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Volume CXIV, Number 11	University of Southern California	Friday, January 25,1991
Students support U.S. troops, policy
Senate-funded demonstration backs war effort
Liz Washburn
Staff Writer
Under the sword of Tommy Trojan, an estimated 800 students and activists waved flags and posters Thursday afternoon in support of Operation Desert Storm.
The "Desert Storm Support Rally," sponsored by the USC College Republicans and American Students Standing in Support of our Troops, was conducted without incident, said Sgt. John Lewis of University Security.
Derrick Pedranti, chairman of special events for the College Republicans, said he was very pleased with the rally.
"We want to support our troops in what they're doing but we also want them to come home alive and well," he said.
The groups organized a full line-up of speakers including David Horowitz, former leader in the anti-war movement of the 1960's who changed his political views and is now a well-known conservative writer.
Horowitz changed his tune this time, telling peace activists/Tve never been happier in the last 20 years than when President Bush sent those troops to the Middle East."
The action shows the United States has the will to fight, Horowitz said, a feeling he asserted was regained through both
the Reagan and Bush Administrations.
"We all know what happened to Kha-dafi when we dropped just a few bombs on him — he shut up!" Horowitz said.
"People need to stop being so ignorant and remember history," said Margarat Zamos, a senior majoring in English and humanities. She quoted Martin Luther King: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
Charlene Piohia, a senior majoring in education, said she just wants the troops to know that not everyone in America is against them.
Chris Munley, a senior majoring in business, spoke to the crowd to show his appreciation for their support. His parents are living in Saudi Arabia and he was there when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Munley said he could see the morale pick up in the American compound when the troops arrived.
"Saddam Hussein is like a wart on the body of the world that must be cut off," he said.
Brian Crane, a freshman majoring in international relations and a member of the university ROTC, had more of a vested interest in the rally.
"I am really happy it has taken place," Crane said. "I have friends there and they need our support."
Student Senate Vice President Sam Sheldon said the event received funding from the Senate because it represented views that university students wanted to see expressed.
(See Rally, page 3)
Forum held about Gulf War/ 6
Daniel De La Rosa / Dally Tro}an
About 800 supporters of Operation Desert Storm gathered in front of Tommy Trojan Thursday to applaud U.S. action in the Gulf and call for Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait.
Maml Chaplin / Dally Trajan
Stephen Sirotnak, 2, in USC attire and waving an American flag, showed some spirit of his own at the demonstration.
Kris Chun / Dally Trojan
Rabbi Ari Heier of USC’s Hillel Jewish Center spoke at the rally about his participation in an Israeli tank division.
Bomb threats force evacuation of three university buildings
By Annette Chadney
Assignment Editor
University Security officers evacuated students and employees from the Student Union building, Commons and the University Bookstore Thursday after bomb threats were phoned in to each building.
Since Saturday, six bomb threats have been investigated at the university. Targets have included the Dental Science Center and the Student Administrative Services building. University Security was also involved in a scare Saturday night when a rifle-shaped package was delivered to their office, but the package turned out to be harmless.
Sgt. John Lewis of University Security said a threatening call was received at Commons Cafeteria at 9:45 a.m. The caller, who Lewis described as a male with a
"Middle Eastern accent," said there was a bomb in the building.
At 9:50 a.m. the bookstore received a threatening call. Shortly after, another was phoned in to the Career Development Center from a male described as having a similar accent, Lewis said.
The caller said the bombs would detonate in one hour, said Officer Dominique Licavoli of the Los Angeles Police Department.
University Security sealed off the three buildings and the pathway extending from the corner of Trousdale Parkway and Childs Way to Watt Way for approximately one hour and 15 minutes, Lewis said.
Sgt. Craig Baxley of University Security said security officers and building employees looked
(See Threats, page 6)
Abortion debate
Pro-lifers gather on anniversary of decision
By Dave Hernandez
Staff Writer
The "Desert Storm Support Rally" was not the only controversy brewing near Tommy Trojan Thursday, as demonstrators gathered to protest abortion rights on the 18th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.
The event, which attracted about thirty people, was sponsored by Trojans for Life and Trojan Victory Fellowship, a Christian organization.
Linda Mitchell, one of the speakers, described how an abortion affected her life.
"I went through post-abortion depression. The clinic just lifted my dress and did it," Mitchell said. "It was horrible."
Mitchell said she spoke at the rally with the hope of preventing another young woman from having the same experience.
"I'm hoping that I can touch somebody," she said. "If they're facing a crisis pregnancy, there are other options. One is that they could keep the baby.
"I can't begin to tell you the amount of love children are able to give back to you," Mitchell said.
Others listened to the speakers, but said they disagreed with the sentiments expressed.
"I can't imagine what would happen to this country if we outlawed abortion again. It's not for me, but I can't deny that choice to other people," said Donna Brigandi, who was visiting the campus.
Most proponents of anti-abortion legislation cited their belief that abortion is a form of murder.
"Abortion is murder. I find it very ironic that there are some people here who will shout 'Bring home the troops,' because they don't want them to die, and yet will heckle speakers when they speak against abortion," said Lakita Garth, a 1990 university graduate.
Several students who witnessed the rally said they were offended by the demonstrators' signs that graphically depicted aborted fetuses lying in a trash container.
"The pictures disgust me," said Heather Benedict, a university employee. "If anything, I think it actually weakens their argument."
The posters were also used to advertise the event this week. Supporters of the rally defended their position, saying the posters merely depicted reality.
"If (abortion proponents) don't think that it's an unborn baby, then the posters shouldn't bother them," Garth said.