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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY
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February 24,1998
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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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By Chris Horton and Marc Sheforgen
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Kansas wolf writers
Kansan staff writers
See IRAQ on page 2A
An agreement between the U. N.'s secretary general and Iraq's government postponed plans for a U.S. military strike, but students and faculty at the University of Kansas do not expect Iraq to comply.
Iraq agreed Sunday to allow U.N. inspectors to search eight presidential palaces. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan will present the agreement to the U.N. Security Council today.
Annan said that the agreement, negotiated with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz, had no time limits or deadlines. Iraq's denial of U.N. weapons inspectors into the palaces has been the focal point of a proposed U.S.-led military strike.
Mark Reedy, Valley Center junior and U.S. Army Reserves specialist, said he thought the agreement only would delay military action.
"Saddam is a menace in a vital area of the world," Reedy said. "We've had to use force to get him to comply with anything."
Lt. Col. Donald C. Denmark, professor of military science, said Iraq's full compliance with U.N. resolutions was the only action that would ensure peace. He doubted the Iraqi government would cooperate.
"I think the U.S. was preparing to go outside the U.N.'s decision to make a unilateral movement against Iraq," Bachand said. "I thought it was appropriate for our Senate to say we wanted our country to work with the nations of the world."
Matt Bachand, Liberal Arts and Science senator, proposed a resolution before Student Senate last week to denounce military force against Iraq.
strated he understands anything else," he said.
Greg Means, Iowa City, Iowa, freshman, said he did not believe in war but in certain situations, it was justifiable.
"I don't think that anyone wants to go to war," he said. "I think that people have forgotten how a democracy is supposed to work."
Despite the failure of the resolution, Bachand said that people should recognize that in a democracy, they needed to voice their concerns.
"I have a feeling we're going to have to take military action," he said. "I don't think Saddam is going to go by the rules. He hasn't yet, and I don't think he ever will."
By Sara Anderson
sanderson@kansan.com
Kansas staff writer
While the tensions with the Middle East affect the nation, some students at the University of Kansas find it hitting closer to home.
"Iwas in Kuwait during the Gulf War, and I saw everything. My brother was taken hostage," said Hussein Arab, Salmiyah, Kuwait, junior. "I'm scared that we'll be experiencing the same thing, hearing gunshots outside the window, those things."
The Muslim community at the University has mixed feelings about the situation concerning Iraq and the United Nations. Connected with Iraq by religion and geography, some Muslim students worry that military action could be attributed to the Muslim community.
Ahmad Al-Ali, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, graduate student and manager of the Islamic Center of Lawrence, 1917 Naismith Drive, said that when conflicts have ensued, often the whole Muslim people
Unlocked doors key to burglaries in Oliver Hall
By Laura Roddy
roddy@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
Five burglaries from Oliver Hall rooms were reported recently, and in each case, the residents left their rooms unlocked. KU police said.
Police still are investigating, said officer Burdel Welsh of the KU police. Police went through the residence hall yesterday asking residents for information.
"From the type of crime and time frame, they're approaching them as though they're related," Welsh said.
The four most recent burglaries occurred early Sunday morning. During these four incidents, residents were sleeping in their rooms when the burglaries occurred. The fifth burglary occurred Feb. 14.
The burglaries occurred on the third, fourth, fifth and sixth floors of the residence hall, Welsh said.
In one of the incidents, a resident reported the theft of Nintendo cartridges between 1:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Welsh said. The cartridges were recovered in another Oliver room.
Another resident reported two separate burglaries in his room. Welsh said the resident awakened to the door slamming just before 6 a.m. Sunday. The resident reported to police that a wallet was taken from the room and also that neckties had been taken from the room Feb. 14.
Between 6 and 6:10 a.m. Saturday, a resident reported that money was taken from his room. Welsh said the resident woke up enough to see someone and was able to give the police a description.
The resident, who thought he was dreaming at the time, described the suspect as a white male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds.
Welsh said that in each case, the stolen items were either on a chair near the door or in the open.
Another resident reported the theft of a wallet between 1 a.m. and 11:55 p.m. Sunday, police said.
"From living here this semester and last semester, not a lot of people here lock their doors on our wing." she said.
Emile Chapin-Patch, Kansas City, Kan, junior and Oliver resident, said she and her roommate locked their door every night, but if they went down the hall for five or 10 minutes, they left it unlocked.
"This is a quick-in, quick-out, grab-what-I-can type of thing," Welsh said.
Fred McElhenie, associate director of student housing said the University repeatedly had told students to lock their doors.
"We start back in orientation," he said. "Parents and students are always concerned about their belongings."
McElhenie said that in some cases, the weakest link in security was the student.
Welsh said the majority of burglaries at the University occurred in unlocked rooms.
BURGLARIES
He also said that the burglaries happened during security hours at the residence halls, when visitors are required to be escorted. He said students should try to be more observant.
"By now, they should know the people that belong there," Welsh said.
Hints to prevent residence-hall theft:
- Keep doors locked at all times.
- Be observant of unfamiliar people.
- Report crimes immediately.
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Anyone with information regarding these or any other crimes can call Crime Stoppers at 864-8888. The line is open 24 hours, and anonymity is protected.
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