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Laura Smit Emerald Following his lecture at Willamette Hall on the Zapatist revolution in Mexico, John Ross signs his new book', “The War Against Oblivion: Zapata Chronicles 1994-2000.” Zapatistas continued from page 1 cional (EZLN)CQ, which translates into the army of national libera tion. This was the beginning of the Zapatista movement. “It was preparing itself for a war against the government,” Ross said. “This was a time of libera tion.” The second section of Ross’s book “the time of talking guns” describes the 1994 uprising prior to the Mexican elections, when the Zapatistas made themselves visi ble to the country, by initiating massive protests and a war against the government. Ross said this portion also depicts the massacres that occurred in this period and how the war affected Chiapas citi zens. Ross conveyed the Zapatista’s distrust of the electoral system and government by quoting their chants to Mexican president Vi cente Fox when he got elected: “If you fail us, we will take you out of power.” Ross also spoke about the cur rent “time of silence and blood.” For the last 18 months, the Zap atista haven’t been heard from, the author said. In this time, they haven’t conducted any protests or communicated with the govern ment. Ross offered a few explana tions for this, which included the possibility of the Zapatista “just waiting for something concrete to happen.” Leonardo Garcia-Pabon, chair for the Latin American Studies program, said the information Ross presented might change many people’s viewpoints about Mexico and expose them to impor tant issues that have been hidden. “Some people are unaware of the history,” he said. “Many peo ple see Mexico as a tourism place — this shows that there’s much more than that.” Jeff Parker, a junior history ma jor, said the presentation revealed I got a better feel of the politics involved with the Mexican government and the challenges that the Mexicans face. Jeff Parker junior information he thinks isn’t publi cized enough in the media. “I got a better feel of the politics involved with the Mexican gov ernment and the challenges that the Mexicans face,” he said. Ross has recently been touring the west coast to present his book and to share the details of Zap atista history to students and com munity members. “My attachment is to social movements and change,” he said. “And I need to bring this story to my own country.” Students, TO Staff St Faculty Earn $10 Cash Fast! Fill out a 20-minute survey for a study funded by the National Science Foundation. v Need 2-3 people at each session. Come to the Bogue Boom in the EMIT on the hour or half-hour on one of the following days: > Thursday, Nov. it, nam to 3pm :: : ' Friday, Nov. 17,10am to 3pm ■■ Monday, Nov. 20,10am to 3pm Tuesday, Nov. 21,10am to 3 pm w III V— ....J 13th & Lawrence»Eugene * 683-1300 »www.bergsskishop.com BgfQ>/hl/hop 10% on ALL REGULAR PRICED CLOTHING EVERYDAY Purchase any North FaceGore-Tex Jacket from Berg's and receive a Fleece Vest or backpack Free! ($70 Value) 0106821 Want to study guitar and get credit? Check out the UO Music School Private instruction: Bas Pert Jazz Guit Stu: MUP 109 cm 23855 Bas Perf Jazz Guit Stu: MUP 109 cm 23856 Bas Perl Classical Guit MUP110 crn 23857 Group classes: pgin Guitar I MUP 120 crn 23858 Begin Guitar I MUP 120 crn 23859 Begin Guitar II MUP 120 crn 23860 Blues Guitar I MUP127 crn 23861 Blues Guitar II MUP128 crn 23862 Bas Perf Jazz Guitar MUP 108 23854 Sp St Funk Guitar MUP 199 crn 25527 Consult schedule of classes for meeting times and extra fees More Info7 Don l.a tar ski 343-8184 or latarski@oref’on YOUR SNOWBOARDING HEADQUARTERS 13th t Lawrence«Etneae ■ 683-1300 • www.ber9sskish09.cmn 2001 Golf GL R*ee)r»<i> 5speed,$/C, Keyfosi ootry, Securty system and MORE! 89 mo lease. Cap cost $14,950, MSRP $15,425 $2323.72* 2001 Beetle GLS Turbo toitted Edition Reflex YaBow, 5spd, Moon roof, Loaded! 42 mo lane. Cap cost $20*21, MSRP $21,550 $1623.73 cash or trade down.$2991st pymt $43 <» lic/tttle tees, $35 doc. fee+$300 rtf sec dep, $2300 due at inapt Tots! tease charge $14,479.07 Residual $12,28350, $250 turn in fee 10k ml/yr. OAC, One at ttiis price, #W20160 lease charge $10,38454 Residual $8792.25, $250 turn in fee 10k rai/yr. OAC, One at this price, #WT20303 Expires 11/22/00 Pictures tor illustration purposas only. Drivers wanted, (wft 'You don’t have to pay more to get more!" i&srai? Oregon’s Best Buys 4?n Volkswager* j^-xru\zf\ VOLKSWAGEN ^ 2300 West 7th • EUGENE • 343-8811 • www.sheppardmotors.com the#l PAID Includes Room & Board RoundtripAirfare -—V H tv, Weekend Excursions To: San Francisco - Lake Tahoe * Yosemite • Big Sur * Monterey - Carmel * Santa Cruz * Napa Volley- Palo Alto TO LEARN MORE VISIT US ON THE WEB: www.UofDreams.com FIND THINGS IN ODE CLASSIFIEDS (ROOMMATES, TICKETS, STUFF YOU LOST, BICYCLES, CARS, JOBS, ON CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES)
