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H NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY DECEMBER 5, 2005 HTTP:/ /WWW.KNIGHTNEWSONLINE.COM VOLUME_ 16, ISSUE 12 NSU Celebrates World Aids Day By Kristine Belizaire mentioned that infection rates Distribution Manager have decreased and people with the "In order to save lives, we disease are now living longer due to must start talking about it," was medical breakthroughs. the main message speaker Andy Initiated in 1988, World AIDS Bogeajis conveyed to students Day is a day to raise money, increase and faculty gathered in the Carl awareness, educate others and fight Desantis atrium to celebrate prejudice. To date, 60 million people WorldAIDS Day on Dec. 1. With worldwide have been infected with this year's theme, "Stop AIDS: the disease, and action needs to be Keep the Promise," NSU decided taken to stop this epidemic. When to promote the day with a host of asked about what he would like to events to encourage students to see come out of this event he said, sign a pledge to stop the spread of "I hope that people become aware; AIDS, practice safe sex, and work we are not talking about it enough. with others who are dealing with Today, 48 students will be infected the disease. with HIV/AIDS. Why shouldn't we Bogeajis, a debate team talk about it?" coach at NSU who was recently Bogeajis' speech was followed diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, spoke by the viewing of the National about his personal enq)unter NAMES Foundation World AIDS The National NAMES World AIDS Day Quilt, first constructed in 1987, consists with the disease, saying that he Day quilt: a quilt with the names of of panels to commemorate those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDs. contracted it at the age of 17 individuals who have lost their lives Photo courtesy Office of Residential Life through sexual intercourse with to AIDS. Quilt panels submitted and the opportunity to sign the For referrals and another 17 year-old, and that the by clubs, organizations and pledge to stop the spread of information on HN and AIDS discovery four years ago destroyed departments of NSU were also on HIV/AIDS was available on the call (800) 342-AIDS. his marriage of 15 years. He also display. Later, free food, information library quad. Time Capsule to Preserve NSU for Generations By Greg Kyriakalris signed athletic jerseys and team Committee members agree Staff Writer Blanco said thatacommittee schedules and photos. Digital of eight, ranging from members that it is important for the capsule Giving future NSU media, as well as compatible such as Dean of Student Affairs to include important items. students and faculty the players with instructions, will aid Brad Williams to NSU students, Items in the capsule, according opportunity to see what life was in ensuring that future generations has been meeting consistently to Harbaugh should "represent like during the growth phases will be able to view the capsule's since the beginning of the year all aspects of the university fairly of the university, officials and contents. According to Dixon, to discuss the capsule. "We're and in a way that students 50 students are creating a time ''Aside from space, the only limit inviting people to bring things to years from now will appreciate." capsule preserving the university's is imagination." be included," said Blanco, adding Representing NSU and the history to be opened in 50 years. Representing the NSU that the committee will soon be · entire South Florida community The capsule, which will contain students, Liz Harbaugh, Vice asking for individuals, groups is a challenge the committee is items and essays composed by President of NSUSGA, is and organizations to contribute. willing to undertake, and they students, will be unveiled with the aiming to include popular trends Blanco noted that funding for the are encouraged that many will ~ opening of the University Center affecting students. 'Tm working capsule is being handled through become involved in the process. in the fall of 2006. on the social components that the Office of Student Affairs. According to Dixon, the project The idea for the time are not exclusive to NSU - where In preparing the capsule, is "fun, but it's also history." capsule originated from Timothy students go, what they believe in, Harbuagh noted that "we won't Dixon, Assistant Professor at the what they wear" - such as fashion, be including anything that could Farquhar College, who is also movies, and how free time is spent. compromise the contents." Dixon a member of the time capsule Harbaugh said that this element echoed this concern, saying that committee. Dixon said that from of the capsule "will certainly be research has been completed on a historian's perspective, time interactive, and will probably what types of contaminants will FEATURED capsules are a common inclusion be launched through a joint be excluded. SECTIONS in new, major construction such NSUSGA-Student Engagement NSU students, such as SPORTS ......3 as the University Center. He Forum." Katie Blanco, Director Junior Anthony Labson, believes KNIGHTLIFE ...4 explained that one cubic foot will of Student Engagements, added that the capsule is a good way to be allotted for each grouping of that a video of a day in the life of relive the past. The items in the A&E ......... 7 items to be included, which may, an NSU student will be preserved capsule, he believes, will "become OPINIONS .... 10 for example, include things like and included in the capsule. treasures 50 years from now." 2 THE KNIGHT DECEMBER 5 1 2005 - - - - News from Around the World Bizarre Briefs Compiled by Paul Saneaux Compiled by Greg Kyriakakis North. America Former Canadian Official Says UFOs are "Real" President Bush promotes aew immigration plan Canada's former Minister of Defence Paul Hellyer has publicly called for According to the Associated Pr~ss, President Bush said last Monday that his country's Parliament co hold hearing on UFOs, which he claims are "as real he wants to enforce immigration laws on nhose entering the country illegally as the airplanes that fly over your head." PRWeb reported that during a speech I but also to "give more visas to foitei.gners with jobs." This "dual plan" was at the University of Toronto on Sep. 25, the former official said that 'Tm so concerned about what the consequences might be of starting an intergalactic designed with the hope to satisfy conservatives and business leaders already war, that I just think I had to say something." Hellyer also alleged that the U.S. lending Bush support. Bush claimed the "American people should not military has been "preparing weapons which could be used against the aliens" choose between a welconiin.g society and a lawful society'' bec.ause both are and that military has been permitted by the Bush administration to c~:mstruct possible at one time. Many R~puhlicans agree that the plan is nece'ssary to a moon base in hopes. of keeping tabs on space visitors and "to shoot at them" enforce laws and to provide o1lher illegal immigrants wick a chance to earn if necessary. In a Canoe News report, Hellyer said he believes a space craft did visas. Democrats such as Senators John McCain and Edward Kennedy and in fact crash at Roswell, N .M. in· 1947, and the U.S. government reversed some Republicans, however, have offered alternative programs. engineered alien technology to create modern advances. The former minister For more information visit WWW.P11ardian.co.uk. believes that the supposed secrecy surrounding extraterrestrials should be lifted, : ;;:i;::;;.-::1,s,-~..,.. ,.,;.;... -~::::,:, ;.;.:..;:·_.,,-;;;, .,,,. -;;;,: ::':;: ,:,;;::;,Q :~ r:c,::·:;:::::c::=. c:::n;:· ::~ ·=,:~::::-== =,:::::;::::=:~ ::=::::.-.:::-a since "there are consequences that have real effects or could have real effects on the people of the world and I chink there should be discussion of it." Asia Terror Raids Hoped to Deter Threats Death toll in mine blast rises Miami police will randomly hold "shows of force at hotels, banks and , The Xinhua news agency in China reported that at least 164 miners are other public places to keep terrorists guessing and remind people to be vigilant," confirmed dead after a large coal du-st explosfon in the Dongfeng mine on according to the Associated Press. The "in-your-face" process, as described Nov. 27. More than seven miners are believed to still be trapped in the mine by Depury Police Chief Frank Fernandez, will involve police surrounding a as of press time, according to "conflicting reports." The Chinese government public building and checking IDs of those using the facility while handing out has recorded over 6,000 deaths last year, and this year "3,000 deaths have pamphlets with information on terrorism. While Fernandez wants citizens to been reported in countty1s mines." Xinhua also said 72 miners have been "be our eyes and ears," he also does not wane people-to feel that "their rights are being threatened" during the mock raids. Police Chief John Timoney said rescued as of press time, but "the chances of finding more survivors were no specific threats against the ciry exist, but chat Miami has been mentioned very low because of the levels of toxic gas in the mine." __ as a possible target in intelligence reports.