THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2001
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Attack: Probe focuses on Osama bin Laden
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"Hoc for pes" (Honk for peace), reads a sign held by 7-year-old Ethan Miles. Protesters of all ages held handwritten signs along Sixth Street near Pinchkeny School in a plee for world peace and forgiveness for the terrorist attacks committed Tuesday against the United States.
The revelation came on a day when investigators pursued leads in Canada, Massachusetts, Florida and beyond, spurred by the horrors that continued to unfold in the ashes of New York and Washington, D.C.
Kansas Republican Sen. Sam Brownback called for more money directed at counter terrorism yesterday. He also said airport security needed to be stepped up dramatically.
He said he was confident that the people who organized the attack would be punished.
"Clearly, we have to review security in our nation's airports," he said. "We have to make the pilots in these planes more secure."
"There's a lot of suspicion, a lot of leads, but nothing we have been able to secure for certain," he said from Washington.
Brownback also said yesterday morning that he wouldn't be surprised if Congress passed a war resolution against the terrorists who were behind the attack. Yesterday afternoon, Congress passed a resolution condemning the acts of terrorism and stating that the nation was "entitled to respond under international law" to the attacks.
Brownback said he agreed with George Bush's statement that the U.S. would retaliate against the terrorists behind the acts.
"Terrorism is not new to the U.S.," he said. "We've been targeted all over the world. It is new to our soil."
Sherman said she didn't want any more bloodshed.
"After what happened on Tuesday, I think any move toward peace is progress," she said.
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Jessica Hurtado, Kansas City, Kan., junior, said it was hard to watch footage of the wreckage and carriage.
"I'll always remember where I was when I heard the news about what happened," she said. "I think everyone will. It's just like my parents remember Kennedy and my grandparents remember Pearl Harbor. I'll never forget it."
The focus of the investigation was on Islamic terrorist Osama bin Laden, who denied involvement, though he "thanked Almighty Allah and bowed before him when he heard this news" of the
Tuesday's assault on American government and finance led the president to place the military on its highest state of alert.
attacks, according to a Palestinian journalist.
Smoke still drifted from the ravaged Pentagon, and authorities said they did not expect to find more survivors.
— The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Jews to gather for holidays of 'reflection'
By Ryan Malashock Kansan staff writer
The Jewish Holidays begin with Rosh Hashanah night day.
While many non-Jewish students may believe the myth that Hanukkah is the most important holiday in the Jewish faith, members of KU Hillel said that the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, exceed Hanukkah in importance.
At a Brown Bag lecture yesterday, titled "Demystifying Jewish High Holidays," KU Hillel director Susan Shafer-Landau explained the reasoning behind the often mistaken perception of the Jewish holidays.
Rosh Hashanah is the holiday celebrating the Jewish New Year. It provides Jews with the opportunity to look back on the past year and reflect.
"While a lot of non-Jews hear about Hanukkah the most, there is more of a religious significance to the High Holidays," Shafer-Landau said.
"The entire month surrounding the High Holidays is full of reflection and evaluation of the past year," Shafer-Landau said. "Rosh
Hashanah is more of a celebration. Yom Kippur is where people take time to apologize."
Yom Kippur, which takes place this year on Sept. 27, is the Jewish day of atonement. KU Hillel assistant director Lisa Raschke said Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish religion.
She said Jews pray for forgiveness for the sins they committed during the past year.
Andrew Zidel, student outreach director for KU Hillel, said the High Holidays gave Jewish students, espe
cially freshmen, a sense of belonging during a time when they may feel out of place or in the minority. KU Hillel estimates that 1,500 Jewish students attend the University.
"From the student perspective, it's hard for Jews to see that there are other people just like them at KU," Zidel said. "This is a time where all Jews can feel comfortable together."
KU Hillel will be hosting a dinner and services at the Kansas Union Monday night.
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Professor laments 'no parking' for corporatizations
By Courtney Craigmile Kansan staff writer
As David Katzman walked to Ecumenical Christian Ministries at 1204 Oread Ave., he noticed the "reserved for athletic event" signs, but he failed to see the "for sale" sign he thought the University of Kansas had posted.
He said corporations dominated and controlled the University's policies and values.
Katzman, professor of American studies, spoke to a group of about 65 yesterday at ECM's University Forum. His presentation, "The Selling of the University Part III," focused on how the values of the University were undermined by money.
He briefly mentioned the University's policy on tailgating, noting that the University could have alcohol on campus only at fund-raising events.
"Perhaps the obituary for the University should read: The University killed itself driving under the influence in a Coke truck wearing Nike shoes," he said.
He asked the crowd when football had become a fund-raiser.
The majority of Katzman's speech dealt with the 25 scholarship the Kansas University Endowment Association handed out at Saturday's football game.
Katzman said a colleague had approached him saying it was a joke that scholarships were given because Allen Bohl, Kansas athletics director, announced that the scholarships were part of his commitment to fill the stadium.
Doug Vance, sports information director for the Athletics Department, did not return phone calls yesterday.
"I find it more embarrassing when the library is empty," said Katzman, a former member of the Kansas University Athletics Corporation board. "And I'm still waiting for the day when the parking lot will be reserved for an academic event."
Tina Warinner, Overland Park senior, said she was interested to hear Katzman's views on a University dominated by athletics.
She said she thought that the University was undermining itself and its students with such activities as allowing alcohol during tailgating at football games and handing out 25 scholarships to random students.
Colin Welsh, Salina third-year law student, said he went to Katzman's presentation because he had heard good things about Katzman. He said he agreed with Katzman that the University was too focused on money.
The speech was Katzman's third. The first two were about the University's contract with Coca-Cola and the focus on gaining athletic contracts.
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Proud to be a Jayhawk
Guidelines for Responsible Tailgating
Consistent with Board of Regents and university policies, alcohol may be consumed at universitysponsored fund-raising events. The "Proud to be a Jayhawk" fund benefiting KU traditions and programs will be promoted actively to tailgaters to encourage donations. Initially, the fund will benefit the KU Marching Band. Total funds raised will be announced at the end of the season.
A perimeter around 10 parking lots adjacent to Memorial Stadium will be designated as the Proud to be a Jayhawk tailgating area.
Alcohol may be consumed only during a three-hour period before kickoff in the designated area. Kickoff for the Saturday, Sept. 15, game is 11:30 a.m.
No kegs or other containers with a capacity greater than one gallon may be brought into the area.
Fans are strongly encouraged not to use or bring glass containers.
Underage drinking, disorderly conduct or other unlawful conduct will not be tolerated.
No alcohol will be sold in the tailgating areas, in Memorial Stadium or elsewhere on the KU campus.
Individuals on foot will be allowed to bring their picnics into the designated tailgating areas.
Alcohol may not be brought into Memorial Stadium.
Consumption of alcohol will not be permitted outside of the designated tailgating areas.
In accordance with NCAA recommendations for responsible tailgating, a "no re-entry policy" will be in effect at Memorial Stadium. With the exception of personal emergencies, fans will not be allowed to re-enter the stadium if they go out at halftime or any time during the game.