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An independent newspaper Oregon D2 www.dailyemerald.com Cavaliers snag Luke Jackson Page 5 Tuesday, June 29, 2004 Since 1900 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Volume 106, Issue 3 Iraq granted sovereignty two days ahead of schedule The interim government will hold power until elections set for Jan. 31 ROBERT H. REID ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER BAGHDAD, Iraq _ Iraq's new leaders reclaimed their nation two days early, accept ing limited power Monday from II.S. occu piers, who wished them prosperity and handed them a staggering slate of problems — includ ing a lethal insurgency the Americans admit they underestimated. The land once ruled by Saddam Hussein re ceived official sovereignty from U S. adminis trators in a secretive ceremony moved up to thwart insurgents's attempts at undermining the transfer. "The Iraqi people have their country back," President Bush said at a NATO summit in Is tanbul, Turkey. On paper, the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Please see IRAQ, page 8 Local reaction notes democracy may be a long time coming in Iraq BEN BROWN NEWS REPORTER In a surprise move Monday, the United States handed over power to the new Iraqi gov ernment a full two days ahead of President Bush's original June 30 deadline. In a ceremony Monday morning, Iraq Ad ministrator L Paul Bremer turned over power to Iraqi President Ghazi-al Yawar and Prime Minister lyad Allawi. Both men swore an oath on a copy of the Koran to accept their new du ties and responsibilities, which include day-to day administration of Iraq and preparations for the democratic elections scheduled for Ian. 31. Political science Assistant Professor jane Cramer said the surprise turnover was an at tempt by II.S. and Iraqi officials to preempt attacks that may have been planned Please see REACTION, page 3 University student Lauren Zavrel comforts a stray Schitzu at the Lane County Animal Regulation Authority building as Senior Animal Welfare Officer Bill Waugh quiets barking dogs in neighboring kennels. Erik R. Bishoff Photo Editor Helping four-legged Mends Undergraduate Lauren Zavrel started her own nonprofit, Puptent Inc., to benefit local animal-rights causes OMIE DRAWHORN NEWS REPORTER Most college students lead hectic lives. They balance writing that Chinese literature essay, cramming for an economics exam, working a closing shift at the Olive Garden and carving out time for a social life. Imagine balancing classes and home work with three part-time jobs, volunteer ing, and then deciding to start your own nonprofit organization. Meet Lauren Zavrei. Zavrel, a Universi ty senior majoring in romance languages, is described by those who know her as bubbly, friendly, smart and funny. She works for Events Services on campus, the Cash Store and as a teaching assistant. But, her true love is helping animals. She volunteere at Lane County Animal Regula tion Authority (LCARA) and spends much of the rest of her time running Puptent Inc., the nonprofit organization that she found ed last year. Puptent, which came to life on December 26, 2003, is dedicated to raising money for animal organizations, promot ing awareness about animal over-popula tion and preventing cruelty to animals. Starting a nonprofit organization might be the furthest thing from most college students' minds, but Zavrel felt there was no reason not to do it. 'This is something that couldn't wait," said Zavrel. "I can't put off making a dif ference; anybody can make the time for something they really believe in." She said the campus also has many re sources to offer, including free office space in the EMU, student volunteers, the Career Center and resources in the School of Journalism and Communication. Zavrel admits she's always liked ani mals. Growing up, she had birds, turtles and a dog. Zavrel didn't get into animal activism until a few summers ago when she was watching television and saw terrorists testing chemicals on a dog overseas. She couldn't bear to watch. "I thought, 'I can't even deal with this,"' she said "'I have to volunteer. 1 have to do something for animals'" So Zavrel began to volunteer at LCARA where she cleaned up after animals, but she started to feel that wasn't enough. "I wasn't really spreading awareness or helping with the bigger issue," Zavrel said. "I was really motivated to do something more." From there, Zavrel incorporated her love of mountain biking with her passion for helping animals by coordinating Ped al for Pets in June 2003, bringing bicy clists from as far as Portland together to raise $1,500 for LCARA's "Adopt a Ken nel" program. She organized all the pub lic relations, volunteer coordination, or ganization and fliers. Bill Waugh, Senior Animal Welfare Of ficer at LCARA, was impressed by her hard work. "1 think the world of I^uren," he said. "It's very commendable to see young people so dedicated to a cause." Please see PUPTENT, page 4 Properly damage results in lawsuit for UO fraternity The property owners are seeking $500,000 from Sigma Alpha Epsilon following the November incident near Sunriver OMIE DRAWHORN NEWS REPORTER Two homeowners have filed a half-million-dollar lawsuit against Sigma Alpha Epsilon and its members, alleging they dam aged a house and the surrounding property outside Sunriver dur ing a November party. Homeowners Les and Nora Brock say that while the fraternity was renting the property, its members built a bonfire in the back yard; served alcohol to minors; engaged in public drunkenness, nudity and public urination; cut down trees; damaged the inside of the house and a wooden footbridge; disturbed the peace and drove vehicles around neighboring property The lawsuit, filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court June 5, seeks $500,000 from the national organization, the local chapter and 45 named fraternity members for negligence, fraud, timber trespass and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Sigma Alpha Epsilon advisor Kent Williams declined to com ment on the event because of the pending litigation. The lawsuit claims Cameron Crockett, the SAE member who rented the house, told Brock the house would be used by two Please see LAWSUIT, page 4 Student Senate issue resolution supports GTFF The resolution, aimed at preventing a potential GTFF strike, will not he official until voted on by the Constitution Court MEGHANN CUNIFF FREELANCE REPORTER The ASllO Student Senate approved Thursday night the first is sue resolution since 1999, calling for the University to "negotiate in good faith with the GTFF in order to avert a potential strike." I'he resolution responds to the ongoing contractual negotia tions between the Graduate Teaching Fellow Federation and the University for the 2004-2006 biennium, the resolution read. Summer session Senate President Rodrigo Moreno-Villamar said it is crucial for the Senate to take a stance in the negotiations because GI Fs make up nearly half of the summer teaching staff. Please see SENATE, page 8
