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Show Tuesday, S e p t e m b e r 6, 2005 ™ DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE were much closer with Arabs Israeli government has conphasing out PalestinAND HATRED sidered ian workers by the year 2008, continued from Page 3 Sarah Kramer, an Israeli expert on the security barrier, said. Like Israelis and Palestincivilizations live side-by-side, separated by eight miles of ians, experts on the conflict road and dry vegetation—and have dramatically different views on the effectiveness of . one tall barrier. Even the name of the struc- the barrier. "It's too simplistic to say ture—wall or fence—divides (the barrier) is resolving con, Israelis and Palestinians. -' The question has been flict because it creates other -posed since it was erected: problems on its own," Kramer ; Does the security barrier that said, "But there is potential, if • separates Israel and Palestine people feel secure, that this fuel hatred and obstruct life, will calm down both sides and lor does it quell violence and lead to a better environment. And hopefully it will lead to a • make good neighbors? Israelis have argued vio- peace process." Some critics say the barrier lence has dropped—dramatically. Some estimates say ter- cannot stop rocket attacks and ror attacks have gone from as there is potential for tunnelmany as 60 attacks per year to ing beneath it. But Kramer said to not conjust one. The general Israeli argument is that the barrier struct a barrier because it will will help resolve conflict and not solve all problems "is like saying, if you have an illness, create a better environment. But the Palestinian perspec- you shouldn't take medicine because it won't cure all your tive differs. Their popular argument: problems." Bob Lang, a representative The barrier is not built on the appropriate borders and it an- of the Jewish settler movenexes Palestinian land. Some ment who wants Israel to be argue that it turns off peace the sole state rather than livnegotiations and creates ob- ing side-by-side with Palesstacles for good people to tine, said the barrier is not cross into Israel for medical leading toward peace. attention, work, or water. "Twenty to 30 years ago, we can't have coffee with them because they'll be considered collaborators," Lang said. "I am here to stay, and I'm not leaving. We're going to have to learn to live in peace together." Director of the U's Middle East Center Ibrahim Karawan said the barrier would not settle the conflict in a decisive way. "People come from all directions, so insulating the whole country is not attainable, but it may reduce the number or intensity of operations," he said. While the barrier and the Israeli pullout from Gaza have provided a lull in terror attacks, David Horovitz, editor in chief of The Jerusalem Post, has a more gloomy outlook, emphasizing the daily uncertainty in Israel. "There are no off-limits to terrorism," he said. "We've lost the assumption that those we come in contact with value life." But Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev said it's only a matter of time until the barrier helps achieve a peace process and rejuvenates life in Israel. He added that the Gaza disengagement is just one sign of that. "Good fences make good neighbors. We don't think it will suddenly make everything wonderful, but it opens up the potential for a positive dynamic and causes positive momentum we haven't seen," he said. "We've got to start somewhere.... We can never let the perfect stand in the way of the possible. There's been a shift toward stability, a limit in violence and improvements on life for both sides...I would like to live in a better neighborhood. We will have peace with our Arab neighbors one day." sgehrke@ chronicle.utah.edu UTES KEEP THEIR NAME continued from Page I said in a news release. "We appreciate their prompt attention to our appeal." A resolution of support from the Northern Ute Indian Tribal Business Committee backed the U's petition. "For many years the Ute Tribe and the university have maintained an effective partnership," said Maxine Natchees, chairwoman of the Tribal Business Committee. "The Tribe, the university and their members and supporters are proud of the Ute name and the culture it represents. Indeed, the Ute name and culture are the predicates of our State's name: Utah." Young agreed and said the U would work with the tribe in the future to maintain a positive relationship and ensure the name is used honorably and respectfully. Head coach Kyle Whittingham said the news about the nickname sparked enthusiasm among the players prior to Friday's game. "Right before we got on the bus to come over here we talk- "The more people there are in a dormitory that are vaccinated, the less chance there is of contracting the disease," Carrie Byington, associate professor of general pediatcontinued from Page 1 rics and infectious diseases, vaccine, Menactra, students said. living in close quarters— Since the new vaccine prefreshmen in particular—are vents four of the five types of being encouraged to get the the disease, almost all of the vaccine. instances of infection found "The disease progresses in Utah since 2001 could have very rapidly, and it can be- been prevented through vaccome fatal very quickly if it is cination. not treated," Director of Stu"The new vaccine gives dent Health Services Vicki you a better, higher immune Judd said. "Even those who response," Director of the survive the disease (may) Drug Information Services lose limbs because of it." at University Hospital Linda The disease affects about Tyler said. 100 U.S. students a year. With one vaccination, stuLast April a U student was dents are expected to be imdiagnosed with the disease mune for at least 10 years, while on a school-sponsored Tyler said. Past vaccines only lasted a maximum of five trip. "Incoming freshmen living years. in close quarters, such as dorMenactra also prevents the mitories, sororities or frater- spread of the disease to othnities have a much higher risk ers, Byington said. of developing the disease," "Because Menactra is new Judd said. and because of the increase The disease spreads in the number of people who through droplets in the air, as need it, they are trying to inwell as through direct contact crease production to keep up with the demand," Tyler said. with an infected individual. The vaccine is currently beAbout 30 percent of people ages 15 to 24 carry the disease, ing allocated, and there will although they may not all de- not be a consistent amount at any location until mid-Octovelop it themselves. VACCINATE AGAINST MENINGITIS ed about the Ute nickname (being) here to stay...that was a big shot in the arm for our guys that fired them up, and that was a big deal to us today." While some questioned the political correctness of the Ute nickname leading up to the decision, Johnson said the team respects the tribe. "I think we treat the name with the utmost respect and we treat the Ute Indian tribe with the utmost respect," he said. "We love being Utes. That's something we pride ourselves on. We're just happy with the way the situation came out." sgehrke@chronicle.utah.edu BEWARE OF MENINGITIS SYMPTOMS: Fever Intense headache Nausea Vomitting Stiff neck Symptoms may develop over several hours toonetotwoda^s. • Untreated, the fatality rate exceeds 50 percent •Early diagnosis and treatment lowers rate to 10 percent • 10 to 20 percent ot survivors suffer from hearing loss, neurological disability or loss of a limb her. The mortality rate for adolescents, about 40 percent, is significantly higher than those of other age groups. "The mortality rate has a lot to do with the delay in care," Byington said. "Often students assume they have the flu and neglect getting the care they need." The symptoms for meningitis include fever, sore throat and muscle aches. A skin rash similar to bruises develops. In a matter of hours, the victim can go into shock or a coma. The key is to prevent the disease all together, Byington said. Vaccinations are available from the U Student Health Services for $86. aschulte@ chronicle.utah.edu U graduates avoid the red Students ranked seventh-lowest in average national debt load In 2004,41 percent of graduating students left the U with financial debt. Those who had U students are more likely incurred debts had an averto avoid post-graduation debt age load of only $11,496—good than many of their counter- enough for the seventh-lowest average among national public parts across the country. A report released by U.S. universities. News & World Report on Aug. U Vice President of Budget 23 ranked America's best post- and Planning Paul Brinkman secondary institutions. The U points to low tuition rates as received honors as one of the a possible factor in the sucbest in helping students grad- cess U students have had in uate with the least amount of graduating with a low amount debt. of debt. Ryan Garner Chronicle Writer "It may be hard for students to believe, but our tuition is relatively low compared with other public schools," Brinkman said. U students pay an average in-state tuition of $4,299 per year; the national average for public universities is $4,694 per year. Another factor leading to low graduate debt levels might be the high number of U students who work parttime jobs. energydnnw ASK US ABOUT OUR BOMBA ENERGY DRINK SPECIALS !!! "Club Manhattan Is a private club for mombors. 21+ Christina Hammargren, a sophomore majoring in business, works 30 hours per week at a local bakery in addition to her full class load to help pay for tuition. "Sometimes it gets overwhelming," she said. "But it's worth it." Brinkman said he doesn't have any data to back it up but thinks that U students probably work more than average students at other universities. "This enables them to borrow less money," he said. Maggie Kelley, a freshman in nursing, attributes her low debt to grants and low-interest loans. She has a Pell Grant and Perkins and Stafford loans. "Both of them are federal government loans, so they either have no interest or very little," she said. Kelley also said she plans to work a year after graduation before starting graduate school to avoid debt. Students who are married may have another advantage. A 2003 U survey showed that nearly 40 percent of U students are married. "I'm willing to bet we have more married students than other schools, and having two incomes may be a contributing factor (to low debt)," Brinkman said. Recent graduate Paul Donaldson agreed. "It definitely helped us out, University of Utah: Seventh lowest Average debt load: $11,496 41 percent of graduating students left with debt Utah State University: 12th lowest Average debt load: $12,340 50 percent of graduating students left with debt Brigham Young University: 13th lowest Average debt load: $12,478 34 percent of graduating students left with debt being able to draw from two separate incomes," he said. "My wife worked while I went to school, and that made tuition a little easier to manage." But more married students may also mean more students with the expense of caring for children, so it's hard to tell exactly how marriage impacts students financially, Brinkman said. "But my guess is that our ranking is the result of low tuition combined with longer working hours," he added. While the U enjoyed the seventh-lowest average, it wasn't the only Utah school with graduates with a lighter debt load. Utah State University finished 12th overall with an average debt of $12,340 and approximately 50 percent of graduating students leaving school indebted. Brigham Young University also had impressive numbers, finishing 13th overall with 34 percent of graduates leaving school with an average debt of $12,478. rgarner@ chronicle.utah.edu Visit The Chronicle online, www.dailyutahchronicle.com NOKIA 6010 MOTOROLA • Color screen RAZERV3 NEED MONEY? MSRP... $99.99 Receive up to $ 1 8 0 a month. Study while you donate life-saving plasma! Buill-in comera Color LCD AFTER $100 IN-STORE REBATE SKUC6939163 Awt-ai conTod reqvi/ed Tarsi r.oi ir<)yd*d Riverdale/Ogden 4045 S. Riverdole Rood T • -Mobile authorized dealer Taylorsvill»/W. Valley 3915 W. 4700 S. Saurh Salt Lake 2301 S. 300 W. 461 -3800 FIRST TIME DONORS*! Present this coupon on your first visit and get a 40 E. 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