Vol. 103, No. 41 Wednesday, November 10, 1993 n n Hills 13 3D 5 n i Published Since 1890 Utah state legislators receive glimpse of U. lazed and Confused ... Accord is principled declaration, not peace life BY LARA GIFFORD Chronicle News Writer ' ' University of Utah students gave state legislators a taste of college life on Tuesday, Legislator Day, when they met to share ideas, discuss problems and identify possible solutions. The Associated Students of the University of Utah Government Affairs Board invited state legislators to visit the campus and get a d look at the needs of U. students. "It allows legislators to see the issues from the students' point of view," said Ken Demos, chair of the ASUU Government Affairs All human beings would like peace, but nobody should put all their faith in li the new Peace Arab-Israe- ,; Students paired with legislators BY AMY KENNEY Chronicle News Writer " ! at ASUU activity Accord, according to a former French ambassador to Israel who spoke Tuesday at the Hinckley Institute. Walter Eytan said that the first-han- new Arab-Israe- li Peace Accord might not be an appropriate title because "there is no Arab-Israe- li y x accord." The treaty does not include all Arab countries, he said., "I'm not sure there's a peace accord," he added, instead, Eytan called it a "declaration of principles." Eytan told his audience the "tremendous hope" for peace was fine, but "I want you to take the declaration of principles for what it is, , Board. Legislators were given the opportunity to attend classes with a student. Legislators and students were paired on a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio. 4 - ' CHRONICLE great deal of negotiations, differences, arguments and talk between now and the final status of the accord, which is in five years, 1998," he said. Eytan acknowledged that a lot could change between now and then and said the time in between is more important than the actual declaration of principles. According to the former , ambassador, "If negotia- tions are not made on both sides, the declaration of principles will lead to nothing." see "peace" on page three inn attended a lunch where students could interact and communicate in person with legislators. "It's a good thing to do...we need d to have experience, we from removed that," Jones get added. first-han- Susan Johnstone, U. student, said, "I was amazed this was all happening. I am so pleased they legislators are here to hear our voices...it really impressed me." Kim met Rep. see "legislators" on page two Jones iim m,--- j.. In an attempt to substantiate the existence of a dimension separate from our own,"flatliner Helmut Hillman managed tb snap the shutter on a camera suspended above the Chronicle lobby before being sucked back into his lifeless body. rv 1 ' - according to Eytan. "We have to expect a in i Students and legislators then PHOTCVHelmut HSIman not more," he said. He calls the accord "nec- essarily vague," especially on land boundaries and definitions of such things as redeployment of forces, or withdrawal of forces. Self-rul- e is another for negotiaarea important tion. "Palestinian self rule is basic to this agreement. Where and how and when is the question and the boundaries need to be defined," Eytan said. The major factor for Palestine's interest in the negotiations is defining land boundaries, -- were chosen because they are "academically inclined and care about their education," Demos said. "It was a very interesting class.. .great discussion," said Rep. David Jones, 25, about the political science class he attended. Legislators were also given the opportunity to tour the U, campus. !y ii - Debate on referendum continues unresolved ' BY CAMILLA MOORE Chronicle News Writer Student fees at the University of Utah may have to be paid by students because of legal questions, whether or not the students feel they are being , given a choice, according to the Associated Students of the University of Utah Committee for Student Affairs. The committee met Tuesday to discuss the issue of whether or not students should have a referendum to decide if students fees should become voluntary. The former meeting, on Nov. 3, was noted as successful by several members of the committee, including Jason Soulier, chair. "I gained1 a whole new light on the subject myself," he said. Tom Stringham, president of ASUU and committee member, said that a good aspect of the meeting was the fact that everyone interested in the student fees was given the chance to speak for an unlimited amount of time. Several questions and issues that were part of the debate were reiterated at the Tuesday meeting, including whether or not students should be able to vote on the issue, and how much active participation students really have in ASUU, according to I nj.m t K ! y t V - 1 Is y - ,Sf John Francis, committee member. C. Dwayne Wilson, committee member, asked if there was any wording in the ASUU constitution that states fees are mandatory. Nobody at the meeting could answer. It was then noted that ASUU fees were decided by the State Board of Trustees, acting under the State Board of Regents, ultimately acting for the State Legislature. David Roberts, committee member, made a parallel between the mandatory fees and income taxes. "If this is like an income tax, if this is like a tax," he said, "we don't have an opportunity to make it voluntary." Roberts made a motion to strike the &mi- referendum issue. "It's not in our power to entertain this motion." The motion was not passed. "The issues before us are really Wilson said. see "debate" on page two J I NX J - CHRONICLE PHOTOMerodith multi-faceted- ," a Morton Angela Sasser, Freshman Government Affairs Board member, spoke to students and state legislators at a luncheon as part of Legislature Day. Inside In the Chrony Editorial section, columnist Robert Gehrke, with lead pencils blazing, sounds off against the dreaded National Rifle Association. It seems that Robert is fed up with that lobbying group's attempt to define what our . nation's Second Amendment Rights are. Also, Ambur Economou, a definite admirer of Joriathon Swift, relates her opinions on me fecent cloning phenomenon. Warm, sunny days are coming quickly to a close. 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