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Protest: Dissidents commit to nonviolence uufuinueu irum page i notified the police in advance. Four were later arrested at the Army recruitment center in west Eugene as part of the same protest. According to an Eugene Police De partment press release, the two demonstrations “concluded peace fully” as “11 subjects were arrested and cited for trespass as organizers had planned.” Karla Cohen was one of those ar rested after she obstructed the back door to the Military Science building around 9 a.m. and was handcuffed by the Department of Public Safety shortly thereafter. She said the group had participated in many forms of protest over the years, including letter-writing, candlelight vigils and traditional protests, but, “It was time to take a stronger stand — this does make a statement to the public about what we’re willing to risk.” Jack Stevens held a particularly gruesome sign showing the burned corpses of those who had been sprayed with white phosphorus. He said he decided to participate because he strongly disagrees with the tactics used by the military, many of which he says are against international law. “I thought I’d find time in my busy schedule to actually oppose the U.S. government’s use of chemical weapons,” he said. Gesturing to his poster, Stevens grimaced. “As you can see from these pic tures here, the clothes are intact, but the only thing you can see on this fellow’s head is his teeth,” he said. “There’s a pretty good reason why we don’t use chemical weapons by law. ... I just want to know when the United States is going Zane Rrrr | Photographer Protesters of the war in Iraq set pictures of war casualties around the ROTC building on Agate Street and blockade doors. Those who refused to move from the doors were charged with criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. to stop apologizing for atrocities after the fact.” Stevens said he did not volunteer to be arrested because he’s a single parent but said he would be willing to in the future if the proper “support systems” were in place. Cohen stood in handcuffs for al most two hours while waiting for the EPD to pick her up and gave inter views to the many members of the press who were present. “We are committed to nonvio lence,” said Cohen, “and there’s in credible violence that’s been going on for years.” In an interview after her arrest and processing, Cohen said the po lice were “very kind” in dealing with her and her fellow protesters, and added that she was through the system by 11:30 a.m. In a statement released by Mary Stanik, a University spokeswoman, she wrote that the University “wholeheartedly welcomes the ex ercise by its students, staff and fac ulty of the right of free speech and the right to demonstrate” so long as it “does not interfere with the rights of others.” DPS Interim Director Tom Hicks said DPS was on-hand to “assist the Eugene Police Department in any way we can.” He said the protesters had the right to express their opinions, but he said DPS was willing to detain people breaking the law. “Especially with trespassers, there’s always a warning. You’re asked to leave and then if you refuse to do so, at that point it’s trespassing. ... There’s an obvious intent, then, to be arrested,” he said. Contact the higher education reporter at kbrown@dailyemerald.com U8£ Gi/8£LY® Every Waff Counts! SHUT OFF computers monitors C0<V Sponsored by the UO Campus Environmental Issues Committee Taste the Joy. Enjoy tempting tastes like Beef with Broccoli. Crisp veggies. And everyone's favorite Orange Flavored Chicken, a Panda Express original. Our flavors are ready to go - hot, fresh and fast. Panda Express. Chinese for: Yummy. University of Oregon ERB Memorial Union 1228 Tel: (541) 346-6789 °° - 59*^ FREE ENTREE ITEM Buy any tasty 2-Entree Plate and Drink get an extra entree item FREE. One coupon per person per purchase. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts or promotions.No cash value. Valid only at University of Oregon. Expires 12/31/06 Prnmo%Dise9 f°oo ' 023643 Internship in Peer Health Education Program Get involved on campus as a leader and educator of health issues. Learn about campus and pubic health issues. Build skills in public speaking • project coordination • newsletter writing • presentation design • health outreach Two term commitment, 8 upper division credits in EDLD Apply at http://healthed.uoregon.edu and for examples of Peer Health Educator projects Contact Ramah Leith (rleith@uoregon.edu) for more info http://heaUhcenter.uoregon.edu appointments: 346*2770 O UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
