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PHOTO COURTESY OF KRT CAMPUS Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, left, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell as they meet in the West Bank town of Ramallah as Powell works on a solution to fighting between Palestinians and Israelis. Mideast CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 arrangements in the Middle East.” Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said the proposal was an attempt to “turn the clock back ward.” A senior U.S. official said the idea was discussed “as part of a way to move forward politically,” but more talks were needed. Arafat, 72, appeared in good health as he met with Powell in his rocket-scarred headquarters that is surrounded by Israeli tanks and troops. Arafat has been under pressure that is “unreal for an old man like him,” said Zeid Abu Shawish, a Palestinian doc tor in the compound. A senior aide, Saeb Erekat, said Arafat stood by his commitments, including an end to violence. But, Erekat said after the three-hour meeting, that meant “once the Israelis complete the withdrawal we will, as Palestinians, then car ry out our obligations.” Arafat complained bitterly and extensively to Powell about Israel’s military thrust into Palestinian-held towns and vil lages, and especially its actions in Jenin and a refugee camp in the town. President Bush has demanded a pullback right away, but Sharon refused to provide a timetable when he saw Powell on Friday in Jerusalem. They met again briefly Sunday night in Tel Aviv. Powell, in a short statement to reporters, called his meeting with Arafat useful and constructive. A senior U.S. official said Powell’s “clear message” to Arafat in a 45-minute presentation was “the bombings have to stop, that it was a major barrier” to progress toward a security agreement or on negotiations that Powell has said should lead to establishment of a Palestinian state. Powell and Arafat directed top aides to meet Monday on “a vari ety of ideas.” He provided no de tails. Palestinian Parliament Speaker Ahmed Quriea, who at tended the meeting around a sec ond-floor dining room table, told The Associated Press: “We told Secretary Powell that we shall not discuss any subject before Israel pulls out” from towns and villages occupied since March 29. “We told him that it’s time to speak about, a Palestinian state along the lines” that existed be fore Israel occupied land seized during the 1967 Mideast war, the Palestinian official said. He said Arafat and Powell were expected to meet again Tuesday. A foreign policy adviser to Sharon said Israel has “already made substantial progress in heeding to the president’s request, and we pulled out of substantial areas.” “On the other hand, we have not seen any movement from the Palestinians in what they were re quested to do,” including accept ing a meaningful cease-fire and co operating on security, Danny Ayalon said on ABC’s “This Week.” BRIEFLY Soon-to-retire English professor honored A USC English professor was honored last month by the Philological Association of the Carolinas for gifted teaching, ex ceptional scholarship and out standing professional service. George Geckle has taught Renaissance drama and Shake spearean literature at USC for 34 years. He plans to retire in June. Geckle told the English Department that, for him, winning the award was the same as when Joe DiMaggio hit a home run at his last at-bat before he retired. The English Department named Geckle Teacher of the Year in 2001. Department chairman Steve Lynn said, “The PAC tribute was especially nice because it was a kind of showcase of some of the many students he has taught who have gone on to academic careers, not to mention the hundreds who have gone to be naval commanders, writ ers, company presidents and such.” Geckle was the department’s chairman for nine years and di rector of USC’s honors program before that. The PAC is a professional asso ciation for language and literature scholars. It has 280 members. Wal-Mart executive to speak about retail An executive vice president for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will speak about global retailing Tuesday at the Roger Center for the Arts at 9:30 a.m. Coleman Peterson will give a PowerPoint and video presentation spotlighting the International Division of Wal-Mart, which is now the world’s largest corporation, ac cording to this year’s Fortune 500. Peterson will outline the keys to global success, including what the United States must do and is doing to maintain its competitive edge in an increasingly global market. Peterson is responsible for hu man resources and labor relations g,t Wal-Mart Stores InQ. Bateman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fourth-year public rela tions student Melissa Miklus was the captain of the Lokahi group, which got honorable mention by finishing in the top 10 at the Contiki competition. Miklus described her expe rience on the team as “ex treme col lege” - a “This is as more intense ..._. world than ^lOSe tO the average TCal-WOrld student expe experience rience. She ... said her time Can on the team get while challenged jn college.” her to com municate JENNIE MOORE , i fourth-year with co-work- advertising ers and be- student come active in leadership. everyone iooks io you iur answers,” Miklus said about taking control when she met her four teammates. “Being a team leader, you need to be a motivator. Being a leader adds a whole other element to the experience.” Ranta called the Lokahi group’s campaign “outstand ing.” Miklus said her participa tion in the team has made her want to pursue a career in event planning, which was a prima ry component of her duties. Several team members said working with the team took more of their time than they expected. Yates said he felt lucky that all of the team mem bers worked so well together. The two groups had about three months to prepare their presentations, which they give in front of a judging com mittee at the competitions. The USC Bateman Team was formed through an applica tion process organized by the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Comments on this story?E-mail gamecockudesk@hotmail.com IrTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTyT; GREAT GIFTS! : GREAT PRICES!: Unique items from : around the world! : ARMY NAVY STORE! 1621 main st. - 252.1350 _ mrcmim! 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He became only the third play er to win back-to-back Masters. “After the front nine, I knew it was all over for me,” Goosen said. “I just tried really hard for sec ond. It is obviously difficult play ing with Tiger.” Woods opened the lead early with a string of birdies and never let anyone closer than two strokes the rest of the way. He closed with a 1-under 71 to claim a three-stroke victory over U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen. Despite the course changes, the scene was familiar: Woods walking up the 18th fairway in a victory parade, tugging on his cap to acknowledge the applause. Woods looked to the sky and smiled when his 18-foot birdie putt just missed, but he tapped in for par and walked over to hug his parents. He finished at 276 and won a green jacket for the third time in six years. He became the first player to repeat as Masters cham pion since Nick Faldo in 1990. Jack Nicklaus was the only oth er, in 1965-66, and Woods’ victory put him halfway to Nicklaus’ mark of six Masters. Last year, Woods battled Phil Mickelson and David Duval down the stretch Woods to become the first player to sweep the four majors consecu tively. Another tight finish loomed Sunday with six of the top seven players in the world bunched on the leaderboard. By the end of the day, they were scratching their heads. “We were all trying to make something happen to catch Tiger, because we knew he wasn’t going to falter,” said Mickelson, who closed with a 71 to finish third. Woods accepted his green jack et from Augusta National chair man Hootie Johnson — tradi “After the front nine, I knew it was all over for me. I just tried really hard for second. It is obviously difficult playing with Tiger.” RET1EF GOOSEN RUNNER-UP IN THE MASTERS tionally that’s the job of the de fending champion. Johnson ordered the course re designed to make the tournament a tougher test. The changes added 285 yards to the length of the course, stretched bunkers and shifted the tees. Woods won his seventh pro fessional major, joining a list that includes Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead and Arnold Palmer, who made this Masters his 48th and last.