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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10,2008
VOLUME 120 ISSUE 15
INTERNATIONAL
Panel debates US-Pakistan relations amid new elections Pakistan elects Bhutto's widower as president
BY BETSY CUTCLIFF
bcutcliff@kansan.com
The inauguration of Pakistan's first civilian president in nine years and the effect it will have on the country were the main topics discussed at KU International Program's Pakistan Panel on Aug. 5.
The panel's three speakers were William Lambert, a retired army officer and assistant professor at the Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Phil Schrodt, professor of political science, and Rauf Arif. Pakistani graduate student in journalism. They shared views on hot-button issues such as Pakistan's floundering economy and its security problems on the northwestern border with Afghanistan.
The panel was held in anticipation of Tuesday's Pakistan presidential election of Asif Ali Zardari — widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who was assassinated after leaving a political rally in 2007.
One recurring theme was the relationship between Pakistan and the United States in regards to U.S. military operations in Afghanistan.
"You cannot understand the equation of what's going on in Afghanistan unless you understand Pakistan," Lambert said.
According to the Pentagon, the tribal areas along Pakistan's northwestern border is a known stronghold for Taliban and al-Qaida militants who evaded coalition forces in Afghanistan.
Lambert said one of the puzzling concepts was how Pakistan's military-ruled government failed to control the insurgent areas — even with a pricey allowance of $80 million per month from the U.S. government.
Lambert said the money given to Pakistan to curb insurgent violence was being misused on things such as upgrading F-15 Eagle Jet aircraft instead of rebuilding the country's infrastructure, and improving local police forces and border controls.
"Insurgents are walking across the border while a patrolman looks the other way for $50," he said. "He isn't necessarily against the U.S. or for al-Qaida or the Taliban, but he has to put food on the table."
All three of the speakers agreed the failing economy was one of Pakistan's biggest problems. Inflation in Pakistan is at 25 percent, according to the BBC. Arif said the soaring inflation and a lack of food were making life for the Pakistani people worse.
"We are losing our foreign investment and foreign reserves quickly," he said. "There is no local investment or foreign investments coming in the country and we have a fragile legal system."
Professor Schrodt said the poverty could prompt the poor to turn to insurgencies.
"If you are a young, very poor man and you have no prospect, commonly the only places that will open the door for you are the mosque or a militant Islamic movement such as al-Qaida," he said. He said it was much more appealing for young Pakistanis to join
SEE PAKISTAN ON PAGE 4A
JAYHAWK LEGACIES
Contributed photos
Clockwise from above: Aaron Bales'mother, Donna Robinson, celebrates at Dad's Day for Kappa Alpha Theta on Nov. 6, 1976. Robinson was the fourth generation in Bales' family to attend the University.
Aaron Bales joined Beta Theta Pi at the beginning of this semester. He is the 12th member of his family to join the fraternity in the last four generations.
Members of Bales' family were at the University during this game in 1950, which was also during construction of the Campanile. The Jayhawks played Colorado and won with three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
John Robinson graduated from the University in 1949 and was also a member of Beta Theta Pi. Bobsa said Robinson got more excited about Jayhawk sports than he did.
David Robinson, Aaron Bales' great grandfather, was hired as one of the first three professors at the University. He was originally the Chair of Languages.
Fifth-generation students follow family traditions
BY SACHIKO MIYAKAWA smiyakawa@kansan.com
The year is 1866. It's a year when President Andrew Johnson officially declares the Civil War over and Congress passes the 14th Amendment, guaranteeing everyone civil rights. It's a year when Jesse James holds up banks. It's a year when the U.S. Treasury Department approves the first nickel. It's also a year when the Kansas Regents elect David H. Robinson as one of three professors at a brand new university - the University of Kansas.
This fall, 142 years later, Aaron Bales became the fifth generation in his family line to be at the University. Erika Bentson, editorial assistant of the KU Alumni Association, said Bales was one of six freshmen who were registered with the association and had four generations of Jayhawks in their past.
Aaron Bales
Aaron Bales, Overland Park freshman, said he chose the University because it was close to home and offered in-state tuition. He said he also had some family pressure to attend the University and be the fifth generation in his family to come.
Bales said he once considered going to college in California but now enjoyed sharing KU traditions and experiences with his family, especially his grandfather, John Robinson, who was a third-generation student and graduated in 1949.
Bales is a member of Beta Theta Pi and is the 12th Robinson descendant to join the fraternity in the last four generations. His cousins are also members of the fraternity and live with him in the house.
SEE GENERATIONS ON PAGE 4A
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HEALTH
Wellness Fair offers info, free massages
Today's Wellness Fair will allow students to relax with a free massage and get information on various student health
topics. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Stong Hall.
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ART
Professor's 75-foot sculpture selected for display in KCMO
Matthew Burke, associate professor of art, is one of six artists selected to participate in the Avenue of the Arts, a program that showcases regional artists in downtown Kansas City, Mo. He will install a
massive kinetic sculpture on the wall of Bartle Hall, suspended 20 feet above the ground, by the end of the month.
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