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‘Jihad’ takes many meaningsBy Megan Finnerty Jihad. Many people have been using that word on television, around dinner tables and in classrooms for the last three weeks. But it is important to know what newscasters, professors, religious leaders and others actually mean when they use the word. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a jihad is a Muslim holy war. But according to scholars of Islam and of Middle Eastern history, a jihad is a complex ideological word that can mean many things. In the Koran, the Muslim holy book, it reads, "Fight in the cause of Allah those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not transgressors."
Computer problems plague universities
Some days, Jen Vollmer finds herself screaming at her computer. "I have problems with our computer at least 17 times a day; I get booted off (AOL) Instant Messenger all the time and I can't even open my e-mail," said Vollmer, a freshman in the School of Health Sciences. "I have to reboot my computer all the time; I just want to kick my computer." Tiffany Skekloff, a sophomore in the School of Agriculture, said she has noticed her Internet connection is much slower than it was a year ago. "I get kicked of the Internet every once in a while; I have to keep downloading the stuff I need for class," said Skekloff.
Speaker examines U.S., Iran hostilityAlthough waving a flag and professing patriotism is a noble cause, it isn't going to help improve United States and foreign relations. That is the viewpoint of Gary Sick, director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University. "We need to stop lecturing at countries and start discussing," said Sick, who spoke Wednesday night as part of the Sears Lecture Series. |
Computer problems plague universitiesJischke praises Purdue's response to recent tragedies, refutes rumorsCollege political meeting ends in accord on missile defense Speaker examines U.S., Iran hostilityExecutives, alumni to speak at e-business forum
Gov. O'Bannon to return unlawful campaign funds Familiar restaurant opens new location without much fanfare
Column Fans should stick with team even in rough times Letters Purdue needs to set speaking standards Red Cross does not want to offend others Fountains look absurd without water running Fraternity will take on leadership for Purdue
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