PATRIOT ACT
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parties without the individual ever
knowing that information has been
disclosed," Fidanque said.
University librarian Deborah Carv
er said section 215 risks "undermin
ing the most basic principles of
democracy" and library searches con
stitute an "infringement on what we
in libraries call intellectual freedom."
Carver said University libraries
would initially refuse to turn over
the requested information until le
gal counsel could be consulted if
they were approached by federal
agents carrying a section 215
request.
"That doesn't mean that they can't
seize it, necessarily," Carver said.
Cardani said concerns about section
215 are overblown, and U.S. Attorney
General John Ashcroft disclosed in
September that section 215 has never
been used.
"The fact that it has not been used
in two years proves that the govern
ment has been very judicious in how
it's used," Cardani said.
Fidanque still had reservations
about section 215 despite Ashcroft's
disclosure of the previously classified
information.
"They could start using it at any
time," Fidanque said. "It's existence
is having a chilling effect on both re
ligious and political organizations all
over the country."
He added that section 215 requires
absolute compliance of the searches
and lacks any provision for challeng
ing the searches in court.
Leaders of campus political groups
have mixed feelings on the Act.
"There was probably a need for it
right after 9/11 to be able to make
people feel safe and secure," College
Republicans Chairman Jarrett White
said. "It can be disturbing to let the
government have too much power,
but 1 haven't seen it used poorly."
The co-chairman of University
College Democrats had some reser
vations, however.
"We understand that we need to
protect the nation's citizens and na
tional security, but at the same time,
we need to be reticent about how we
do that," Randy Derrick said. "It's
possible to fight terrorism without
removing our civil liberties."
Contact the campus/federal politics
reporter
at chuckslothower@dailyemerald.com.
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University to issue a response to Har
mon's complaint. University General
Counsel Melinda Grier said she hopes
an agreement can be reached without
having a lawsuit filed.
“A complaint like this is something
we take very seriously," Grier said.
"What we always hope is that in the
course of the process we are able to re
solve our differences."
The complaint has become a sensi
tive issue for those who know Har
mon. Former Oregon head track and
field coach Tom Heinonen, Athletics
Director Bill Moos and senior thrower
Mary Etter declined comment on the
issue.
Senior Jill Hoxmeier did comment
on the issue and said student-athletes
have not played a role throughout this
process.
"As much as people think we have
a lot to do with it, we really don't,"
Hoxmeier said. "If Sally feels she was
treated unfairly, she has every right to
explore that."
last fall Heinonen announced he
would retire in June. In January, Moos
announced the merger of the men's
and women's track and field pro
grams under the direction of then
head men's coach Martin Smith.
Smith hired Lance Deal, a four
time Olympian in the hammer throw,
in August 2002 as the men's volunteer
throwing coach. When the programs
merged, Smith left the men and
women with just one coach for four
throwing events. Deal filled that posi
tion and Harmon was dismissed.
Harmon was, however, not the
only coach to be relieved of duties. Liz
lames, former director of operations
for the women's program, was "dis
charged" from her position by Smith,
according to Harmon's complaint.
That occurred after Harmon's termi
nation.
Mark Stream, the women's assistant
coach in jumps, sprints and the hep
tathalon for the past 26 seasons,
chose not to re-apply for his position
upon Heinonen's retirement.
The throws coach position became
nationally advertised in late February,
according to the complaint. About 20
people applied, with Harmon and
Smith being the only ones granted in
terviews.
Harmon states in her complaint
that she met with Smith in February,
and in asking about coaching the
combined programs, "Fie told me
that 1 was not on his 'short list' for the
throws coach position."
Harmon alleges in her complaint
that Smith told her no recruiting
would be conducted last season until
a coach was hired. 1 lowever, in April,
Deal approached Harmon for a
videotape of a student-athlete for a re
cruiting trip. Deal told her Smith had
approved the visit.
Deal also told Harmon, according
to her complaint, that in summer
2002 Smith approached him and,
'They made me an offer 1 couldn't
refuse."
"This was a done deal when (Deal)
was recruited to volunteer coach,"
1 larmon said in a phone interview on
Tuesday. "For an accomplished coach
who has proven herself to produce
national-level contenders year after
year in all four throwing events to a
coach who has yet to prove that status,
for that person to be selected, it clearly
demonstrates a bias."
Harmon had coached at Oregon
since 1986. Prior to that, she was a
star javelin thrower for the Ducks and
became the program's first women's
individual national champion in
1981. Harmon spent her post-colle
giate career coaching athletes who
competed in throwing events.
During her 18 years of coaching at
Oregon, Harmon's accomplishments
include coaching three NCAA nation
al champions, 18 All-Americans, sev
en Pac-10 champions and one athlete
who became an Olympian.
Harmon has been inducted into
the Oregon Hall of Fame twice, both
for her athletic and coaching accom
plishments.
Contact the sports reporter
atjessethomas@dailyemerald.com.
NEWS BRIEF
Michael Jackson vows
to fight against boy's
claim of molestation
Pop star Michael Jackson prepared
to surrender himself Wednesday on
charges that he repeatedly molested a
young boy.
Santa Barbara District Attorney
Thomas Sneddon called for the enter
tainer to turn himself in quickly.
"Get over here and get checked
in," Sneddon advised as he an
nounced a warrant for Jackson's ar
rest. He also asked other possible
abuse victims to come forward.
In a brief statement, the world-fa
mous entertainer — who admits he
"Michael would never harm a child in anyway. These
scurrilous and totally unfounded
allegations will be proven false in a courtroom."
Stuart Backerman
Spokesman for Michael Jackson
has invited children to sleep in
his bed — called the accusations
"outrageous."
"Michael would never harm a
child in any way," said his
spokesman, Stuart Backerman.
These scurrilous and totally un
founded allegations will be proven
false in a courtroom."
Jackson's accuser is a 12-year-old
cancer survivor who says the pop
star lured him to his Neverland
Ranch and plied him with wine be
fore abusing him, according to sev
eral reports.
Holed up in Las Vegas on a music
video shoot, Jackson made plans to
return to Santa Barbara as soon as
Thursday — and hired high-profile
lawyer Mark Geragos to defend him.
— Jerry Cornfield and Tracy Connor
(KRT) and staff reporters
CORRECTIONS
■ In the story "Sibling rivalry" (ODE, Nov. 19), the courtesy photo accompanying the story was not attrib
uted to a source. Mike Arrington gave the photo to the Emerald. Also, Ethan Firpo was identified as being
in the foreground of the photo, but he actually appeared in the background.
■ In the column "Dear Britney" (ODE, Nov 18), it was stated that Britney Spears was 18 years old when
she recorded"... Baby One More Time." She was, in fact, only 17.
■ In the graphic accompanying the story “OSU president earns highest OUS school pay" (ODE, Nov. 18),
Southern Oregon University President Elisabeth Zinser was identified as having a car provided by the
state. In fact, she has a house provided by the state and a car provided by the SOU Foundation.
The Emerald regrets the errors.
CAMPUS
BUZZ
Friday
Theater showcase, 5p.m„ 101 Villard Hall. A
showcase of student playwriting talent, "New
Voices” includes three original student plays:
"Talking to Strangers" by Matt Chorpenmng, "Be
tween the Lines" by Dinae E. Horne and "Need"
by L. Maximillian McCall.
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