Volume 91, Issue 10 | April 13, 2011
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Yemeni Protests Continue Death Toll Rises
called for the ousting of Saleh and a vice-president to act as –––––––––––––––––––––––––– interim president and focus on change. In fact, according to reAfter the whirlwind revolu- ports in Washington, Saleh was tions in Tunisia and Egypt that already given an ultimatum that culminated in the expulsions of would guarantee a diplomatic By LIZ DE LA TORRE STAFF WRITER
protesters have begun to act out in several other cities. “The next step is putting aid to Yemen on the table and saying that there are going to be serious consequences if Saleh continues to use violence against his own
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
dren chose to walk in this event in heels, wedged shoes, flats, –––––––––––––––––––––––––– and platform boots to show their appreciation for those women Students and staff at the Uni- who have been in or survived versity of New Haven came to- any type of domestic violence. gether to participate in the anThere were many sponsors nual event “Walk a Mile in Her that chose to contribute to this Shoes” to help raise awareness walk, but those from UNH were: against domestic violence. Advocate, Jes Champagne of On April 10, 2011 women Rape Crisis Center of Milford, and men gathered around at Scope, Victimology Club, AcBy CORA ST. MARIE STAFF WRITER
Lisaman’s Landing in Milford to participate in the fifth annual longtime rulers Zine al-Abidine departure and public summons bin Ali and Hosni Mubarak re- for stepping down, in the case of people,” said Shadi Hamid, an “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” Acspectively, Yemen has opted to noncompliance. Even, the Unit- analyst at the Brookings Doha cording to the Rape Crisis Center of Milford website, “Walk a embark on its own colossal in- ed Arab Emirates’ Gulf Cooper- Center in Qatar. surgency to remove President ation Council proposed he abdiTo suppress the revolts in- Mile in Her Shoes” is a nationAli Abdullah Saleh from his cate his position in exchange for cited by the people’s frustration wide event that invites men to thirty-two year rule. Like the protection from prosecution for with the government, Saleh has join in the efforts of women to aforementioned leaders, Saleh himself and his family. sent out riot police to use bru- make the world a safer place. and his administration have been Despite these efforts, Saleh tality and tear gas on anyone in Men, women, families, neighaccused of mass corruption rang- has refused. Instead, he has opposition. In the city of Taiz bors, colleagues, and teams paring from abuse crimes to theft to stated that he will wait until his alone, 15 people were killed ticipate in a one-mile walk to political nepotism. term is over to resign. However, and 30 more were injured after raise awareness around issues of At present, protesters have due to this lack of cooperation, See PROTESTS page 5 rape, sexual assault, and gender violence. Adult men down to male chilAN AP PHOTO
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The Impact of Rising Oil Prices on Your Wallets
By LIANA TEIXEIRA STAFF WRITER
–––––––––––––––––––––––––– The price of oil reached over $108 per barrel last Monday; such an increase has not been seen in 30 months. The reason behind the hike up, however, is less clear. Many point the finger at the ongoing disputes taking place in Libya, while others accuse oil companies with being greedy. Indeed, rebels in Libya have seized control over much of the east coast, preventing the steady export of oil from the country. And according to USA Today, analysts do not expect Libya to export much oil in the coming months due to the uprisings taking place in the country. However, Libya only supplies approximately two percent of the world’s oil, most of which is consumed by Europe. Although this oil is also shipped to the United States, Libyan oil only made up approximately 0.63 percent of the
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9/11 Suspects To Face Military Tribunals
$260.1 billion in oil imports in SARA J. DUFORT 2010 according to WorldCity. By STAFF WRITER com. Canada, believe it or not, is –––––––––––––––––––––––––– the top provider of U.S. oil, followed by Saudi Arabia, Mexico, After years of debating Venezuela, and Nigeria. Libya ranks low on this list, barely whether the five suspects from maintaining a top 20 spot. If the the September 11 attacks will U.S. simply imports a small por- face federal or military court, it tion of oil from Libya, the ques- has finally been decided. Instead of facing federal court in New York, they are going to be prosecuted by military commission. The original plan to hold the trial in New York was announced by Attorney General, Eric Holder, in November of 2009. However, due AN AP PHOTO to opposition from tion remains: why are oil and gas both the Democratic and Republican parprices still increasing? Professional oil trader Dan ties, the idea is no Dicker believes he understands longer on the table. Since Holder anthe underlying issue behind the gas crisis. “There is no supply nounced this, Congress has takissue going on here-what we en many steps to prevent a trial have is the perception of the in New York from happening. possibility of a supply issue,” They even passed legislation Dicker said to AOL’s DailyFi- that prohibits bringing detainees nance.com, “A whole bunch of from Guantanamo Bay to the people are pouring money into United States. Holder was not an oil market trying to take ad- happy with these decisions and said last Monday that these conSee OIL page 7
tive Minds, USGA Community Service Committee, and the Paintball Club. USGA Community Service Head, Timothy Farmer was one of the men that chose to join the walk while in heels. Farmer said he chose to participate because he feels that domestic violence is a big issue, and it is important that especially guys participate. Farmer also said that this walk puts guys in a different mindset beyond how uncomfortable the shoes are, but makes guys think
gressional restrictions are “unwise and unwarranted” and that a legislative body cannot make prosecutorial decisions. “We must face a simple truth: those restrictions are unlikely to be repealed in the immediate future,” Holder said.
widespread opposition, Holder was not alone. Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy, even agreed. He stated, “our justice system, which is the envy of the world, is more than capable of trying high-profile terrorism and national security
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While many people are happy about the change to a military tribunal, Holder believed that holding the trials in New York was the right decision. The Justice Department was prepared to bring a powerful case, and he believed civilian courts are harsher for terrorist cases. Despite
cases.” Due to the change, the government has released an indictment that outlined its case. It charged Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged henchmen with 10 counts relating to September 11, 2001. A judge dismissed the indictment when the See SUSPECTS page 7