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Sale says science won't save Earth By Rene DeCair Emerald Contributor Disasters such as global warming, the hole in the ozone layer and the extinction of spe cies cannot be repaired by "technofix." Kirkpatrick Sale said Thursday. Technofix is society's "reli cicty). Human Si*le and Dweller* in the Lund: Hio itgional Vision Sale, speaking as part of the Survival Center’s Karthweek '89 Celebration, told the crowd that humanity faces an ecologi cal crisis far worse than we may realize. In fact. Sale said the earth is not approaching a 'Our mother is not society but nature, and nature knows best. Everything is con nected. ’ -Kirkpatrick Sale gion of the industrial world," which says if then; is a problem produced by science it can be fixed by science, adding " tech nofix won't work.” Sale, a Cornell University graduate has written numerous books, three of which are SDS (Students for a Democratic So crisis but is in the middle of it; human beings may already have eliminated their means of escape from the problem. Sale said his bioregional vi sion is the ecological solution to environmental problems which is most likely to suc ceed . MoAeA+i& Studio i 112 E. 13th Ave , Eugene Quality Portraits for the College Graduate FREE STUDIO SESSION Arttl'Iion.il S.ivmns > ■< u; 2‘- ' P ' t. - r,i-■ r' . ■ i"■! M. ■ ,'t • • Call Today 683-4574 10 am 6 pm Tues Sat Coupon c o u P o ■ It ITER PERFECT 300 Ert> Memorial Union 686 4381 TYPESETTmG«P>STi-UP*LAYOUT,DiSIGN,PMT'S»mNSPARENCHS "The vision ignores all bar riers of rich-poor. Democrat-Re publican anti black-white.” he said. Sale said the four compo nents of Bioregionalism in clude a “re-enchantment of the world.” “knowing place.” "listening to the voices of the earth” and "biocentrism” A "re-enchantment of the world" means moving our selves away from the "religion of science” that teaches that the earth is lifeless. Sale said "We have to come to see the earth as holy.” The second component, "knowing place." is learning to know home. .Sale said that the earth itself is unknowable but we can know our own re gion. and added humans must understand the absolute limits the land can hold. The third part of Bio regionalism is "listening to the voices of the earth" to under stand the laws of nature. "Our mother is not society but na ture. and nature knows best. Everything is connected.” he said Finally, biocentrism is the ability of humans to live in har mony with other species. Sale said there are 125 birr regional groups in the country, and is positive the movement will work because it is an ap propriate answer for the pres ent. Sale said that the new eco logical movement may la* un precedented, “but the crisis is unprecedented." Student Senate tables diversity, IFC motions By Brad Robertson Emerald Reporter The Student Senate tabled two motions relating to ASUO politics brought by Senator Pieter Paulson on Thursday night. The first motion dealt with the lack of diversity in the ASUO under any admin istration and the lack of Sen ate power in regards to con firming ASUO executive ap pointments. which Paulson said he believes arc current _Student Senate— ly composed almost entirely of campaign workers from the presidential ticket. "Everytime someone has won they have hired their friends. The Student Senate has no power to confirm people,” Paulson said. Senate Chair Eric Grimes said the Student Senate should be based as closely as possible on the U S. Govern ment which does have the power to confirm cabinet ap pointments. ‘The ASUO executive should be opened up to as many people who are not al ready involved in govern ment," Paulson said. The motion was tabled at the advice of Senator Patrick Johnston because he said the Senate should first look at constructive ways to com municate with the new ad ministration to involve as many people as possible in ASUO government. "Upon the election of the new president and vice-pres ident we will have them come to the Senate." Crimes said Paulson's other motion called for student groups who receive 1FC funding to stop endorsing candidates for ASUO office. "If you receive 1FC funds . then you have no right to endorse candidates," Paul son said. The Student Senate, which does receive 1FC money, can not endorse can didates. This motion was tabled so the Senate could find out more about the present en dorsement methods and so that the motion itself could be made more presentable. In other business the Sen ate questioned current EMU Hoard member Joeseph Ssebanakitta about his con firmation to the ASUO Con stitution Court before adding their formal acceptance. Hovet memorial service this weekend A memorial service or more accurately, a celebration of life for Professor Thomas Hovel |r. will be held Sunday. April 2t. in the EMU Ballroom at 2 p m At Hovel's request, a New Orleans Dixieland hand will perform at the the service The Black Swan Classical Jazz Band will play "When the Saints Go Marching In" in memory of Hovet. “It's a celebration of life — it's going to be very informal dealing with the legacy of very beloved teacher," said Arthur Hanhardt. head of tho political science department and a close friend of Hovel's. Hovel, a political science professor, author or more than 10 books and one who was list ed in the 1980-81 "Who's Who in the World," died March 28 at his home of natural causes. Described as "one of the most well-liked professors on campus," Hovet was with the University's political science department for 24 years. Hovet is survived by his wife Krica and his two daughters. Heather and Lisa. The family requests donations be sent in care of the Knight Library, par ticularly the documents sec tion. GRAND OPENING SALE I very compac t dis< in stcxk is on sale: choose from over 10,000 lilies (ends 4 «V4Wi This sale is too BIG to miss! It you saw him at the Hull Center- You must have. 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