the Earth."
SUA will sponsor an Open House at the Kansas Union tomorrow to honor Earth Day. Chandra Dunbar, program advisor for the KU Memorial Unions, said information booths would be set up in front of the Union and activities would include free wax hands, flower pot painting and card making. The SUA annual Earth Day event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All events are free and open to the public.
Contact Beatty at theatty@kansan.com.
This story was edited by Brookie Hesler.
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