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Show A4 News Monday • September 22, 2008 Laura Hamblin speaks about Iraqi Refugees Get Involved! Events Calendar Monday Sunday 1 f Wednesday |t Thursday |j Fricliay j; Saturday 4 3 . 2 E 9 i2 3 Asst. news editor There comes a time when you're hit once again with reality. Not the reality of school, work or even life -- but with something greater and more terrible. That is what UVU professor Laura Hamblin experienced this last year. Hamblin spoke on Sept. 16 as part of Ethics Week and drew a large crowd as the "The most aisles and devastatwalls were packed ing war to capacwounds ity and beare soul yond. wounds" H amblin got UVU a chance Professor to live for Laura a year in Hamblin _ Amman, Jordan: A place with little water and almost no natural resources. During this time, she interviewed and spoke with 78 Iraqi women refugees who fled because of the war. Hamblin said that it was important for her to get the women's viewpoint because everyone always hears the men's side. During the hour-long presentation, Hamblin wove the audience through her experience with the Iraqi refugees and the things she learned while living there. Only 20 percent of the refugees believe they will make it back to Iraq one day. One of those hopefuls said that when she gets to Iraq, UI won't simply kiss the ground - I will eat it!" Hamblin described a few stories of the women. She said the refugees' number one reason for leaving Iraq was because their lives were threatened or a family member was murdered. A woman who was once part of the ministry of education in Iraq is now selling cigarettes on the sidewalk in Jordan; another woman who went to college with Hussein's daughter's received her dead husband on her porch. "The most devastating war wounds are soul wounds," said Hamblin. When asked what the hardest thing about coming back was, Hamblin said, "I am paralyzed by my own opulence." Hamblin has transcribed her interviews and is waiting to turn her experience into a movie so all can see the reality of Amman, Jordan. SPENCER SHELL Opinions editor 7 {ANDREA MORRIS] I Tuesday Smith's and the American Red Cross help Ike victims 15 17 16 Q 20 2 Suicide Prevention Wee k |T?' : i ' i ('.•-. Suicide Prevention Week allows students to attend a variety of events during the week. For more information call 801-863-8397 or 801-863-8876. I i A presentation will be given on how to be successful at the Internship and Career Fair. The presentation is at 12 p.m. in SC 213a. There will be free pizza. - UVU Men's rugby team showing special Screenings of "Forever Strong" at 7 p.m in the Ragan Theatre. Tickets are $8. IndependentBBQat 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the courtyard. Peace and Justice Studies Lecture at 1 p.m. in L1120. There will be a pr esentation and disc ussion about the question, "Does Money Corrupt Democracy?" along i/vith a film screening of "Capital Crimes". | Campus Campout at 7 p.m .at the courtyard. In response to Hurricane Ike's destroying sections of the Gulf Coast, two Utah organizations are stepping in to help. Smith's Food & Drug Store has teamed with the Mountain Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross to accept donations for its Disaster Relief Fund for the next two weeks, ending Oct. 4. Patrons of Smith's Food & Drug Store can make a donation by adding any desired amount to their checkout total. "This has been an incredibly active hurricane season and the Red Cross relies on the support from the American public and companies like Smith's." said Jeffery Towers. Chief Development Officer for the American Red Cross. All donations will directly benefit the Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Donations allow the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other essentials to disaster victims. "Smith's feels a great commitment to the American Red Cross, a trusted organization made up of thousands of dedicated volunteers, who respond immediately to the emergency needs of our communities," said Marsha Gilford, Smith's vice president of public affairs. In times of disaster the American Red Cross sees an increase in donations, but donations are always needed for the many services it provides. Visit www.redcrossut.org for more information. P H O T O G R A P H Y That special day only comes around oace. allow me to capture the memories of your wedding STUDENTS RECEIVE 20% OFF Package A $800 Wedding Day 3 hrs & 2 locations Package B $1000 Engagements Wedding Day 4 hrs & 2 locations Package C - $1200 Engagements Bridals Wedding Day All Day & 3 locations 916.230.3913 www.kenhphoto.com Largest summer sale in our history! Many items 25-45% off. 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