 Excerpts from Vol. 140, No. 11; November 16, 2007
Crisis in Zimbabwe
Panel identifies economic causesBy Abhay Agarwal
Staff WriterThe current social, political and economic catastrophes are some of the main factors contributing to what is being described as a "humanitarian crisis" in Zimbabwe, said a panel of University professors and Zimbabwean students on Tuesday. Seventh Street House and Pi Beta Phi sorority sponsored the event. The panel was led by two associate professors of economics, Michael Moohr and Geoffrey Schneider, and two University Zimbabwean students, Rudo Mawema '09 and Jacquelin Kataneksza '09 "I wish I could be more positive, but nothing will happen until we do something," Moohr said. He last visited Zimbabwe in the mid 1990s. Both Moohr and Schneider have worked extensively in the field of economic development in southern parts of Africa and elucidated the evolution of the current scenario. "Zimbabwe in the 1990s was a sea of tranquility," Moohr said. But the land distribution programs of Robert Mugabe, the leader who brought Zimbabwe independence in 1980, made him unpopular and the agriculture-based economy started to collapse. (read full article)
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Crisis in Zimbabwe. Staph is local concern. Crew investigations continue. Swipe system to enhance campus safety
- Sports
Bison earn tournament berth. Bison open season with pair of wins. First-year profile: Joyce Novacek ’11. Mountain hawks claw past Bison.
- Opinions
Cards could help or hinder University’s reputation. Free trade gone bananas. Faculty forum.
- Arts & Entertainment
Political hilarity (sans grammar). New Backstreet Boys album an excellent energizer.
- Features
Student traditions add a twist to Thanksgiving. Alum and local warden shares jail tale. Students’ project to benefit Zimbabwe.
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