Preparing for the big day
A fair for graduating seniors providing information on degree progress checks, cap and gown rentals and more will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in Alumni Park.
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Vol. CXXXVI, No. 21
Reaction: Clinton’s acquittal does not surprise most Washington Semester Program participants
D.C. students want to leave trial behind
Food for thought
By JUDY UN
Staff Writer
WASHINGTON — As the verdict from President Clinton’s trial was being read, the temperature in the city dropped from 70 degrees to 40 degrees in a matter of minutes.
“There was definitely a correlation," said Stephanie Ng, a junior majoring in public policy and management and sociology, who is participating in USC’s Washington Semester Program. “The day was sunny and bright when a storm suddenly brought a cold front that hit me like a wall.*
Another USC student in Washington echoed Ng’s sentiments.	,
“God was expressing his opinion, ’ said Jessica Young, a junior majoring in public policy and management.
But most students were not surprised to learn that Clinton was acquitted of perjury and obstruction of justice.
“I wasn’t shocked,” said Matthew Kelly, a junior majoring in political science and American studies. “It was more important that the process be seen through.” Some students said the impeachment vote will set a precedent for future presidencies.
“By not (convicting),” Ng said, “the government is saying to the president they are not accounted for their actions, and they are above the law.”
Kelly said he disagreed with the senators who did not vote to convict Clinton because his guilt was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
“Senators were saying, ‘Yes, we think he did this,’ but they were looking for a shadow of doubt (to acquit him),” he said.
Most students said they were ready to put the trial behind them.
“Americans are feeling it’s not a big deal," said Johanna Atienza, a junior majoring in political science. "I’m not angry. When you put it in the context of what the American people feel, it’s understandable.”
Clinton’s actions were forgivable, said Philip Owusu-Antwi, a senior majoring in international relations.
“Morally, (Clinton’s affair) was wrong, but he made a mistake and apologized,” Owusu-Antwi said.
Other students said they are glad that the government can now move on to other business.
“It’s been on TV, (talked about at) work and school,” Atienza said. “I want to talk about something else.”
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Senate transfers transition money
Meeting: Members vote unanimously to move $4,500 to account for banquet and training
By JENNIFER MEDINA
Student Senate Writer
Student Senate voted unanimously Tuesday night to transfer $4,500 to the Senate development account. The account now has about $5,000 that will be used to fund the transition period and end-of-the-year banquet for Senate.
The account started off with $16,000, but last month Senate Treasurer Hye Young Park, a junior majoring in business, announced that less than $500 was left.
The $4,500 was transferred from the Senate extraordinary account and allocations reserve. Senate President Kyetay Beckner said that if the money was not used it would be transferred to the contingency fund for next year.
“This was just a suggestion for the senators,” said Beckner, a senior majoring in music. “If we don’t use this money, it will not be used until next year.”
Last year Senate spent $15,000 on the banquet and $2,000 on the transition period, the time when current offi-
cers train incoming officers. The period also includes the inauguration ceremony.
Senators said they thought $2,000 would be used for transition and the rest for the banquet
“I thought money should go to other things,” said Chesahna Kindred, executive director of Program Board and a senior majoring in exercise science. “But I definitely think that the new people should get transition."
The extraordinary account originally budgeted $1,000 for the chief of staff and the special projects director. The special projects director is no longer a position, and the chief of staff decided to use the remainder of the budget for the banquet
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Students, professors discuss Jordan’s economic future
SemhNtt Around 30 people gather to talk about transition after King Hussein’s death
By MELANIE SCOTT
Staff Writer
About 30 students and professors discussed the economic challenges Jordan will face following the death of King Hussein as part of a lecture Tuesday titled “From Hussein to Abdullah: An Assessment of Jordan’s Future,” sponsored by the Center of
International Studies and the Office of Religious Life.
Attendees of the seminar analyzed Hussein’s contributions to Jordan and the succession of his son, Abdullah, as the new king.
Laurie Brand, the director of the Center of International Studies and an international relations professor, said Abdullah’s appointment over his brother, Hassan, the former crown prince, came as a surprise to many after Hussein’s death due to cancer last week.
However, she added that Abdullah’s charm and close relationships with other members of the Jordan government will help the country survive the transition.
“Hassan is very inexperienced and lacks the charismatic relationship that Abdullah has with the army,” Brand said, “which is important for maintaining Jordan’s stability.”
The reign of King Abdullah, 37, marks a new opportunity for Jordan to promote peace in the Middle East and improve its current economic state, said Brand, who has conducted 10 years of research on Jordan.
“Jordan is under siege economically," Brand said. “The biggest challenge for the new King lies in the economic arena, since King Hussein had little regard for the economy.” Three members of Hussein’s former cabinet, who are expected
to retain their positions in the new monarchy, received their doctorate degrees in economics from USC.
Some at the seminar felt that though Hussein’s reign was not without problems, he did encourage the peace process throughout the world.
“King Hussein will be best remembered as a great world leader who taught people the importance of peace in the world,” said Rabbi Susan Laemmle, dean of Religious Life.
“Professor Brand is truly an expert on Jordan and offered valuable insight into Jordan’s future and the situation in the Middle East,” said Sarah Meylor, a sophomore majoring in education.