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Protest continued from page 1A level. Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, also spoke to the crowd about education and activism. “Take time to say, ‘Wait a minute. Let me investigate what this is all about,’” he told them. “He or she who assumes — nine times out of 10 — will be wrong.” Seale spoke later Wednesday night as keynote speaker, with Ed ward James Olmos, at the Dr. Ed win Coleman Speaker Series. Wednesday’s incident in John son Hall was similar to Tuesday afternoon, when five students in cluding ASUO Vice President Mi tra Anoushiravani and President elect Jay Breslow refused to leave and also received trespassing cita tions. Those arrested on Wednesday, however, were much more vocal than on Tuesday. The group chanted, “A people united will never be divided,” as police of fered them one more chance to leave, then pulled each one away from the group. As students were being hand cuffed inside, a full protest con tinued on the steps of Johnson Hall. About 55 students camped in tents and tarps on the adminis tration building’s lawn to keep the protest going Wednesday night. While the number of protesters has shrunk during the past 48 hours, a core group of about 40 students remained throughout the day Wednesday, keeping their pledge not to leave. After two days of demonstrat ing, the focus of the protest is broadening for some students. Chen said the demonstration rep resented more than just support for the WRC, but also the work for better diversity and against Gar denburger last year, when stu dents felt the administration was not listening to their concerns. “I don’t think [Frohnmayerj holds the same respect of us as we do of him,” Chen said. Frohnmayer has said he is com mitted to signing on with the WRC but is waiting until he hears from the University Senate and receives final recommendations from the Licensing Code of Con duct Committee. He left for Wash ington, D.C., early Wednesday morning without speaking to the protesters. In a statement to the faculty and staff, Frohnmayer stressed his willingness to join the WRC and his unwavering demand that the decision go through the proper channels of University gover nance. “We are all heading for the same goals,” he said. “I differ with the protesters only in terms of the process — and timing of a few weeks at most — used to achieve these gains.” Human Rights Alliance mem ber Sarah Jacobson said that the WRC will remain the focus of the protest until Frohnmayer agrees to the students’ demands, no mat ter how many days it takes. “Frohnmayer should expect that when he returns, we’ll still be here,” she said. University Vice President Dan Williams said that as long as pro testers remain civil as they have for the past 48 hours, they will be permitted to stay on the grounds and in the building during its 8 a.m.-5 p.m. business hours. Catharine Kendall Emerald Protesters held a constant vigil, camping in the lawn in front of Johnson Hall. Chants of “A people united will never be divided” were shouted throughout the rally. tievi CANCER Are you about to make a mistake? find out in the Classifieds, every day! uMversrfey kealili denier SPRIKq 2-000 HEALTH tWChTim MfORmOPS The following workshops are available, free of charge, to currently enrolled U of O students. To register, call 346-4456, log on to http://healthed.uoregon.edu, or stop by the Peer Health Education office on the first floor of the University Health Center. dridACmeivb Tired of riding the dieting rollercoaster? Then this is the workshop for you! This five-week interactive workshop will assist participants in making lifelong behavior changes. Food and nutrition, exercise, body image, relapse prevention, and low fat cooking will be addressed. i Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm April 20-May 25, Medical Library, University Health Center . :7jS H ' SSPS'i* Nutvition Explore the pros and cons of using nutritional supplements. Do you need them and will they enhance your performance? Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 p May 2 and 9 Student Rec Center Conference Room, ■ gy. smokma dessation Quit smoking thiswm and celebrate life as a non smoker. This five-week workshop is open to those who want to quit and who have already quit and want additional support. Identify triggers to smoke, learn to overcome urges, adopt alternative behaviors, and address fears about possible weight gain. Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm April 17-22 * „ Medical Library, University Health Center ve$e*tav*ian dook'm^ Expand the variety in your kitchen. Learn how to integrate different grains, vegetables, and other ingredients into your cooking practice Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30 pm April 18-May 9, Health Center Cafeteria
