4A = THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY,OCT.25,2001
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Rally to address impact of war on women worldwide
Each year the Womyn's Empowerment Action Coalition, the student group that organizes the march, attempts to educate the campus and the community on the many effects of domestic violence.
This year's Womyn Take Back the Night march and rally falls at a unique time for many of us. The event, a rally and protest against violence against women and children, will inevitably take on a new meaning this year.
With statistics gathered from local domestic violence shelters and rape counseling services, this organization strives to raise awareness on how violence influences our specific surroundings.
This year's march will be a time for all of us to think about violence and war and the effect on women internationally.
This year, the perspective must be widened. With the help of Adrienne Dwyer, professor of anthropology, the important issue of violence against women internationally will be addressed.
Too often, ideas of battered women are horribly distorted. Abuse comes in
Megan Murphy
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many forms and at this time we are forced to move past our mental pictures of the 'bruised woman we once knew down the street.'
We must take new images into account: women in refugee camps and women being murdered through warfare, and understand how women are affected by the violence around them. Furthermore, this is a time to understand the ways in which we can help women in these situations.
While we must work to understand the ways in which governments harm, isolate and strip women of basic human rights, we must also learn how it is best to help these women by empowering them to change their own situations.
it is not our job, as individuals who are truly concerned about women in all
countries and situations, to take women from these circumstances and liberate them in the way we most seem fit.
Instead, we must first work to realize the impact of our actions on women internationally. We must think about what military action means for the women directly affected and living as refugees.
We must also allow these women the power to define their lives and roles in society as it best suits them. The idea of "America: the liberator of women" is a scary one considering the countless women who are affected in our own country by violence.
I hope during this year's Womyn Take Back the Night March, we can all consider the impact of our actions on women internationally, especially in Afghanistan.
While we must work to stop violence against women and children in our community, we have the obligation to stop any actions that might hurt women and children internationally as well.
Megan Murphy is a senior in women's studies and journalism from St. Joseph, Mo.
EDITORIALS
Hey chancellor, cancel class if'Hawks beat K-State
Psst. Chancellor Hemenway. We know you're a busy man, but here's an idea.
It's about our football team. The boys in blue have struggled this year, but winning teams, especially football and basketball, can bring pride to a campus. Schools that have successful programs typically see a rise in enrollment the following year.
So, you ask, what does that have to do with our idea? Well, we think that if our football team defeats Kansas State on Saturday, classes should be canceled on Monday.
Because sometimes canceling class is worth it. The University normally should put academics first here. But college is about more than going to class. Maturing emotionally and socially are also what college is about. Students who spend four or five years in school should come out as educated, well-rounded individuals.
It sounds silly at first. Why should the success of a football team affect whether we have class, especially after students just returned from fall break?
Still, there are more reasons for canceling class. There's pride. Kansas hasn't defeated Kansas State since 1992. That's a long time. It would be nice if KU fans in Hutchinson could answer taunts about the football team with more than just a "wait until basketball season."
Canceling classes could also spread the word about the University. A lot of
potential students make their college decisions based soley on academics, but some make their college decisions not only on the quality of the institution, but also the number of activities in the community, and whether they enjoyed their visit and the buzz of campus activities such as football or basketball.
Imagine how much of an impact that could make on people still deciding on college. It might even bring in more of the National Merit Scholars or minority students that the University also seems to be chasing after or, in the case of minority students, needs to bring some diversity to campus.
Just imagine how great a recruiting tool it would be to have countless numbers of students go home and tell high school students how great it is to go to the University of Kansas.
Here in Kansas, life would go on. The University could celebrate a great win over a program that's down, but quality. Students could use the day off to study or relax or go home and visit family. And the Jayhawk nation could reap the benefits.
campus.
One more thing. Last year, Oklahoma routed Texas 63-14 on the way to a national championship. The Monday after that game, Oklahoma president David Boren canceled classes. Life seemed to go on in the Sooner state and Oklahoma is still thought of as a fine institution.
Andy Davies for the editorial board
Students can ensure a KU victory on Saturday
Fans should tear down the goalposts as soon as Javhawks take lead
A KU win would secure KSU's stay in the Big 12 cellar, the ultimate humiliation for a school that has enjoyed great success in the past decade.
But a KU win could be even more sweet for students. If the chancellor takes the Kansan editorial board's suggestion to cancel classes (see accompanying editorial), a win by the Jayhawks could mean a free day for KU students.
Saturday's Sunflower Bowl match up of Kansas (2-4, 1-3) and Kansas State (2-4,0-3) must remind both schools' fans of the Toilet Bowl days.
However, KU's offense, defense and special teams may not be enough to stop Kansas State from rolling at home. Despite a four-game losing streak, KState has been ranked in the Top Ten this season.
The football team, especially the coaching staff and departing seniors, has everything to gain by a win.
For this reason, students need to help the football team secure a win Saturday.
However, KU has played tougher opponents than K-State this season, but in every game, the Jayhawks have scored first.
It is reasonable to expect they will take an early lead in Manhattan as well.
When this happens, the Jayhawks should look for aid – not from flubber or
a placekicking horse (or other Disney movie trickery) -but from the 12th man, the fans, who may want to take full advantage of KSU's tailgating options.
Here's the plan: after singing a round of "Rock Chalk," Jayhawk fans should take to the field en masse to tear down one of Wagner Field's goal posts.
The posts can be carried to Aggieville or the nearest cowpond, but the important thing is that the officials will have to end the game with KU on top.
Yes, this sounds a little radical, but most KU sports fans would take a bullet for Roy Williams, and this is the chance to show similar, extremist support for the football team.
Think of it as retribution for KSU fans tearing down the goalposts at Memorial Stadium in the early 1990s, except more clever.
The benefits of this action are almost endless. K-State would fall to 0-5 in the Big 12, and KU would regain in-state bragging rights.
But more importantly, a win would allow KU fans to add some valuable trash talk to their arsenal, which currently consists of "Wait until basketball season," and "Davison is the most explosive cornerback in the Big 12."
As if all this isn't enough motivation, just think; you, the superfan, might be featured on Sportscenter, and Fox might be motivated to make a show entitled "When Fans Attack."
John Cathcart-Rake for the editorial board
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There's plenty of free services on campus. You can get unlimited Christian propaganda and second-hand-smoke lung cancer at various locations.
Late night advertisements are my bible. I still live paycheck to paycheck, my teeth are still yellow and I have not lost two to three dress sizes in the last week. However, I am collecting donations to pay off my series of three easy payments available at the one time only price of $39.99. What's up with that?
It's 1:15 in the morning, so I think I'm gonna make like a leaf and go to bed.
just wanted to say that Florida State is gonna get dominated by Maryland here before too long, and I can't wait to see it.
See Dick at age 20. See Dick at age 21.
Dick doesn't have to use his fake anymore. But is Dick at 21 any different than Dick at 20? I don't think so.
This is the red-headed cheerleader, and I just want to say the comment in the paper is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me.
The reason I'm better than you is 'cause I'm from St. Louis.
just wanted to say that Florida State is gonna get dominated by Maryland here before too long, and I can't wait to see it.
My roommate smokes too much and smells too much. He takes a shower once every three days. It is absolutely disgusting.
Free for All! I am addicted to this thing, I've
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What's a better trilogy — *Star Wars* or Indiana Jones?
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The terrorists killed innocent people for their cause. We are now killing innocent people for our cause.
To everyone who thinks American pride is stupid: I'll be more than happy to pay for your ticket back on the boat.
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Quit calling me Phyllis.
Yeah, um, so the guy that ripped off the side mirror on my car, I just wanted to say thanks. You validated my lack of faith in mankind.
I used to question how good of a coach Terry Allen was, but after reading the article in the *Kansan* comparing Mario Kinsey to Michael Bishop, I question his intelligence, too. He must be crazy.
This is for the guy who said he went to St. Louis and saw nothing but mullets over fall break. Well, you must have been in East St. Louis and at a club strip.
To the man who said that about the American pride thing: If you don't have any American pride or pride for your country, then you wouldn't understand why we have American pride. I think you ought to go back home.
Jennifer Love Hewitt is a goddess.
My teacher held class outside today so that he could smoke. What's up with that?
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Always be alert. The world needs more lerts.
I think I'm falling in love with my backup.
I was just reading the Free for All and I just kick out of the guy "to all of his babies mamas" How many babies are there? How many mamas are there? It sounds like this guy has a harem or something. Unbelievable. I'm sorry, but I just find that funny, "to all my babies mamas." Whew. What a guy.
I have resolved to quit smoking and to see that in print would seriously strengthen my convictions. Do you think you can help me out? Thanks.
Would all those who talk on cell phones or cary on loud conversations in Watson Library please step outside?
I just want to say that the Kansas City Chiefs are the worst football team I have ever seen.
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Indiana Jones is a much better trilogy
Now I don't know what all this Gene Hackman business is about, but there's no need to dog on John Travolta. He's the man.
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We need to put a statue to Nathan Willis, who was the UDK editor who brought the Free for All to the University of Kansas. What's up with that?
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Do tree huggers hug trees that have thorns?
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