Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Cindy Walker, senior in secondary education, looks at a friend while standing next to Alisha Rosa, senior in hotel and restaurant management, as she socializes at Rowdy Trouty ' s. Bouncers used their judgement and screened those they allowed into the bar to control the crowds. (Photo by Cary Conover) Jorgan and Tony Lagree, Manhattan resident, carry Claypool after leaving Auntie Mae ' s. Officers patrolled Aggieville sidewalks to combat public intoxication. (Photo by Cary Conover) law trouble 27

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dialogue of harmony by Claudette Riley Campus police officer Bob Fenton watches as students, faculty and staff cross College Heights Road during Racial Ethnic Harmony Week ' s closing walk. Above: Some of the event ' s nearly 100 participants carry a banner during the 40-minute walk. (Photo by Darren Whitley) Hamed Ghazali points to emphasize the Islamic view on violence as Rabbi Larry Karol and Sister Mary Christine Fellerhoff listen. The Oct. 2 Interfaith Dialogue took place in the International Student Center. (Photo by Darren Whitley) the language of harmony was spoken by leaders representing religious and cultural campus organizations Oct. 2-7. During Racial Ethnic Harmony Week, students defined by their religious beliefs and ethnic identities talked openly and cel ebrated common goals. The Interfaith Dialogue, Oct. 2, brought members of the Jewish, Islamic and Christian doctrines together to discuss the role of faith in the journey toward peace. Moderating the event, the Rev. Don Fallon, coordinator of religious activities, spoke about squelching violence as a first step. We are very aware of violence and how faith, our three faiths, may deal with the question of violence within ourselves and work toward peace, Fallon said. Three speakers led 70 students in the dialogue. Sister Mary Christine Fellerhoff, from Sister of Saint Agnes in Milwaukee, said ordinary people, not the experts, would solve the problems of violence. If religion is one of the boxes we put people in, then it will be part of the problem, she said. The Christians ' answer to violence is to take seriously Christ ' s message of love. The Islamic faith was represented by Hamed Ghazali, vice president of the Islamic Association of North America. He stressed inner peace and Muslims ' relationship to society. If I feel like the community cares for me and takes care of me, I will never have violence toward the community, said Ghazali, graduate student in educational curriculum and instruction. Rabbi Larry Karol, from the Shalom Temple in Topeka, spoke about treating others with respect. The fundamental views of Judaism include to love your neighbor as yourself, he said. The religious leaders also addressed the idea of working toward peace on campus and in the local community. Karol suggested groups unify and work toward similar goals. I have found that people in faith groups that are divergent can come together best for a common cause, he said. But the issues in which people disagree have to be dealt with. Karol cited the success of a program that allowed young students to play and talk with children of different religions. They get together and learn from each other, he said. They don ' t go away agreeing with each other but knowing each other. Li stening and getting involved with people from other groups was important in forging a mutual respect, Karol said. I think we, all three, have heard echoes of tradition in each other, he said. Brian Buford, junior in psychology and member of K-State ' s committee on religion, said interfaith dialogues would solve problems. This is something that needs to be done, Buford said. Personally, I didn ' t know a lot about the Jewish or Islamic faiths and (Continued on page 30) Phil Anderson, speech instructor, turns the microphone over to the Rev. Don Fallon, coordinator of religious activities, during the Oct. 7 closing ceremonies of Racial Ethnic Harmony week. (Photo by Darren Whitley) harmony week 29