University of North Alabama - Diorama Yearbook (Florence, AL)

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v, ■ KjVA :i,v. 1l.V . ' ■■-»v . ' ,v CRISIS IN THE GULF Yhe biggest U.S. military buildup since Vietnam sparked concern for peace in our time BY MIKE WAi ■■fi ' Jfi-Y 7r- -m I his will not stand; this will not stand, this aggression against Kuwait. These words, spoken by President George Bush in response to Iraq ' s invasion of Kuwait, officially signalled the beginning of the American military buildup in the Persian Gulf. In early August, Saddam Hus- sein, president of Iraq, invaded Kuwait, a small country that lies on Iraq ' s borders. Afraid that Hussein would attack other countries in the Persian Gulf region and thus con- trol a large percentage of the world ' s oil, President Bush acted quickly. He amassed United Nations support as well as the support of other coun- tries and implemented his military stragegy known as Operation Desert Shield. When President Bush ' s military operation went into effect the week of August 13, 50,000 American servicemen were sent to Saudi Arabia as blockades were organized to stop most import and export ships from doing business with Iran. With these military buildups. President Bush quickly drew his line in the sand. The military buildup has been the greatest since PHOTOGRAPHS of ASN Michael Spencer, Danny Williams and Lance Corporal Timothy Bradford adorn a table a Southside Baptist Church Church members set up the table to recognize the three of its members who are In the Gulf (Photo by Mark A. Casteel) the Vietnam War. Many students who serve in a Reserve or National Guard unit found that the Persian Gulf Crisis was a threat to them. How did stu- dents feel about the crisis? Junior criminal justice major Molly McHen- ney, a former sergeant in the U.S. Army and a member of the National Guard, did not see it as a threat. If my Guard unit was called, I would go. It would also make me proud to serve the U.S. because I made a decision to join the Guard. Some students feel that war is frightening, no matter how pre- pared we are. Tim Price, a junior criminal justice major and a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard said, War is something that we have been trained for, but if war broke out, we would be scared because we ' ve never been in that situation. However, all students are not in agreement that the U.S. is correct in their reaction. Alex DeJarnett, a junior, said, They are calling it a crisis. I really don ' t see that it is a crisis right now. I don ' t feel that we are justified in our action. The only reason the U.S. is there is to pro- tect its money interests. Tommy Martin, a sophomore and a Spec 4 in the National Guard took an all-or-nothing approach tc the situation. We need to exert some military force in the Gulf or get out, Martir said. Faculty members join students ir their feelings about the Gulf Crisis Dr. Clark Mueller, associate professor of history and politica science, said, Saddam Hussein ' ; action is unacceptable and his rea sons are not valid. In this instance our presence is justified but w should move out of the regior when this conflict ends. Dr. Jimmy Riser, associate professor of English and a Vietnan: veteran said, I know we must pro tect our oil interests but I can set some parallels to Vietnam. W( might be trapped into staying in th( region for an extended amount o time. The cold war is over but there an new threats to peace. With Presi dent Bush ' s Operation Deser Shield, along with support, it is tc be hoped that Saddam Hussein ' ; actions will discontinue and peac« will linger. FEW THINGS are more encouraging to the ■troops than letters from the Slates, Beth Ingleright, Stephanie Wilson, Stephanie Moore. Tammy Burlingame, Stephanie Reed, Sandy Goode, Annie Taddeo and Beth Tutw gathered their pens and paper to put th encouragement into writing. (Photo by H Stokes) 26

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The home and fafnily management class of the Department of Home Economics sponsors a Christmas Coffee In the Living Center In Floyd Science Building. Steve Smith, associate comptroller, and Dr. Fred Hattabaugh, dean of the School of Education, chat with Dr. Jean Dunn and enjoy the holiday food prepared by ttie class. Dr. Dunn Is a professor of home economics. (Photo by Herb Stokes) A September picnic at Veteran ' s Memorial Par(( gives university [wrsonnel a chance to socialize. Dr. Clai1( Mueller (associate professor of political science and history) greets Janet Hudiburg (wife of assistant professor of psychology Dr. Richard Hudiburg) and the Hudlburgs ' one-and-a-half month old son, Christopher Ray. (Photo by Hanlt Houke) - « . . -VL. .. '