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Rally Speakers encourage perseverance, unity CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 merits of the event was the singing of the national anthem, which was cued by the USC ROTC Color Guard presenting the American flag. The anthem was sung by Deborah Bak er, from the India International Family Church. Her voice wasn’t amplified. Slowly, more people joined in, building a low hum that rose and finally ended, sounding like a defiant funeral dirge. The afternoon was filled with speakers from around the world expressing some of the feelings of their communities. Irma Santana, a native of El Salvador, said, “We too are Americans, some of us not by birth, but by choice.” She warned, “The magnitude of the terrorist attacks must not be faded from the public consciousness.” Columbia Mayor Bob Coble of fered a message of hope. “I know as a country, as a world of many countries, we will over come the events of September 11,” Coble said. A message shared by all of the speakers Sunday was a call for South Carolinians to embrace the cultural diversity of their com munities and the nation. Garfield Stuart of the Caribbean Cultural Association found the nerve that was left exposed by the attacks. “We must not let the terrorists divide us,” he said. “If we allow ourselves to be divided, then the terrorists have won.” In closing, Stuart expressed how he thinks we can find comfort in this new age. “We, as people of faith, must call on God to give the peace the world cannot.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockcitydesk@hotmail.com. Animals Animals groups need money most CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Care and Control and the ASPCA have rescued more than 400 pets, only a few of which haven’t been reunited with their owners. Culver said no animals were stranded in the Washington attack. The HSUS works with FEMA and the American Red Cross in disaster and education seminars. “Most of what we do is teach com munities to do their own planning and rescue. We can’t be every where, but we can come in when we are needed,” Culver said. The group is also working with the Red Cross to establish shelters for pets; the Red Cross shelters don’t allow animals. “We are sort of like’the Red Cross for animals,” Culver said. The New York City Center for Animal Care and Control is coor dinating efforts out of the Brook lyn office. The Center in Manhat tan was demolished; it was one block from the World Trade Cen ter. The HSUS gave computers, desks and fax machines to the cen ter to replace what was destroyed in the Manhattan office. What animal organizations need now is money for long-term needs as rescue efforts continue. The money would go toward med ical care, adoption costs and more food as it’s needed. The American Veterinary Med ical Association stressed the need for donations on its Web site. “Millions of Americans are wondering what they can do. We are asking that those who would like to help the lives of innocent animals harmed by the terrorist attack make a donation to help veterinarians care for these sec ondary victims,” Executive Di rector Paul Amundsen said. “Contributions can be used for this disaster or in the future dis asters,” said Cindy Lovern, AVMA assistant director of emer gency preparedness. The South Carolina Association of Veter inarians will send $1,000 and in clude donation information in its October newsletter so veterinari ans can make individual dona tions. International support has also been strong. Australian Veter inary Association President Robert Baker said he sent a message of support from all his members. The American Veterinary Med ical Association has received let ters of support from veterinary as sociations in Chile, Turkey, Israel, Italy, South Africa, Australia, the British Veterinary Association and the World Veterinary Associ ation. Comments on this story?E-mail *amecockcitydesk@hotmail.com. *pi/i use rour i^fMaurice'sBBQ Bucks! "And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free" ...John 8:32 One coupon per visit. k .Not valid with any other offers. .J __ 1 MAn.roHcusmikln Good On Any Purchase at any of Maurice's l 11 locations! Ms Job Opportunities ATTACKS BRIEFS U.N. food shipments to Afghanistan resume ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (AP) — Fearing widespread starvation in Afghanistan if America attacks, the United Nations on Saturday sent its first food shipments there since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a U.N. spokesman said. In Afghanistan, the trial of eight foreign aid workers was put off for a day, until Sunday. The eight were arrested last month by the hard-line Taliban government for allegedly spreading Christianity in the strictly Muslim country. The sister of Australian aid worker Diana Thomas appealed Sunday to the United States to delay any military strikes until all the workers are freed. Meanwhile, Pakistan shut down a major militant organization that the United States has branded a terrorist organization. The Harakat ul Mujahedeen, or Movement of the Holy Warriors, has been fighting Indian soldiers in the disputed Kashmir region. IT HAPPENED NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED -. TRUCK STOP: State Transport Police, after receiving a federal warning that terrorists might use such trucks as weapons, are inspecting the credentials of hundreds of truckers who carry hazardous materials PEACE PROTEST: Several thousand anti-war demonstrat ors marched Sunday to call for peace following the terrorist " attacks. MORE VIEWPOINTS Bombing The U.S. didn’t used to be afraid CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 miles from Baghdad and we - turn around. Another month, and Iraq was ours. After the Persian Gulf War, we could have set up a new constitution and a new democratic • government like we did with Germany and Japan. Here’s another example: Did you know there are still warlords controlling Somalia? As soon as a couple of guys get shot, it’s all over the news, and Americans want to pull out. John Wayne is turning over in his grave! WEEK IN REVIEW BGLA still strong after 20 years The Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alliance looked forward to its 20th anniversary this year. The organization began after a column in The Gamecock encouraged “the reasonable objective of trying to put the gays back in the closet.” Founder Tony Price said he was proud the organization was able to stay active for so long. “It’s hard for any student group to remain strong on campus for 20 years,” said Price, who is now on the advisory board for OutSmart in the Midlands, a support group for teenagers dealing with their sexuality. “I’m glad to see the group growing stronger today.” WHAT’S NEXT: BGLA President Jeff Crews said his group would try to bring a proposed change to the • « university’s anti-discrimin ation policy before the board of trustees. The proposal would add sexual orientation to the policy. USC makes history by beating ’Bama USC made football history Saturday by eking out a 37-36 victory over Alabama’s Crimson Tide in front of a sell-out crowd at Williams Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks had lost all 10 games they played against Alabama. 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