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Performance artists shock and awe AUB students Nadeem Bilani Staff Writer Anyone walking around campus on Thursday may have noticed a number of students doing some very bizarre things.

Rest assured, this strange behavior was not the cause of hallucinatory drugs being tested by the chemistry department, as one onlooker speculated aloud that day. It wasn’t the result of a lost bet, either.

Actually, what passersby witnessed was a series of performance art pieces for which those students will receive a grade for a fine arts and art history course called “Performance Art.” It’s not the first time such creative outbreaks have happened here at AUB. Whittlesey Visiting Chair Assistant Professor, Cornelia Krafft of the fine arts and art history department, has been known for challenging and vexing her students in innovative ways.

Among the performances were two students tearing their way out of garbage bags, a blind woman leading an incarcerated man on a leash and some very violent balloon popping.

The events happened in different places on cam-

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pus, including right outside the cafeteria, West Hall and Main Gate. It didn’t take long before a crowd gathered to watch the theatrics.

But what did it all mean?

Well, the purpose of these performances was to shock the audience.

The students had to wear their “performance skins,” outfits designed and fabricated by the students themselves, to encompass the ideas they wanted to put forward.

It may have seemed arbitrary to passersby who could not watch long Covere Editorial Outloud

enough to delve into interpretations, but beneath the visual drama, themes of oppression and violence were present.

Erica Moukarzel, one of the performers, enjoyed seeing the bystanders’ reactions to the unusual spectacle. “The backstory behind our performances was to break the society’s silence through putting people into the shoes of those who are affected by injustice, violence and oppression.”

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The performances witnessed on campus were an sneak peack into the actual event, choreographed by Krafft herself.

The play is a reinterpretation of Oscar Wilde’s “Salome” and Maurice Maeterlinck’s “Ariadne and Bluebeard,” and will be performed at Massrah al Medina.

Because this form of art is not staged, it is supposed to strike the audience in a particular way.

It breaks norms and attempts to elicit a strong reaction from the audience.

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Lebanon is a country of multiplicity, and any governance that seeks to exclude others ruins the entire Lebanese formula.”

These were the words of parliament chair, Sayyed Nawwaf AlMoussawi, who was addressing AUB students and faculty at the cultural club of the south’s (CCS) annual dinner to explain how studying at AUB partakes in the “preparation of brain power” to change Lebanon into an independent and powerful nation.

The speech, delivered at Bridge Restaurant, underlined the current situation in this magnanimous state, affirming that the current struggle is not a struggle for power, but rather a struggle of ideologies.

On a different note, the speaker presented a number of moral stories to show AUB students how strength is that of the mind, knowledge and willpower.

Next, the speech was followed by an open buffet dinner, after which Hadi Mourad, senior biology student and poet, presented a poem he had written exclusively for the occasion.

Afterwards, Mahdi Alloush, CCS cabinet member, spoke as a representative of the club and thanked all the present attendees.

He addressed the upcoming AUB elections and spoke of the significance of unity and alliances in Lebanon. He also stressed the importance of cultural and religious diversity.

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2 · Editorial Outlook Editorial Board After more than a year of brutalizing campaigning, the American elections are over. Barring any too-closeto-call races or legal challenges, by the time this issue goes to print, the world will know whether voters have given Barack Obama another four years in office or whether Mitt Romney will be carried into office on a wave of disaffection with Obama’s first term.

No matter who wins, the contest will have far-reaching international effects.

Barack Obama has disappointed his most ardent supporters at home and many hopeful observers around the world through his failure to act on major campaign promises.

Obama has failed to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay, reform immigration or substantively reboot American policy in the Middle East or with major players like China and Russia. Even his greatest successes—the hardContinued from page 1 dia committee, presented the club’s various activities during the previous academic year.

Additionally, this movie had a commentary by the dean of student affairs, Dr. Talal Nizameddine, in which he addressed his views on CCS and its events.

Nizameddine made crucial points in describing the club. Calling it familial

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fought health care overhaul in particular—have been wanting.

Yet Obama’s administration has steered the nation through economic peril in the face of intractable political opposition from House Republicans. The administration has managed to stanch the job loss that plagued the nation and has charted a tenuous, if slow, course away from the brink of economic collapse.

Notwithstanding the shortcomings of Obama’s first term in office, the Republican challenger, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, has represented a platform that threatens to erase all the progress made in the past four years, especially in foreign perception of the U.S. Emerging from a desperately conservative primary contest, Romney failed to convincingly shift toward the political center. Such a pirouette would have required a mendacious grace that would embarrass even the most practiced flip-flop-

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Romney has espoused policies detrimental to women and has written off as government dependents the 47 percent of Americans whose incomes are so low they do not pay federal income taxes. These are not promising foundations for a presidency that must focus more resources on vulnerable Americans struggling in a still-fragile economy.

Obama has presided over four years of the most putrid political division in recent memory. Whatever his critics claim, however, Obama is a moderate and a consensus-builder. His overwrought oratory aside, his promises have always been tempered with pragmatism.

Yet Obama has been a weak leader hesitant to make difficult decisions and to stand firm on his promises. During the debt ceiling debate in 2011, Obama appeased his opponents and made too many serious concessions. He and Congress will still be kicking around that

political football following the elections.

Whoever wakes up in the Lincoln Bedroom on Jan. 22 will face a world fraught with challenges. Either man must engage the world in substantially new ways if the next four years are to be better than the past four.

U.S. Middle East policy must delegate more responsibility to regional powers such as Turkey and Egypt, who have far more credibility in the region. The U.S. must recognize that democracy may be a gangplank to power for sectarian parties, yet its support of free and peaceful democratic movements cannot have strings attached.

Policy with Russia must not lapse into a Cold War mentality. Involvement in Latin America cannot be limited to drug war interventions. And as the U.S. redirects its attention to Asia, it must ensure that sensible long-term anti-terrorism policies prevail over tempting short-term approaches like drone strikes.

and democratic, Nizameddine emphasized that CCS is a club that has always endeavored to unify the AUB student body. He affably concluded his message by stating CCS's aims: “to love and protect Lebanon, all of Lebanon.”

Ali Al-Lakkis, CCS president, stated that the event has been a yearly tradition that heralds a sense of mutual company and cooperation Taken by Mohammad Azzam via gathering club members together.

Member-at-large Sarah Khalil News Executives Kanzi Kamel Rayane Zahreddine Hrag Vosgerichian Ferial Fakih Layout Team Tania Rayes Nizar Aouad Sahar Khraibani Mohammad Yaghi Suhail Yazaji

Webmaster Jad Shamseddine Buisness Manager Luma Itani Buisness Executive Sarah Harfouch Photography Editor Mohamad B. Azzam Photographers Pia Chaib Karen Sertin Staff Writers Antoine Ayoub

U.S. foreign policy considerations often revolve around military power, yet the soundest defense strategy results from whatever policies ensure a robust economy at home.

Whoever the president will be, he must remain mindful that this election is about the economy. It is a referendum on Obama’s handling of it, and it will be an endorsement of his or Romney’s plans to improve it.

The United States and the world deserve a better president than Barack Obama—constrained by political detractors and lacking imagination—has been. Mitt Romney never was that man. If Obama wins re-election, the world must hope that, as a hot mic recorded him saying to Dmitri Medvedev, he will have “more flexibility” after the election.

Moreover, according to Rayyan Pourbagher, CCS cabinet member, the event was deemed to be an occasion that brings about a convivial atmosphere among CCS and several different clubs, such as the insight club and the freedom club.

At the end of the night, the winners of a competition held previously during the semester were announced, and monetary awards were distributed.

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Outloud: Do you plan on going abroad or staying in Lebanon after you graduate Why? Ghida Ismail Staff Writer Rayane Zahreddine News Executive

Kareem Saleh Majorless “I will most probably leave Christina Theokaris Civil and Environmental to Australia. I have some family and friends there Engineering senior “I’m hoping to pursue a and Lebanon doesn’t look master’s degree abroad be- to have a bright future.” cause I think that there will be better opportunities and it will be more stable than Lebanon.”

Jinan Diab Business senior “I’m staying here for a job before I pursue a master’s degree because that’s what my parents prefer.”

Mariam El Soufi Business senior “I’d like to start my career abroad by experiencing work and earning a master’s degree in luxury product marketing, which is not offered here. Then I’ll return to Lebanon because Lebanon is my country.”

Rayane Raad Business junior “I would travel because I’ll get a better opportunity and I’ll be appreciated more than if I stay here.”

Kassem Roumieh ECE second year “If I get the opportunity, I will go abroad because I didn’t pay so much for my tuition to only get $1,000 per month when I work.”

Peter Khayat ECE third year “I’m going abroad because I’ll be working in either power systems or consulting and they’re not well paid in Lebanon.”

Abbas Harb Business sophomore “I prefer going abroad.

There are better chances for jobs and higher standards of living. The situation here is very messed up, there’s no future.”

Maher Bazzi Business senior “I want to travel to either America or Europe because I want to see the world and I’ll be offered better salaries than if I stay here.”

Jean-Michel Mendelek Mechanical Engineering senior “When I graduate I’ll probably go abroad. I’ll get a better salary, the situation here is depressing and there’s too much traffic.”

Leen Mereby Agriculture first year “I’ll go abroad because job vacancies are better, you get paid better, the lifestyle is better and it’s secure. But I’ll come to visit my family.”

Maya Boutros Mechanical Engineering senior “I’m staying because I have hope in this country and I’d like to stay with my family.”

Ali Jaber Biology junior “I want to stay. I like the life here and I want to stay with my friends.”

Aya El Khaja Business senior “I’m going abroad for a master’s degree because the program I want [operations research] is not available here.”

Aya Koubar Business senior “I’ll go abroad for a job before doing a master’s. There are no jobs in Lebanon.”

Hind Hajjar Chemical Engineering first year “I’m staying here. I can’t leave Lebanon even if living abroad is better. Lebanon has a certain charm you can’t find anywhere else.”

Salam Zantout CCE first year “I’m going to stay. They say it’s better abroad but if everybody leaves there won’t be a Lebanon. We need people to stay and make it better.”

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Leap of Faith Nour Turkmani Contributing Writer

We’ve all heard those hackneyed, cliché stories about sailing away from the safe harbor, and pursuing what we genuinely love. They all seem to carry philosophical platitudes that we hear and are momentarily inspired by, and then we move on.

The Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service’s monthly “Inspirational Mondays” aim to showcase real-life representations of such stories. Last Monday, it was AUB alumna Randa Kabrit who shared her story of how she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.

Kabrit graduated from AUB with a degree in mechanical engineering.

She felt as though her life had been decided for

her, and she just had to follow it. After 10 years of working with a multinational company on oil and gas projects in the Emirates, one day completely transformed her life.

The Haiti earthquake in 2010 prompted her to make a change. After asking for donations from her co-workers in vain, she thought to herself that it wasn’t part of human nature to give without receiving.

With baking powder in one hand and icing in another, she developed the ingenious idea of selling cupcakes for charity at work. She arrived to work with a freshly baked batch of cupcakes and, as expected, she raised money. And this was how it all began.

An inspiring woman with a brave spirit, Kabrit left all what she

had previously worked for to follow what she believed in and what she wanted.

Today, Kabrit owns an online shop called “Cupcake Box” in Beirut and every single donation she receives goes straight to charity. She works with other NGOs, and usually targets ostracized organizations. In this process, Kabrit found so many other people who aspire to make a difference.

When asked what the most fulfilling outcome of her charity work was, she laughingly said it was the pleasure people get from her scrumptious cupcakes. Then on a more serious note she added that something as simple as baking a cupcake can change a person’s life, and that was more than enough.

In Kabrit’s words, it might take years to find

out what you want, but the moment we find this passion we should fight for it. As university students, we are all in a constant rush to excel in the eyes of society, but we have forgotten to stop for a second and ask ourselves: what makes us happy?

The words of American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton, “Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something, find it and keep it lit,” are Kabrit’s motto.

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Auditions for “A festival of stories” Hashem Osseiran Staff Writer

It may not seem like it, but everyone has a story. In the end, life is a collaboration. It is the collected stories of its inhabitants. It is the “kan ya makan” and the “once upon a time” of everyone.

Because AUB acknowledges the stories behind every face, the English department is hosting a festival of short spoken stories called “Something I Have to Tell You” on Dec. 12. The audience will consist of faculty members, students and

various people from the community.

Auditions will take place on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the West Hall basement, where participants will be asked to tell a story of their own in three minutes. Selected storytellers who will perform in the festival will be paid $10 per minute for their story.

“Stories are about sharing our experiences, and these can be experiences handed down to us, directly and indirectly, physical and emotional, they can capture a moment in time or be timeless,” said Tariq Mah-

mood Ali, a visiting professor in the English department and one of the festival organizers, The stories will not be restricted to any genre.

On the contrary, participants are encouraged to go as far as their words allow them. They are also encouraged to create worlds or simply describe their own in an alluring story that will draw in the audience members and keep them captivated.

“To understand that all of us have a story to tell, that each story is worthy of being told, that in each story is embedded the

collective history of humanity and that without stories and the sharing of our stories, we cannot be human,” is what Ali hopes the festival will achieve.

The festival will celebrate what everyone has to say. It will not only be a festival of stories, but rather a festival of the lives, minds and creativity of a youth who have a lot to tell.

Storytelling is a constructive method of expression. It allows participants to speak their minds and opinions through tales (fiction or nonfiction), and it serves

as an outlet of emotion that cherishes the artistry and beauty of the spoken word.

Everyone has a story, don’t miss the chance to tell yours.

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Beinetna.com: The virtual girls’ bathroom stall Poliana Geha Contributing Writer

“How can I fight an eating disorder?”

Have you ever noticed the scribbles on the walls of girls’ bathroom stalls? Have you ever taken the time to read them? More importantly, have you ever written anything yourself?

“Why is it considered wrong to discuss sex?”

If you’re just a guy wondering what on earth the girls’ bathroom stalls could have on their walls, here’s an idea. Sometimes the scribbles are simple humorous drawings, inspirational quotes or peculiar comments.

However, on a few occasions, the writing on the bathroom stalls mirror quite a serious aspect of young Lebanese women’s lives.

“Should I introduce my boyfriend to my parents?”

These are all examples of what can go through the mind of a young girl growing up in Lebanon, a country where many believe such matters ought not to be discussed publicly.

Girls resort to bathroom stalls to ask all types of questions regarding health, sexuality, relationships, affection, rejection and get answers from other girls.

They find comfort in being able to ask personal or even intimate questions without being recognized, or worse, judged or misinterpreted.

Inspired by this phenomenon, Beinetna.com is a girls only website with the objective of giving its users a chance to discuss personal matters, particularly sexual health, freely and get advice in return. Girls can log

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in anonymously to either start new conversations or join existing ones, just like in a bathroom stall.

Beinetna, which means between us in Arabic, brings together female students from different universities in Lebanon including AUB, the Lebanese American University and the University of Balamand, and shows them that they are not the only ones facing complications and difficulties.

The website offers what is not guaranteed to be found everywhere: a safe medium for Lebanese girls of different ages to openly talk about the types of conflicts they are facing and receive genuine reactions from anonymous users.

Beinetna’s creators have gained popularity by sticking labels with the website’s logo on bathroom stalls. The stickers include a password that is changed

weekly and that is needed to log in and get access to the website contents.

Research shows that, if kept secret, personal dilemmas lead to bigger and more severe problems, such as depression, malnutrition and misery.

So girls, the next time you feel the need to gossip about a fun topic or inquire about a particular struggle which you cannot expose to anyone you know, look for a Beinetna sticker and log in anonymously to find hundreds of girls just like you.

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AUB students set to compete in Red Bull competition in Brazil Heather Jaber Editor-in-Chief Two AUB students raced their way to victory last week, winning a trip to Brazil this month for the final of the Red Bull Racing Can 2012 competition.

AUB was one of the four universities to host a Lebanese qualifier, the others being USJ, USEK and Balamand. Winners, Marc Deeb, third year mechani-

cal engineering student, and Theo Ohannessian, third year Agribusiness student, received the highest scores across the universities, and will represent Lebanon in the finals.

The aim of the game was to design the body of a remote control car using only Red Bull cans and put them to the test by racing them against the competition.

The international contest required that one technical

director and one driver pair up per team. 16 teams of two were chosen from each participating university to compete in their respective qualifiers based on sketches submitted last month.

The cars were scored based on their design, as well as their performance in the two-car knockout tournament.

“It seemed like fun to take part in such a competition and break the university life

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routine,” said Ohannessian, responding to why he and Deeb decided to participate.

“Winning didn’t cross our minds until we were in the final round.”

In the last round, Ohannessian and Deeb went up against Charles Aoun, mechanical engineering student, and Hassan Merhe, computer and communications engineering major.

There seemed to be a bit more tension in the air—the crowd knew the winner was going to Brazil.

“That put some pressure on both Charles and I,” said Ohannessian.

Both cars flipped and teetered off of the course, causing excitement in the crowd. In the end, though, Deeb and Ohannessian’s car passed Aoun and Merhe’s, making its way through the Red Bull arc at the finish line.

While student brand manager for Red Bull Omar

Musleh said that he had hoped to have songs playing as the competitors raced, the crowd’s roars compensated for any lack of music.

An intermission of drifting race cars also seemed to excite the audience. Passerby stopped in their tracks to find an unusual scene at Main—two Hobbymax representatives controlling what seemed to be toy cars on steroids.

The cars drifted around the track, sliding smoothly past each other and around the sharp corners that the competitors had a hard time maneuvering around just minutes before.

“I got myself into this just for the pure curiosity of seeing what one can actually make out of a soda can,” said Aoun. “Honestly, I never thought I’d get an adrenaline charge out of a toy-car racing competition.”

Broadcasting networks alter survival strategies with the advent of the Frederic Abou Jaoude Staff Writer Every student has used Google Drive to store information, share documents or present a research project. All of these advanced features, however, are often taken for granted.

Thanks to what is known as the cloud, such operations are commonplace.

Google is just one of the companies that depend on the cloud for its services.

Televised shows, the media industry and Internet browsers also use the cloud for organizing and storing data.

But what is the cloud?

This question was an-

swered by Jennifer Holt from the University of California Santa Barbara in an Oct. 30 lecture at West Hall titled “A View from the Cloud, Watching Television in the Digital Era” and organized by the Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR). Her main focus was the impact of the cloud on the television industry.

For starters, the cloud is not a typical cloud that floats in the sky. It is a remote network server that stores content and media information, and it’s located in many parts of the world.

As Holt explained, the cloud works on distributing

information by combining hardware and software systems. She said that data centers are expanding rapidly, with half a million centers worldwide constituting a massive cumulative size equivalent to the area of 6,000 football fields.

“Patterns of media usage are increasingly being customized,” she said, stressing that 90 percent of broadcast television in the U.S. is now online.

Holt emphasized that whoever controls the cloud controls the future of television.

The average American watches television 28 hours per week, accord-

ing to Nation Master. And with American households having an average of 2.24 televisions, according to Static Brain, Holt delved into the survival strategies that are being cultivated by broadcasting networks and content providers to adapt to this new model of digital distribution.

Holt said that the key issue for television’s digital horizon is net neutrality, which also applies to many common carriers like cell-

phones. Net neutrality and management services are crucial to control the cloud and deliver content more efficiently.

With the increasing information on the Internet, more content and sophisticated television programs can be displayed by the television industry. Only by controlling the cloud will traditional broadcasters be able to quickly distribute content that is safely stored and easy to access.

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Cynthia’s Energy Yara Zeitoun Staff Writer Last semester, Cynthia was taking MKTG250d, a course on social media management, and I took the course as well. I used to attend her section sometimes, and she would sit next to me, always full of focus and zealousness to learn. But the clearest memory I have of her - and it’s hauntingly clear - was her enormous smile. She would smile at me from ear to ear, and I could really, really feel her good energy flowing into me. I’m certain it was the same with any person lucky enough to receive one of her smiles.

And that’s the first thing that came to mind when I heard the sad news that Cynthia had passed away, her glowing smile. That’s the first thing anyone has to say about Cynthia - “her smile just never left her face.”

Cynthia smiled at me before she even knew my name, and she constantly laughed and joked with me.

I loved that air of peacefulness about her; she was so easygoing and cheerful. Although she was quiet, she would actually make an effort to pull me into things that were happening in the class, and constantly engage, not just with me, but

everyone. She even used to take pictures of everyone’s presentations, and post them up on pinterest and twitter. It’s pretty rare to find someone with such strikingly positive and vibrant energy like Cynthia’s.

We were required to tweet in class and hashtag the course, and she was the top tweeter last semester, and her score remains unbeaten. She excelled at it, but without a shred of arrogance. Cynthia was truly a humble soul.

“She lived her life abundantly… A tender and giant spirit. She said so little; yet I’ve learnt a lot from her!” says Dr. Feghali, an OSB professor and her friend.

And every other person agrees with his statement.

Her friend Lara, remembers Cynthia posting a status when she was in the hospital recently saying, “No matter what, always keeps a smile on your face.” That alone shows what an incredibly strong character she was. “ Lara Best friends, family, acquaintances, it doesn’t matter - everyone has the same thing to say about Cynthia Sekondi El-Khoury: she was a genuine inspiration, a true individual, and full of pure kindness and energy to share.

In Cynthia El-Khoury’s memoriam Ghinwa Dandache Special-to-Outlook Wednesday, October 24, 2012. What a dark night it was.

I received a phone call at night disclosing the loss of one my closest friends, Cynthia El-Khoury.

You can imagine my reaction: I burst into tears, not knowing whether it was a nightmare or some kind of illusion.

We were both business students majoring in marketing. Luckily, I got the chance to talk to her one day during our CVSP 202 midterm when I told her how strong her perfume smelled.

From then on, we became closer, we were working on projects together and spending some time during lunch or our free hours.

We became close friends only one year ago, and I was surprised by how quickly we got attached. Cynthia was one of those rare people, who was always sending good vibes to everyone she encountered.

She had so many friends, the teachers loved her, and her presence was very pleasant. She was supposed to graduate this semester with only 3 courses left.

Unfortunately, our dearest Cici was struggling with

a disease since 2010. She even dropped a semester to start her treatment. I met her after she came back from this treatment happier than ever, loving every small detail of life. I never knew the reason of her good mood and everlasting smile.

She loved social media and was very active on Facebook and even more on Twitter. She even got job offers before her graduation because of how well she uses various social media platforms.

She wrote for Beirut Nightlife and was a big supporter of Donner Sang Compter who never missed a chance to support her physically and morally. Many people became active members in this NGO because of her.

We even chose to work on their social media presence for our final project in marketing 250d.

Cynthia, there are so many things I regret not telling you before your early departure. So here it goes.

I love how you always matched your nail polish with your outfits. I love how your hair always smelled so good. I love the fact that you ate ketchup with practically everything! I love our meals at universal and food 101.

I love how you always told me that you’re okay even

though the pain you were feeling was intolerable. I love how we got so close at the end. I love all your family members and how kind and pure they are.

I love how you always fought for what you want. I love how you never nagged and always pleased your family and friends. I love how you were always a shoulder to lay on for many people including myself. To sum it up, I love everything about you, and I am really honored that you were a part of my life.

You taught me so much, and, without even noticing, I became a better and nicer person.

I’m sorry you had to go through a horrible experience, but it’s over now. You left this messed up world to go to a better one.

I am sure no one will forget you because you were genuinely a rare person with morals, ethics, joie de vivre, and an amazing smile that was full of love and nothing but positive features.

AUB has definitely lost a unique student. Lebanon has lost a patriotic citizen who believed in this country. And I have lost a sister.

Farewell to our beloved Cynthia El-Khoury. We will meet again! May your legacy thrive forever.

Memorial to AUB medical alumni and WWI victims rates the lives of 32 medical alumni who served in the Ottoman Army. The A memorial tablet com- original memorial, erected memorating AUB medi- in 1926, was lost following cal alumni who lost their the explosion of College lives in World War I was Hall during the Lebanese unveiled at AUB last week Civil War. “Not only does this tablet in a ceremony organized pays tribute and reflect the by the Lebanese Armenian Heritage Club and the Uni- spirit of service, but it is versity Student Faculty also an important piece of AUB history,” said PresiCommittee.

The tablet commemo- dent Dorman.

Varak Ketsemanian Contributing Writer

Dorman said AUB’s mission is not just to be an academic institution, but rather a pioneer of social values and civic responsibilities.

He said the tablet is an expression of that commitment and a striking example that shows AUB’s role in the region.

The ceremony opened with a brief speech by Vahe Seferian, the President of the LAHC, in which he

presented a short historical background of the previous tablet.

Hrach Kestenian, a member of the club, the main organizer and the investigator behind the event, said the tablet revives the memory of a nation and of the Armenian Genocide.

USFC Vice President Joe Eid said the tablet embodies the solidarity and nobility of AUB alumni.

After Dorman’s message, four guitar players from the Parsegh Ganachian conservatory entertained the attendants with pieces of Armenian music.

Dorman and MP Hagop Pakradounian, were met with a round of applause when they finally unveiled the memorial tablet.

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AUB holds first Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance Lecture Series, launch of “The CEOs Journey” Thurayya Zreik Contributing writer Within the past half-century, the world has become dominated by corporations and large businesses. The impact of corporations extends well beyond the limitations of a marketplace; they have been known to shape local society and culture as well as the economy.

The Olayan School of Business officially recognized the significance of these long-term effects in the business world with the establishment of the Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance.

Students and guests filed into Maamari Auditorium at OSB on Wednesday to attend the first lecture in the Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance Lecture Series. The lecture was given by this year’s annual keynote speaker, Teresa Barger, co-founder and Senior Managing Director at Cartica Capital and advocate of corporate governance.

Barger discussed the pow-

er of corporations to influence national policy and the importance of corporate governance in business culture by reflecting on recent regional trends and her own personal experiences with corporate government evolution in emerging markets.

“We all know how the dynamics of culture can influence the economy, but what about the power of policy to change culture?” she said, referring to policies on both the national and the corporate level.

“A company has a culture,” Barger said, explaining how corporations function within a framework of interconnectedness to business culture. A deeper understanding of corporate governance should therefore be a priority for those wishing to advance in the world of business, she said.

While corporate governance is still a relatively new concept in the region, some companies in the Middle East have begun implementing its practices.

The lecture series was organized by AUB and the

Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance.

OSB Dean Wilfried R. Vanhonacker described the lecture series as “an open invitation to work together with the Makzoumi family to do something great in this part of the world.”

The Makhzoumi family established the Rami Makhzoumi Chair in Corporate Governance, following Makhzoumi’s death in 2011. Members of his family distributed copies of the business biography, “The CEO’s Journey,” which follows Makhzoumi’s experiences and successes as an entrepreneur in the business and corporate world.

“Rami left us too soon, but this book commemorates and honors his life and achievements,” said a member of the Makhzoumi family. The family hopes that with the establishment of the Chair in Corporate Governance, Makhzoumi’s vision and ideas will spread to the next generation of business students at AUB.

Photo Credit: Thurayya Zreik

Photo Credit: Thurayya Zreik

Auditions for “A festival of stories” Hashem Osseiran Staff Writer It may not seem like it, but everyone has a story. In the end, life is a collaboration. It is the collected stories of its inhabitants. It is the “kan ya makan” and the “once upon a time” of everyone.

Because AUB acknowledges the stories behind every face, the English department is hosting a festival of short spoken stories called “Something I Have to Tell You” on Dec. 12.

The audience will consist of faculty members, students and various people from the community.

Auditions will take place on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the West Hall basement, where participants will be asked to tell a story of their own in three minutes.

Selected storytellers who will perform in the festival will be paid $10 per minute for their story.

“Stories are about sharing our experiences, and these can be experiences handed down to us, directly and in-

directly, physical and emotional, they can capture a moment in time or be timeless,” said Tariq Mahmood Ali, a visiting professor in the English department and one of the festival organizers, The stories will not be restricted to any genre. On the contrary, participants are encouraged to go as far as their words allow them. They are also encouraged to create worlds or simply describe their own in an alluring story that will draw in the audience mem-

bers and keep them captivated.

“To understand that all of us have a story to tell, that each story is worthy of being told, that in each story is embedded the collective history of humanity and that without stories and the sharing of our stories, we cannot be human,” is what Ali hopes the festival will achieve.

The festival will celebrate what everyone has to say. It will not only be a festival of stories, but rather a festival of the lives, minds and cre-

ativity of a youth who have a lot to tell.

Storytelling is a constructive method of expression.

It allows participants to speak their minds and opinions through tales (fiction or nonfiction), and it serves as an outlet of emotion that cherishes the artistry and beauty of the spoken word.

Everyone has a story, don’t miss the chance to tell yours.

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November 8, 2012

Alumni news from around the world Nadim Maluf

Hassan Rmaile

Firas Ado Mikdachi Times Recorder and Genesis HealthCare System will host a live online chat with Dr. Firas Ado Mikdachi, B.S. ‘94, M.D. ‘98, to talk about cancer.

Mikdachi has been a specialist in general surgery and breast surgery at Genesis since 2006. He did his residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine between 2002 and 2006.

His internships included surgery at AUB from 199899, plastic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine from 1999-01 and breast surgery at Northwestern University.

Jean-Michel Mendelek Mechanical Engineering senior “When I graduate I’ll probably go abroad. I’ll get a better salary, the situation here is depressing and there’s too much traffic.”

H.B. Fuller named Hassan H.Rmaile, B.S. ‘98, as Chief technology and innovation officer in Oct. 2012.

Previously to this appointment, Rmaile was vice-president of R&D platforms at Ashland Incorporated, in the company’s Specialty Ingredients commercial unit.

He has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Florida State University and an M.B.A. in Leila Fawaz finance from the University of Delaware.

Historian Leila Fawaz, B.A. ‘67, M.A. ‘68, received a top French award; she has been named chevalier in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor for her “exemplary personal commitment to French-American relations,” as decreed by the president of France.

A ceremony in Boston on Nov. 5, was held to honor Fawaz, the Issam M. Fares Professor of Lebanese and Eastern Mediterranean Studies and founding director of the Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies at Tufts University.

Mariam Said The Public Theater and Miller Theatre at Columbia University will present “A WORLD I LOVED: The Story of an Arab Woman,” a play written by Mariam C. Said, B.B.A. ’63, and Vanessa Redgrave.

The play is based on the memoir of Said’s mother, Wadad Makdisi Cortas, an Arab woman who lived in Beirut through one of the most turbulent periods throughout the 20th century.

Mariam C. Said received her business degree from AUB and two graduate degrees from Columbia University in New York.

She worked in the financial sector for more than 20 years. She currently lives in New York.

With her husband the late professor Edward Said, she founded the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra in 1999.

She is currently the vicepresident of the Barenboim–Said Foundation in USA and the Edward W. Said Music Kindergarten in Ramallah.

Nadim Maluf received his B.EN. in electrical engineering from AUB in 1984.

Q: What is your current position/title?

A: Chief executive officer of Qnovo Corporation and Silicon Valley entrepreneur.

Q: What is your country of residence/work?

A: California, the United States.

Q: What is the key to a successful job interview?

A: [Don’t] take no for an answer, impress your interviewer, know your interviewer and read their body language.

Q: Name networks or professional organizations that you have found particularly useful to your profession.

A: In the old days, we belonged to all sorts of professional organizations like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Today, LinkedIn outshines them.

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Pumping it up: AUB wellness program’s Fit-A-Thon Elena Grissom Contributing Writer Often, it is when critical issues are presented in an interactive, creative way that they really grab the public’s attention.

The AUB Wellness Program demonstrated this on Friday during its educational “Fit-A-Thon” event.

According to Leen Haydar, the coordinator, the event’s aim was to spread awareness about important health issues through fun strategies and to encourage AUB students to adopt more healthy lifestyles.

The event was kickstarted by an hour-long brisk walk around AUB’s

campus, during which a yoga instructor maintained a lively aura with fun “laughing yoga” exercises.

Students were then directed to a series of colorful stands in front of West Hall and the Green Oval where AUB nutrition interns in the coordinate program (CP) had prepared activities and games to promote nutritional education.

The first stand gave students and staff the opportunity to have their body mass index, body fat and waist circumference measured with professional equipment. The processes were followed by a personalized one-to-one talk

with CP interns, who offered helpful advice on recommended eating habits, snacks and health hazard preventions.

Students were then sent to the second stand, where more CP interns discussed the detrimental aspects of fad diets, such as the Atkins, Dukan or grapefruit diet. The interns relayed the information by showing the fad diets that celebrities use and by holding a fact or fiction quiz.

Visitors, loaded with healthy snacks of nuts and granola bars, were then sent off to the second stand called “Rethink Your Drink.” There, interns showed visual representa-

tions of the sugar content of popular drinks by having students guess how many cubes of sugar were in each.

“One guy told me he drank three cups of Pepsi per day,” said Dina Sakr, the nutrition student at the stand. “When I showed him how 30 cubes of sugar was in three Pepsi cups, he was disgusted and ready to change his habit.”

Lastly, at the Sports Nutrition stand, students ate popular snacks like Smarties and Kit-Kat bars and were then forced to perform the amount of exercise required to burn the consumed calories.

Students enjoyed these activities. As Rayan Rachwan, a Med I student, stepped on a scale to get his BMI measured, he said, “I actually only come to this campus twice or three times a year, but I’ll definitely make it a point to come back next year just for this.”

Overall, the event was hailed a success. “I think it’s great students were so excited about preserving their body health,” said Reem Talhouk, a CP in-

tern, “especially since this is the stage where lifetime nutrition habits are set.”

“I loved how [the wellness program] made things so creative and attractive through games and activities,” said Nour Hijazi, a civil engineering student. “It shows how AUB really cares about our health—something universities don’t usually focus on.”

Photo Credit: Hayder Al Shakeri

Results of this week’s soccer matches Mohammad Sibai Staff Writer English Premier League Man Utd Fulham Norwich Chelsea Sunderland Tottenham West Ham QPR Liverpool

2-1 2-2 1-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-0 1-1 1-1

Arsenal Everton Stoke Swansea Aston Villa Wigan Man City Reading New Castle

Serie A League AC Milan Inter Milan Pescara Udinese Catania Fiorentina Napoli Sampdoria Siena AS Roma

5-1 3-1 2-0 1-1 4-0 4-1 1-1 1-2 1-0 4-1

La Liga Chievo Juventus Parma Bologna Lazio Cagliari Torino Atlanta Genoa Palermo

Barcelona Real Madrid Valencia Osasuna Deportivo R. Sociedad Malaga Sevilla Getafe

3-1 4-0 2-0 0-1 1-0 0-1 1-2 0-0 0-0

Celta Zaragoza Atletico Madrid Valaadolid Mallorca Espanyol Rayo Vallecano Levante Betis

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Art students stage performances across campus

Photos Courtesy: May Adra

September 26, 2012

12 · Arts and Culture

November 8, 2012

Hamra Personality of the Week: Jessy’s Salon

No shave November: ‘Stached fellows work to raise awareness of cancer in men

Arabic, which surprises many of her first-time clients, as she uses it more than English.

She has been in Lebanon for 14 years now and says that living here is something she can not go back from. About once a year, she visits her parents in the Philippines for a couple of weeks, but she says that she can’t imagine living there anymore.

“Life in Beirut is easier, and when you’re used to Photo Credit: Hayder Al something, it’s hard to go back,” Jessy said, smiling.

Shakeri She plans on expandDeedee El Jilani ing her salon, and said she Staff Writer needs two years to accomplish that. Although she reTucked in a small road ceives many AUB students up Jeanne d’Arc Street lies and staff in the parlor, her Jessy’s Nails, a small beau- main clientele consist of ty parlor decorated in red “madamet [married womand black. There are two en] for their sore feet.” small rooms, one for items Jessy has a range of inand materials, another for teresting stories about her waxing. work, such as the infamous Jessy, the owner, is from man from Switzerland the Philippines and opened coming to her salon, which her salon in Beirut a few was new to her. She spoke years after she first moved of Miss AUST coming in to Lebanon. After graduat- with a photographer who ing from university in the was taking pictures.

Philippines, Jessy found a “Ma ‘ateyneha wijj [we job as a typist in Al Ghanim didn’t acknowledge her],” Industries in Kuwait. she said.

“I didn’t like Kuwait,” Speaking about herself, she said.

Jessy becomes more quiet.

There she worked for nine Her low voice contrasts her years and met her Lebanese usual behavior in her estabhusband, a work colleague. lishment, where she can be After getting married, they found laughing and catchleft their jobs and moved ing up with her clients. to Lebanon. Jessy began Jessy has had other inworking from salon to salon terviews by various TV all over Beirut until she had networks and magazines. the experience and money She said she always laughs to open her own salon. about them because she She works with two other doesn’t see them as definladies, Sabrine, who is Leb- ing her or her profession. anese, and Mildred who is They are just another simfrom the Philippines. ple amusement that happen She is fluent in Lebanese in her salon.

Sany Farajalla Staff Writer Social convention is a wonderful excuse for looking silly, that is, with the added stipulation that it must only be within a fixed amount of time.

But even with the set time of a month, no one will participate in “No Shave November”--at least, not properly.

If you research “No Shave November,” you’ll find that it is the unofficial term for “Movember” which is a lot more specific about what to do during this month.

It is widely acknowledged that men tend to live shorter lives that women, the reason for this being that they go to the doctor less often.

“Movember” is a charity founded in 2003 in Australia to promote awareness about this very issue and “change the face of” men’s health.

It is most widely known for raising funds to combat prostate cancer, as men are most affected by it.

With all the misogyny and misinformation that is the memetic corner of the internet, most people believe that “No Shave November” is just about putting away your razor for a month to

celebrate manliness.

You’re also meant to shun all contact with women who hate beards, which, according to the internet, is all of them.

In order to raise awareness and money for “Movember” head over to movember.com, shave your face, create an account and grow and groom a moustache.

You read that right, a moustache, not a beard, beards don’t count.

You may grow other facial hair if you wish, but on no account must you let it touch your moustache; that would be cheating.

“Movember” is about becoming a walking awareness campaign, and putting away your razor for extended periods is something we do all the time and won’t stand out.

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‘Movember’ is about [an] awareness campaign, and putting away your razor for extended periods.

You must also become fulltime gentleman: holding doors open for people, offering to carry bags even if you yourself are loaded like a packhorse, not swearing, not burping and complementing liberally without being crude.

For an added bonus, call people by their last names-with the proper prefix, of course.

In addition to becoming a walking billboard, aim to get a decent amount of donations by then end of the month.

Movember.com suggests $200. You can donate it directly to the charity via their website movember.com.

This is perfectly feasible even with the worst internet services in the world, so there really isn’t much of an excuse.

If you want to be doubly safe, just get a debit card specifically for donations and put the funds you’ve raised on it so they can be sent off to “Movember.”

Just remember, you may part with your ‘stache on the first of December, but not a second before.

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November 8, 2012

Southern drawl, time traveling and mob gunmen

Source: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/looper/ Nadeem Bilani Staff Writer “Looper,” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, is a futuristic, action-packed thriller that is as predictable as it is straightforwardly narrated.

That is to say, not at all.

It’s the year 2074, and time travel has been invented. This technology, however, is only being used by a Kansas-based mob in an elaborate assassination cover-up plot.

When the outlaws select a victim, they send him or her into the past to be killed by “loopers”—hired gunmen, like Joe, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt—who must erase all traces of the murder by incinerating the evidence.

Joe lives with the perks of being a looper, until the day the mob “closes the loop” by sending back Joe’s future self, played by Bruce Willis, hand-cuffed and ready to be taken out.

In a moment’s hesitation, Joe lets his future self escape. The rest of the film is basically a Joe vs. Joe

showdown, which allows for some inventive and entertaining scenarios to play out.

The film also stars British actress Emily Blunt, who does a remarkably fantastic job of playing Sarah, a rural farmer working hard to support her only child.

When Sarah and Joe meet, their relationship is strictly symbiotic.

They agree to help each other out, but keep their own interests prioritized— at least at first. Character development and interactions are where “Looper” succeeds. You can’t help but root for these personalities, flawed or desperate as they are.

The overall quality of the film meets expectations.

The CGI is convincing and the action scenes, while not exactly groundbreaking, are certainly enjoyable enough.

There are really no weak links in the cast either, as all roles are written well and played believably.

Most importantly is the twisting and turning nature of the plot. Expect a number of surprises or gasp-worthy moments during your viewing of “Looper.”

The only minor flaw about the film is that sometimes the story or the setting feels too obscure to follow properly. You have to really make sure that you pay attention to the details.

Otherwise, events of the film may fly right over your head.

One thing’s for certain, “Looper” tries to break the mold of a Hollywood blockbuster, and that’s precisely why I encourage everyone to watch this film.

Album review: Yet another love story in Taylor Swift’s new album, “Red”

Source: http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/taylor-swift-red-album-cover-pic.jpg Lujain Rabat Staff Writer The week of Oct. 22 witnessed the release of the first album to break Eminem’s 2002 record of highest weekly sales number.

Taylor Swift’s “Red” swept through the stores and sold 1.2 million copies during that single week.

Even though many, this reviewer included, may not like Swift’s style and criticize her songs for being cliché and somewhat repetitive, the scope of her success at the age of 22 cannot be denied.

In a time where democracy and public opinion are highly valued, Taylor Swift seems to be earning many votes and gaining fans.

Upon listening to her whole album, it’s apparent the theme has not changed from her previous works. It is still a reflection of her real-life love experiences, revolving around the ups and

downs of the roller coaster of love.

In her song “Sad Beautiful Tragic,” Swift says, “We had a beautiful magic love affair, we had a sad beautiful tragic love affair.”

Many may have heard “Red’s” lead single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” blasting through radios. The single has spent the past three weeks on the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 Charts, and many girls—and maybe even some guys—were able to relate to the lyrics, drawing on residual feelings from a past relationship.

Despite the main theme remaining the same, there is noticeable variation in the music of Swift’s songs.

Still, Swift made sure not to let fame guide her steps too far away from her country origins.

From the pop and electro “I Knew You Were Trouble,” to the country “I

Almost Do,” to the slow “Treacherous,” this album has songs that can adhere to many different tastes.

While she wrote the lyrics on her previous album, “Speak Now,” alone, Swift got some help from other A-list songwriters like Ed Sheeran for “Red.” These two changes and upgrades may explain the unprecedented success the album has met with.

Despite the attention she has received, Swift is not for everyone. For those who enjoy the theme of love and heartbreak but prefer a more classic style, Adele’s exceptional voice and deep lyrics may be the way to go.

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Students and community gather for Cultural Club of the South dinner

Photos: Mohammad Azzam

Red Bull Racing Can competition comes to campus

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Viewpoints · 15

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November 8, 2012

“I don’t have time!”

Karen Sertin Staff Writer & Photographer Honestly, all I want to do is go to the gym and run. I want to “de-stress.”

I’m sitting here in my dorm room writing this article amongst other things, like studying for my midterms in my gym clothes.

Like most students, I can almost literally never find the time to keep my mental and physical health in check.

I’m sure many AUB students feel this exact same way. The frustration and stress of studies that accumulate on our minds can be too much sometimes.

Being at university is supposed to educate students to lead successful careers and futures. Doesn’t that also entail having time to take care of one’s own health? It seems that university can be a bit of a burden sometimes when it comes to how much time it requires to study for midterms.

Of course, granted that a person keeps up with the pace of their teachers on a weekly basis, it would be easier.

However, being one of those students who is al-

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ways up-to-date with course material and lectures on a weekly basis, I still find it hard to participate in other activities and to have a fair share of taking care of my physical and mental wellbeing. By mental well-being, I mean being able to have some time to relieve stress, whether it be alone or with friends.

A person’s life is more than just studying and being educated. A person needs time to feel good about themselves mentally and physically, and sometimes AUB can take that away from students. The number of people who say “I don’t have time!” or more exaggerated statements, such as “I don’t have a life!” are almost countless.

As much as we love to do our fair share (or more) of complaining, these situations do teach students how to be responsible and manage their time.

Therefore, the best way for students to go about this (even though it’s easier said than done) is to try and focus on their studies on a weekly basis, making it easier for them to have a good balance of relaxing and exercising every week.

It’s never too early for graduation jitters Tala Mukaddam Contributing Writer We’ve dealt with it in high school, and it makes its unwelcome return in college.

It rears its ugly head again in graduate school too— senioritis.

Some might say it’s too early to start talking about it—nonsense. It’s never too early.

Senioritis not being an actual clinical condition, it seems only fitting to use urban dictionary’s definition to explain it.

“Senioritis: A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an overexcessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts and sweatshirts. Also features lack of studying, repeated absences and a gen-

erally dismissive attitude.

The only known cure is a phenomenon known as graduation.”

We’ve all been there.

Sometimes you just cannot bring yourself to focus on anything, and all you want to do is sit around, watch the latest episode of Dexter and eat everything in sight.

It gets especially bad when the exciting future prospects start to surface.

Jobs, internships, graduate school and the like. It makes what you’re currently doing seem trivial, and you just want to get it done.

While senioritis can feel very real to us, the only cure (besides graduation) is taking a moment to reassess our current predicament. We’ve been at AUB for three or four, maybe

even five years, and it has become a home for us.

It has been a witness to emotional breakdowns, the platform for friendships, and the place that has brought us up to be the semi-functional quasiadults we are today.

If you, like me, are having trouble getting yourself to class or getting yourself to focus on studying for your midterms, just remember, these are your last midterms as an undergrad!

These are the last nights spent sleeping at Jafet!

Just relax, and try to enjoy every last minute of this experience. In the blink of an eye, you and I will collect our diplomas, and before you know it, we’ll be babbling away, “College, those were the best days of our lives.”

The success of Lebanese diasporans Frederic Abou Jaoude Staff Writer

An estimated 15 million Lebanese live abroad, according to most estimates. This number is more than triple the number of citizens in Lebanon. It is equivalent to the populations of Jordan, Libya and Kuwait combined.

Out of these 15 million, many have become famous in their fields. The following are just a few of these renowned Lebanese characters.

In Brazil, Fernando Haddad was recently able to win the municipality elections in Brazil’s economic capital San Paulo with almost 56 percent of the votes. Haddad is from Rashaya in the Bekaa Valley.

He is preceded by Gilber-

to Kassab, another Brazilian of Lebanese origin, whose grandfather is one of the siblings of Saint Naamtallah Al Hardini.

In Argentina, Mohamed Ali Seineldin was a colonel in the Argentinian Army and played an important role in the Falklands War against the United Kingdom in 1982.

In Ecuador, three former presidents were of Lebanese origin. Abdala Bucaram was president from 1996 to 1997, Jorge Jamil Mahuad Wiit from 1998 to 2000, and Julio Teodoro Salem Gallegos served as president for three days in 1944 after his predecessor was ousted.

In Mexico, Carlos Slim, the richest man in 2012 worldwide, is a business manager of several telecommunication compa-

nies in Mexico.

In Canada, Maria Mourani was a member of parliament in 2008 and 2011 after immigrating to Canada in 1988, and Robert Ghiz is the premier of the province of Prince Edward Island since 2007.

One could not but acknowledge the success of Lebanese outside Lebanon. It is hoped that these famous expatriates in particular and the Lebanese immigrants in general would never forget their roots and will endeavor to restore their ties with their homeland.

With the upcoming Lebanese elections, one tangible way they could establish bonds with Lebanon is by obtaining their rights to vote and regaining their Lebanese nationality.

16 · Columns

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November 8, 2012

Environmental Column: Are environmental awareness and education enough? a common goal of raising awareness. It is said to be the key for successfully making an impact or a change in the community. Attracting people and making them interested or involved would therefore help the cause.

We often see such campaigns on and off campus, like the breast cancer awareness campaigns by Photo Credit: Rayane the AUB Red Cross team Zahreddine and Women In Engineering, the Metel Ma Shelta Rayane Zahreddine anti-littering campaign, the News Executive Civil Defense awareness campaign and Outlook’s Many people are advo- own environmental colcates of a certain causes umn. and sometimes work acEducation has a similar tively for them. Some effect, as it also spreads promote women’s rights, knowledge among schoolothers support the under- children or university stuprivileged in their com- dents about certain diseases munity and still others are or movements or princimotivated to help the envi- ples. A positive course of ronment. action for protecting the All these causes have environment in Lebanon is

Tech Column: Tech a break Sara Sobh Staff Writer

Almost everything we do involves technology. People listen to their iPods on the bus, manage their work with computers, brush their teeth with their batterypowered toothbrushes and use machines to make their coffee. Our dependency on technology has skyrocketed and imagining a world without these is no longer possible.

We are in constant contact with technology. No one can say that technology has no benefits. It most certainly a major contribution that enhances our daily experiences. Nevertheless, what effects can technology have on our health?

There are a number of ways that technology can impact our physical and emotional health. The effects naturally depend on a large number of factors and they differ from one person to another.

Our eyes are wearing out.

“Computer vision syndrome” is the burning and irritation of the eyes. This happens as a result of constant and continued exposure to computer screens.

Moreover, people have blurring and focusing problems as well. Prolonged gazing at screens leads to dry eyes and causes irritation. Other effects include night blindness, color blindness, and myopia.

Our ears also fall victim to damage. While ear buds are

the recent addition of environment education to the Lebanese school curriculum.

As of next year, lessons about animal diversity, plant life, ecosystems and environmental problems will be taught at schools with the support of environmental organizations.

Through the National Policy for Environmental Education in Lebanon, the Ministries of Environment and Education and environmental activists hope to raise generations of environmentally aware and active citizens who will stop environmental degradation in the country.

But can raising awareness and education alone make a change?

Many of us have learned about the dangers of smoking and the benefits of recycling in a classroom. Even with that knowledge, how-

ever, many of us became smokers and many of us don’t recycle.

Some argue that education and awareness are not enough for changing people’s habits.

The many recycling bins placed around campus and in the Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon areas are hardly used. Despite the clear instructions displayed on them, many bins are also often misused because waste is either not wellseparated or is contaminated with food.

On the other hand, smoking areas around campus are adhered to, and the recently implemented law 174 which bans smoking in enclosed public spaces is being respected so far.

This prompted some environmental activists to lobby for legislating recycling in order to have it effectively implemented.

Fadel Fakih of the environmental NGO Green Line and the zero waste coalition told The Daily Star,

not a direct cause, they still affect our hearing eventually. With time, excessive headphones cause hearing loss or tinnitus, which is an annoying ringing in the ear.

This can have major effects on our daily lives and can even impact our social interactions.

We have become accustomed to using our laptops, cell phones and watching television in bed. This also affects our sleeping patterns and thus causes health problems like fatigue, anxiety and depression.

Poor posture, wrong chairs or poorly positioned monitors are causes of back problems common amongst frequent computer users.

Excessive and incorrect use of computers and mobile

phones can also result in “carpal tunnel syndrome,” a common and painful disorder of the wrist and the hand. These are serious health problems that may not appear early on but that would certainly cause prolonged and long-term health risks.

Technology is grabbing us from reality and throwing us into a virtual world. Our social skills are not being challenged because we feel more comfortable communicating over the Internet rather than face to face.

How are we supposed to gain life experiences if we can order food and clothes, work, go to school and even date online? Technology has become a major deterrent in human social development.

So try to detach yourself from technology sometimes. Be amicable and have a conversation with an old friend. Maybe even go out for a drink. Give yourself a break from technology and enjoy what could be.

“The first thing we

need is regulations from the government to force people to recycle.

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Lebanon’s environment is in desperate need of protection. How environmental protection can be assured— awareness, education or legislation—depends on the responsiveness of its citizens. In the meantime, we should take on the responsibility of contributing to the environment’s protection in anyway.

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Food Column: Beirut Cooking Festival once again graces Biel

Health Column: Pumpkins and candy: the symbols of Halloween in Lebanon

Carla Sertin Staff Writer The second annual Beirut Cooking Festival is almost here! It will take place in the Pavillon Royal at Biel from November 8th-10th, and if last year’s festival is any indication, it’s not an event to be missed.

Last year, there were over 5,000 people in attendance, who enjoyed events such as wine tastings, live demonstrations by Lebanon’s star chefs, and a peek at the latest trends in the kitchen.

This year’s line-up includes 50 exhibitors showcasing everything from accessories and utensils to cooking courses, with many workshops that will give the attendees a look at professional cooking techniques.

Beirut’s top chefs will be cooking live on stage, teaching the audience how to perfect difficult dishes.

There will also be live demonstrations in other culinary fields, such as etiquette, floral arrangement, and the latest trends in table settings and accessories.

Additionally, there will be a course on Feng Shui, the Chinese system of geomancy that uses the arrangement of furniture around a house to maximize the flow of positive energy.

For wine connoisseurs -or those who wish to earn the title- there will be wine tasting sessions and workshops, as well as olive oil tastings to tickle your Leba-

Source: www.tasteofhome.com Joy Ismail Special-to-Outlook, PR of the Nutrition Society Source: www.beirutcookingfestival.com nese side. If you have any interest in bartending, or drink preparation in general, there are many beverage workshops to satisfy your interest.

The festival caters to all ages, with a kids area, which includes a full program designed to cultivate an interest in cooking for children between ages 6 and 10.

While I’m sure this isn’t an experience you’ll soon forget, if you’re looking for something more tangible to take home with you, there will be many opportunities to shop, with the Libraire Gourmande offering a variety of cookbooks and table art on display.

All indications point to a very fun time for all, so anyone with an interest in cooking should make their way over to Biel for the Beirut Cooking Festival next week to enjoy the company of other cooking enthusiasts.

Halloween has come and gone again, and we’ll always enjoy it regardless of how old we are.

One of the biggest symbols of this holiday is pumpkins, but not many know how nutritionally beneficial they are.

These fruits contain an important antioxidant, beta-carotene, which exists in many orange-colored fruits and vegetables and helps prevent cancer and other

diseases.

Pumpkins exceed the daily recommended intake for Vitamin A, which is most important for vision. They’re also low in calories compared to other fruits that are full of sugars.

Pumpkins are also a good source for fiber. Fiber’s functions in the body have been widely publicized recently, and they include maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract and lowering the risks of diseases such as diabetes.

Another inescapable aspect of Halloween is the candy. With childhood obesity on the rise, parents should be careful about what their children eat during Halloween. One trick is simply substituting some of the unhealthy treats with healthier ones.

People are more likely to eat snacks that look fun

and Halloween-related.

This is especially true for children. Flavored frozen yogurts, for example, can be decorated with food dye and pieces of candy to look enticing.

For baking cookies and brownies, you can use sweeteners instead of regular white sugar and low-fat butter and milk.

Pumpkin biscuits are healthier than chocolatechip cookies.

Candied-apples or chocolate-covered strawberries are always better than treats that consist of pure sugar.

Snacks with peanut butter are healthier too; peanut butter is generally a more nutritious food than chocolate spread since it contains protein and is lower in sugars.

Air-popped popcorn is another good idea, because it contains a lot of fiber and is low in calories.

Off the beaten track: Not quite indie but…

Sany Farajalla Contributing Writer “Coriolanus,” for noncinephiles and those under fifty, is a Shakespeare adaptation set in the modern day that received a surprisingly wide release for a movie of its type.

It appears the audience’s money was hard to find in the niche they’d set up at the center of the earth, so it’s no wonder that “Cloud Atlas,” the latest entry in the experimental genre, is being given the most cursory of nods, despite being completely devoid of King James English.

Directed by the Wachowski brothers and Tom Twyker, and with a budget of $100 million, the pedi-

gree for “Cloud Atlas” is about as far from indie as you can get, but the film is so unique that it deserves special mention, even in a column technically dedicated to the indie genre.

“Cloud Atlas” is an experimental three-hour epic, spanning six storylines in as many time periods—from the pre-industrial age till after the non-zombie apocalypse—which somehow got filed under mainstream during pre-production.

To say anything on the subject would constitute a spoiler, but there are a couple of things that should make it worth it.

All the actors starring in the film appear in every story, and look almost completely different in each

one. You will quite literally gasp when the credits roll and you see who’s who. On the off chance that it does succeed, we might be treated to more.

Lebanon is rarely privy to such art-house cinema, with the exception of those few who end up winning an Oscar. This opportunity, therefore, cannot be abused enough.

From what we can deduce from the critics, Cloud Atlas is a hate it or love it film, and if nothing else you should go see it just to see where your opinion lies.

“Cloud Atlas” is showing only in CinemaCity. Keep your eyes out for it, and, if you can, go see this movie.

18 · Entertainment

Riddle Rayane Zahreddine News Executive I am a flying insect, And I can’t see my wings.

What a shame, I’m told that they’re pretty things.

You are tense and feel anxious When I’m not alone.

A feeling of queasiness is my symptom.

In a circular motion you move your arms And up and down your legs start kicking To perfect my stroke when you are swimming.

Who am I?

September 26, 2012

November 8, 2012

Answer to riddle: Butterfly

‫‪ .19‬حني يغ ّني الياسمني‬ ‫بالدي‬

‫وعىل شباك غرفتناو نحن كام أخربتكم‬ ‫عالء ك ّيايل‬ ‫للورد مثلكم أصول‬ ‫الورد يف بالدي ما عهدته إال يقيض ليله‬ ‫بالدي رواي ٌة قدمية‬ ‫مسبحا مستغفرا‬ ‫التاب و حبَّاتُ املطر‬ ‫أبطال ُها ال َو ْر ُد و رُّ‬ ‫يحىك يف بالدي أ َّن للور ِد ِعطْ ٌر‬ ‫مستجريا ربه اسوداد األيام و تقلبات‬ ‫إذا عزفه عىل مسامعكم اآلن سمفوني ًة الرياح و العصور‬ ‫عطر الورد يف بالدي موسيقى و‬ ‫لتلقون ُصدف ًة يف ك ُِّل الزوايا الشَّ جن‬ ‫و يف سقف قاعتكم من ال ُّنجومِ ألفاً و‬ ‫موسيقاه ترتيل آلياتْ‬ ‫يُحكىَ يف بالدي عن العشق األزيل بني‬ ‫َمس ماليني قَ َمر‬ ‫خ ُ‬ ‫ألف و لَو ْن‬ ‫الرتاب و جذور الورد‬ ‫و يحىك يف بالدي أن للورد ٌ‬ ‫و ك َُّل يو ْم‬ ‫تراب األرض عندنا بكل قداسته اختار‬ ‫يك و أحم ْر‬ ‫أن يحيا ألجلها‬ ‫أبيض و أصف ُر و ليل ُّ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫يرتشف من كأس السامء ِ‬ ‫اختار أن يحيا ألجل تلك الجذور‬ ‫حبات ال َّندى‬ ‫للرتاب يف بالدي رائح ٌة تجتاز بكل‬ ‫سويَّا‬ ‫كل‬ ‫بساطتها عبقرية عطو ِر فرنسا و ِّ‬ ‫كل صباح‬ ‫يحىك يف بالدي أ َّن الور َد َّ‬ ‫ال ُّزهور‬ ‫باالبتسامة يستقبل شعاعاً من األفق‬ ‫يف بالدي للرتاب لو ٌن كلون الجبني‬ ‫البعيد‬ ‫يف بالدي ترى كل العيون بنية و كأ َّن بني‬ ‫لريد عليه بعطر هو ليس للملوك و ال‬ ‫عيوننا و تُراب األرض عصو ٌر من الحنني‬ ‫للعبيد‬ ‫و إذا ازرقَّت يف بالدي العيون‬ ‫هو لشعب عريق و تاريج مجيد‬ ‫يرسل برقية عطر إىل السامء أمتناها أنا و فتكون إللهة و ما أجمل اآللهة يف بالدي‬ ‫إ ْذ تكو ْن‬ ‫من بعد لقياها أرىض الفناء‬ ‫يَعزِف موسيقى ال ُعطور عند أ َّول شُ عاع و كلُّنا يعل ُم أ َّن العيو ْن‬ ‫تُرسلُه السام ُء ألرضها‬ ‫دامئاً كانت و ستكو ْن موسيقى الغرامِ‬ ‫األوىل بني العشَّ اق و تط ُّرفات الجنو ْن‬ ‫بالسالم‬ ‫عليها‬ ‫امء‬ ‫الس‬ ‫َّ‬ ‫و كأنَّه ير ُّد سال َم َّ‬ ‫و ما أبهى سال َم الورود إذا كانت كورد يف بالدي الرتاب ميسح عن الورد د ْم َعه‬ ‫إذا بىك يوماً عىل حبيب و عىل جنني‬ ‫بالدي‬ ‫يف بالدي‬ ‫الرتاب يقدم الدم بكل الزمر‬ ‫فإذا ذهبت إىل كتب األصول‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تطرق الغالف بعضا ثم تستأذ ُن‬ ‫إذا الورد نزف من الحنني‬ ‫و يف بالدي ما أكرث الحنني‬ ‫بال ُّدخول‬ ‫يف بالدي املطر يروي قلوب العباد‬ ‫رأيت أنا إذا كنت مثيل‬ ‫ترى فيها ما ُ‬ ‫يف بالدي املطر يحيك رحلته كلام صادفة‬ ‫لست لورد بالدي بعزول‬ ‫قطراته تراب البالد‬ ‫سرتى أ َّن الورد يف بالدي ال يعرف‬ ‫لعطائه ردا و ال تعرف موسيقاه جمودا يف بالدي للمطر لغة الحب إذا شاء‬ ‫و الحرب إذا شاء‪...‬‬ ‫كل لغات أهل‬ ‫و هو قال يل أنه يتقن َّ‬ ‫و اليوم‬ ‫األرض‬ ‫يف بالدي الوصف يطول فمن تراب‬ ‫لكنه ال يعرف أبدا كيف يغري لهجته‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫مم َّزقٍ لور ٍد‬ ‫فهو من هنا من عندنا‬ ‫مضطهد‬

‫‪September‬‬ ‫‪26,‬ترشين الثاين ‪2012‬‬ ‫‪8 2012‬‬

‫ليك ال أندم‬

‫ملوسيقى األمل و الشعب الصبور‬ ‫الشعب ثا َر‬ ‫هنيئاً للشعب الثائر‬ ‫للشعب ال َّج ُسور‬ ‫هنيئاً دمشق فشعبك أضا َء األحداق‬ ‫شموساً لحري ٍة‬ ‫غدا ً ستكون‬ ‫لألرض مدرس ًة و للشمس نو ْر‬

‫نهاد غازي عواد‬ ‫“يف رأس كل منا مملكة منل” هذا ما قاله سامل‬ ‫طارق سليامن لجده‪ .‬سامل الذي سمي عىل اسم‬ ‫الجد األول للفلسطنيني‪ ،‬هو أحد املفقودين‬ ‫يف فيلم مملكة النمل للمخرج التونيس شوقي‬ ‫املاجري‪ .‬وقد اختار بريوت وتحديدا قرص‬ ‫األونيسكو مكانا لالفتتاحية حيث حرض عدد‬ ‫من السياسيني واإلعالميني واملمثلني اىل جانب‬ ‫الجمهور‪ ،‬الذي كان حضوره خجوال‪ .‬البداية‬ ‫كانت مع األناشيد الوطنية اللبناين والفلسطيني‬ ‫والتونيس‪ .‬اإلفتتاحية مل تكن مجرد عرض‬ ‫للفيلم بل تتخلها وصلة غنائية مميزة بأداء‬ ‫أوبرايل للفنان غربيال عبد النور عىل أنغام آلة‬ ‫البيانو عرب فيها عن معاناة الشعب الفلسطيني‬ ‫املظلوم‪ .‬كام قام “صوت الذين ال صوت لهم”‬ ‫طالل سلامن بتكريم املاجري بإهدائه شجرية‬ ‫زيتون التي هي ترمز للفلسطينيني كام أهدى‬ ‫شجري ثانية لرئيس الوزراء األسبق سليم الحص‪.‬‬ ‫وقد كان الحفل من تنظيم رشكة “مون أند‬

‫يف ظل انشغال صانعي السياسة ومدبري اإلعالم‬ ‫يف العامل العريب مبا أسموه “ الربيع العريب” جاء‬ ‫شوقي املاجري وأطلق قنبلته املدوية‪ ،‬انتبهوا‬ ‫اىل فلسطني القضية األساس التي تعلو فوق كل‬ ‫يشء‪ .‬ففي ترصيح لصحيفة “الهدهد الدولية”‬ ‫قال شوقي ‪“ :‬ليست الصدفة وإمنا هو التخطيط‬ ‫لخروج الرشيط يف هذا التوقيت‪ ،‬وأظنه توقيت‬ ‫مناسب جدا ً وان بدا للبعض غري ذلك‪ ،‬القضية‬ ‫الفلسطينية هي قضيتنا األم علينا أن نوليها‬ ‫اهتاممنا وهذه دعوة من خالل مملكة النمل‬ ‫‪ ،‬كام ان فلسطني ليست بعيدة عام يحدث يف‬ ‫الدول العربية‪ ،‬هناك حراك يومي وتواصل مع‬ ‫باقي الدول العربية وان غابت هذه االخبار‬ ‫نسبيا عن االعالم”‪.‬‬ ‫عرض الفيلم مساء الجمعة وقد تناول صمود‬ ‫الفلسطينيني ومتسكهم باألرض والحياة رغم‬ ‫املعاناة والظلم واإلحتالل اإلرسائييل‪ .‬تدور‬

‫أح ّبك ثالمثئة وخمس وستّني م ّرة‪،‬‬ ‫ليك ال أندم إن مت أو سقمت‪.‬‬ ‫أح ّبك ومنذ أحببتك صار الخوف كفييل‪.‬‬ ‫يتيمة أنا عندما تغيب‪،‬‬ ‫أخربت أيب (استأذنته) ‪ ،‬ومل يسمع‪..‬‬ ‫عليلة أنا و ّيب ألف داء‪ ،‬أ ّولها أنت‪،‬‬ ‫وآخرها أنت‪.‬‬ ‫سوي‪،‬‬ ‫أحبّك‪ ،‬مثلام أحب نفيس‪ .‬اعرتاف ّ‬ ‫ال يرضيني‪.‬‬ ‫لو ِ‬ ‫تأت‪ ..‬بهذا الصقيع‪ ،‬تؤنسني‪،‬‬ ‫تدفئني‪..‬‬ ‫وحش لئيم‪،‬‬ ‫فالربد كث ٌري هنا‪ ،‬ووحديت ٌ‬ ‫تطاردين تحاربني‪ ،‬لتخذلني‪..‬‬ ‫لو ِ‬ ‫تأت‪..‬‬ ‫أل ّن مشاعري نفذت ومللت من كالم‬ ‫الدواوين‪..‬‬ ‫ألين أكره الواتسأب والرسال الصغرية‬ ‫والفايسبوك‪.‬‬ ‫أكره أن أح ّدث آلة ألكرتونية‪..‬‬ ‫ألين أرغب يف النظر إليك لحظة‪ ..‬عل‬ ‫أمطر دفئا‪..‬‬ ‫أمطر شوقا‪.‬‬ ‫بت أشتاقك عندما ألقاك أكرث من شوقي‬ ‫لك يف حرضتك‪.‬‬ ‫أح ّدث الصوبا عنك‬ ‫واملساحات الجغرافية عنك‬ ‫أح ّدث نفيس‬ ‫وجهي يف املرآة‬ ‫يداي امللتصقتان ليك أتدفّأ‪..‬‬ ‫أح ّدث الدنيا عنك‪..‬‬ ‫‪ :Ie‬أح ّدثك عن نفسك‬ ‫دنياي أنت‪.‬‬ ‫أحبّك ‪ 10452‬م ّرة‬ ‫ليك ال أندم‬ ‫إن اعتارين حادث يف الطريق إليك‪.‬‬

‫مملكة النمل‬

‫ستارز”‪.‬‬

‫الزهراء ماجد‬

‫أكلّمك‪ ،‬بكل ما استطعت إليه سبيال‬ ‫من ارسال قلبي‬ ‫وردارات عيني‬ ‫و ‪ Gmail‬حيايت‬ ‫عندما تحرض‪ ،‬عندما تغيب‪ ،‬عندما تنام‪،‬‬ ‫عندما ترصخ‪ ،‬تضحك تعيش‪..‬‬ ‫ال فرق بني أمراض القلب املستعصية‬ ‫ومريض بك‪..‬‬ ‫دامئا ضغط مرتفع‪،‬‬ ‫أمالح مك ّدسة‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫من الشوق والعتاب‪.‬‬ ‫متى ستأيت‪..‬‬ ‫متى اللقاء‬

‫أحداث الفيلم عن حياة الشابة الجليلية “صبا‬ ‫مبارك” خالل خمسة عرش عاما‪ .‬هذه املرأة‬ ‫التي إستشهد اهلها ثم سجن حبيبها املناضل‬ ‫طارق ‪ ،‬لتنجب يف السجن سامل الذي يضيع يف‬ ‫عمر ال‪ 12‬بعد أن شارك بإحتجاجات األقىص‪.‬‬ ‫وتبقى تبحث عنه فإن كان شهيدا لتدفنه وإن‬ ‫كان حيا فليعش معها يف داره‪ .‬هذه املرأة‬ ‫“جليلة” كام فلسطني تحملت األىس وصمدت‬ ‫وقاومت وأخذت عىل عاتقها تربية الناشئة‬ ‫وتعليمهم ليكونوا جيل االنتفاضة املتسلح‬ ‫بالعلم والحلم والحجارة‪.‬‬ ‫متيز الفيلم مبزجه الخيال بالواقع بطريقة‬ ‫رمزية شاعرية‪ .‬حيث تم مزج صور حقيقية من‬ ‫االنتفاضة الفلسطينية بأحداث الفيلم املغموسة‬ ‫بالحزن واألهازيج‪ .‬فقد حىك معاناة الشعب‬ ‫الفلسطيني عرب أجيال عديدة‪ .‬جيل الجدة‬ ‫خرضة وجيل األب طارق وجيل الطفل سامل‪.‬‬ ‫حىك الظلم واإلضطهاد والذل التي مل تسلم‬ ‫منه حتى الحيوانات‪ .‬تكلم عن مرارة شعب‬

‫يتعرض لإلعتقال بجميع فئاته العمرية‪ ،‬شعب‬ ‫مستقبل ابناءه إما األرس أو اإلستشهاد‪ ،‬حتى‬ ‫الجثة ال تسلم ألن العدو اإلرسائييل يحتفظ‬ ‫بالجثامني منعا لدفنهم برتاب بالدهم فال يرتبط‬ ‫الفلسطيني بأرضه‪ .‬وقد أضاء الفيلم عىل روح‬ ‫املقاومة لدى هذا الشعب فهي ملكة لدى‬ ‫الصغري والكبري حيث الجميع متمسك بأرضه‬ ‫وهويته‪ .‬مشاهد الفيلم صورت فوق األرض‬ ‫وتحتها إلبراز معاناة هذا الشعب الذي يقيم‬ ‫أفراحه بالرس كام النمل وإيحاء النمل مفتوح‬ ‫عىل أكرث من معنى فمنها تشبيه الفلسطيني‬ ‫باملثابر املنظم واملكافح ويبقى فهم املعنى‬ ‫للمشاهد‪.‬‬ ‫الفيلم من بطولة املمثل فهد عابد من سوريا‬ ‫واملمثلة صبا مبارك ومنذر رياحنة وجوليت‬ ‫عواد وجميل عواد من األردن ومجموعة‬ ‫من الفنانني‪ .‬وتأليف شوقي املاجري وخالد‬ ‫الطريفي‪ ،‬ويجدر الذكر أن هذا الفيلم هو‬ ‫التجربة السينامئية األوىل للامجري‪ .‬وقد نال‬

‫الفيلم رضا الجمهور الذي صفق بحرارة‪ .‬وبعد‬ ‫اإلنتهاء من العرض‪ ،‬وأقيم حفل كوكتيل عىل‬ ‫رشف املاجري واملمثلني‬

‫نشاطات جامع ّية ‪20 .‬‬ ‫‪26‬ترشين األ ّول‪2012 ،‬‬

‫‪ 8‬ترشين الثاين‪2012 ،‬‬

‫الصليب األحمر ينرش الزهر‬ ‫نيليل قباين‬ ‫كاتبة متطوعة‬

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‫ينظّم نادي الصليب األحمر يف‬ ‫الجامعة‪ ،‬كجزء من نشاطاته العديدة‪،‬‬ ‫عدة حمالت توعية عىل مدار السنة‪،‬‬ ‫منها تطال مخاطر الرسعة يف القيادة‪،‬‬ ‫أخرى تهدف نحو تحذير الناس من‬ ‫األمراض الشائعة كاإليدز أو رسطان‬ ‫الثدي‪ .‬ومبا أن ترشين األول شهر‬ ‫التوعية من رسطان الثدي‪ ،‬كان‬ ‫للنادي حملة دامت ثالثة أيام‪ :‬اإلثنني‬ ‫‪ ،22‬الثالثاء ‪ ،23‬واالربعاء ‪24‬‬ ‫ترشين األول مقابل ‪.West Hall‬‬ ‫قام أعضاء النادي بتوزيع كت ّيبات‬ ‫عىل طالب الجامعة تحتوي معلومات‬ ‫عن طرق الوقاية والكشف املبكر عن‬ ‫رسطان الثدي‪ .‬كام قاموا ببيع أساور‬ ‫ورشائط زهرية اللون‪ ،‬باإلضافة إىل‬ ‫حلوى وسكاكر‪ .‬وعاد ريع املبيعات‬ ‫إىل ‪Lebanese Breast‬‬ ‫‪.Cancer Foundation‬‬ ‫كذلك لوحظ اندفاع طالب الجامعة‬ ‫عىل التربع بسخاء لدى علمهم بهدف‬ ‫الحملة‪.‬‬ ‫أخريا ً‪ ،‬إىل جانب البيع‪ ،‬نظّم النادي‬ ‫مسابقة الكرتونية‪ ،‬حيث أُخذت‬ ‫نهار االربعاء صورة كل من يرغب‬ ‫باملشاركة‪ .‬ثم ُوضعت هذه الصور‬ ‫عىل صفحة مخصصة لهذا النشاط‬ ‫عىل ‪ Facebook‬وتحتوي عىل‬ ‫معلومات مهمة عن رسطان الثدي‪.‬‬ ‫تهدف هذه املسابقة إىل نرش التوعية‪،‬‬ ‫حيث تربح الصورة التي تنال أكرث‬ ‫عدد ‪ .Likes‬أُعطي للفائزين جوائز‬

‫كلية العليان إلدارة األعامل ‪ :‬الساحر املتنكر‬

‫فرح البعيني‬ ‫كاتبة متطوعة‬

‫إنها الساعة الثانية إال خمسة دقائق تصل‬ ‫سارة إىل مدخل املصعد يف كلية العليان‬ ‫إلدارة األعامل تأخذ نسخة من جريدة‬ ‫ال”فينانشال تاميز” وتصعد مرسعة إىل‬ ‫صفها لعلّها تسطيع اللحاق بالصف و‬ ‫طباعة بعض األوراق ‪ .‬تصل إىل املخترب‬ ‫األول فتجد آلة الطباعة خالية من األوراق‬ ‫‪ .‬ترسع إىل املخترب الثاين‪ ،‬هذه املرة تجد‬ ‫حرب اآللة منتهياً فتذهب إىل صفها‪ ،‬تدخل‬ ‫لتجد املكيف معطّالً ومع ذلك تكتمل‬ ‫معاناتها‪ :‬حرارة مرتفعة وعدم قدرة عىل‬ ‫الرتكيز ‪ ،‬يستمر نهارها بهذا الشكل اململ‪.‬‬ ‫بعدها تذهب لتتابع ورشة العمل يف قاعة‬ ‫معامري لتجد أنها ألغيت بسبب عطل‬ ‫املكيف ! هكذا بدأ و إنتهى نهار طالبة‬

‫إدارة األعامل هذه‪.‬‬ ‫تقرر بعد ذلك أن تالقي أصدقاءها عند‬ ‫“وست” علّها تجد منهم من تخربه عن‬ ‫نهارها الشاق يف ذلك املبنى املرتامي‬ ‫عىل البحر حسب تعبري بعض منهم عىل‬ ‫سبيل الفكاهة‪ .‬أصدقاؤها متنوعون فزينة‬ ‫تلميذة الهندسة امليكانيكية دامئاً تردد أن‬ ‫طالب إدارة األعامل مدللني “زيادة عن‬ ‫اللزوم” لديهم أفضل مبنى يف الجامعة عىل‬ ‫اإلطالق ‪ ،‬أحدث األجهزة ‪ ،‬وأفضل الصفوف‬ ‫واختصاصهم ال يتطلب هذه العناية كباقي‬ ‫االختصاصات يف الجامعة‪ .‬تضحك سارة و‬ ‫تحاول أن تخربها عن معاناتها اليوم مع‬ ‫آلة الطباعة و مع املكيف و كذلك مع كل‬ ‫التجهيزات األخرى الغري مكتملة ‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫زينة ال تقتنع عندها قررت سارة أن‬ ‫تغري املوضوع ‪ ،‬لكن رامي طالب العلوم‬ ‫السياسية يداهمها بسؤال آخر‪ ”:‬هل رأيت‬

‫أحدا ً من التالمذة يف الكلية يقرأ كتاباً‬ ‫باللغة العربية؟” ‪...‬تسرتجع سارة الذكريات‬ ‫و تتنبه أن آخر كتاب عريب قرأته كان يف‬ ‫إحدى صفوف املرحلة املتوسطة و هي مل‬ ‫تشاهد قط أحدا ً يقرأ كتاباً يف هذا الكلية‬ ‫‪ .‬تستعيد قواها و تعطي رامي عىل عجل‬ ‫نسخة الفينانشال تاميز التي كانت ستضيفها‬ ‫إىل مجموعتها املنزلية التي تنتظر القراءة‪.‬‬ ‫و تضيف أنها و زمالءها يف إدارة األعامل‬ ‫لديهم نوع معني من القراآت املتصلة‬ ‫توسع أفق معارفهم ‪.‬‬ ‫باالختصاص و التي ّ‬ ‫لقد نجحت سارة يف املواجهة هذه املرة‪،‬‬ ‫لكن بعد عودتها من ذلك الحوار بدأت‬ ‫األسئلة تراودها كل يوم‪ :‬هل ميكن أن يتغري‬ ‫الواقع فتجد يوماً ما آلة طباعة صالحة‬ ‫لالستعامل أم تجد التجهيزات التي تحتاجها‬ ‫يف املخترب ‪ .‬سارة تحاول أن ترى غدا ً عددا ً‬ ‫أكرب من التالمذة يقرأ عىل األقل الفينانشال‬

‫تاميز و ال يوظفها الستعامالت أخرى غري‬ ‫القراءة!‬ ‫مالحظة‪:‬بعد كتابتي لهذا املقال ذهبت إىل‬ ‫كافترييا الكلية فوجدت أحد أصدقايئ يقرأ‬ ‫كتاباً باللغة العربية ‪ ،‬فرحت ‪ ،‬فهممت‬ ‫أسأله ماذا يقرأ و كانت النتيجة أن الكتاب‬ ‫الذي يقرأه عنوانه عصفور من الرشق و هو‬ ‫مطلوب منه يف صف اللغة العربية ‪201‬ب!‬

‫‪ . 21‬من قرائنا وم ّنا‬ ‫يوم السقوط‬

‫جورج حاصباين‬ ‫كاتب متطوع‬

‫حني يسقط القمر تتكاثر الخطابات ويصبح‬ ‫القمر أليف موكب الشهادة‪ .‬حني يسقط‬ ‫القمر ﹸﹸتطىل طاقاته بحربﹺ ضمري الغائب‬ ‫وﹸﹸمينح مفتاح لقب “الشهيد”‪ .‬حني‬ ‫يسقط القمر يفوح شذا الكراهية وتزخر‬ ‫أساليب التعبئةﹺ‪ ...‬ﹸتستعاض التح ّركات‬ ‫وتتجاهر اإلت ّهامات‪ ...‬تفور اإلعتدائات‬ ‫بالكل‬ ‫الكل ّ‬ ‫وتتسارع املواقف‪ ...‬يختلط ّ‬ ‫وتهوي األنظمة والنتيجة بائسة‪ .‬لقد سقط‬ ‫القمر!‬ ‫كلﹲﹲ عىل‬ ‫يف ج ّنة الشهداء‪ ،‬يرتبّع األقامر ّ‬ ‫عرشه ويتشاركون رشائح املحبّة‪ .‬يلتحف‬ ‫كل قمرﹴﹴ بإزار ال ّنور الطاهر‪ .‬يف تلك‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الج ّنة‪ ،‬يربزالضمري اإلنساين الذي ال يقبع يف‬

‫أَ ْر ِسلُوا إِلَ ْينا أَنْ ِب َيا َءكُ ْم‬

‫مكانﹴﹴ آخرﹴﹴ سوى الكتب املقدّسة‪ .‬يف‬ ‫ويضمحل سناء‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ج ّنة الشهداء‪ ،‬تتالىش األفكار‬ ‫اختاللها‪ ...‬تتجمدّ! وسط عموم الصفاء‪،‬‬ ‫يحرص النسيم عىل إرضاء الفراشات‪ .‬من‬ ‫تلك األرض ينبثق السكون وترتوي القصائد‬ ‫كل من ﹸطعن بسيوف األرضيات‪.‬‬ ‫ويرتاح ّ‬ ‫ميض درب اللّحظات البرشيّة‪ ،‬تسرتيح‬ ‫بعد ّ‬ ‫املخلوقات سواسيةﹰﹰ يف حرضة وجه‬ ‫الخالق‪...‬‬ ‫عىل األرض‪ ،‬تتبدّد التسميات! هنا تسمع‬ ‫“شهيد الرسالة”‪ .‬هناك تسمع “شهيد‬ ‫الكرامة”‪ .‬وبني هنا وهناك تسمع “شهيد‬ ‫الرسالة والكرامة”‪ .‬تضيع املفكّرة يف‬ ‫صحارى اإلختالف والتباعد‪ .‬عندئذﹴﹴ‬ ‫تنطرح التساؤالت‪“ :‬من أبه حقّاﹰﹰ‬ ‫لسقوط القمر؟”‪ .‬وفجأةﹰﹰ‪ ،‬يداعب‬ ‫األفق نواح طفلةﹴﹴ متسح دموعها‬

‫الحريري‪ ...‬هذه الطفلة‬ ‫بأهداب شعرها‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫هي إبنة القمر الذي اهتور منذ عامني‪.‬‬ ‫وها هو أخاها متوارﹴﹴ يف الزاوية يشتّم‬ ‫رقّة بدلة أبيه التي لطاملا حلم بأن يكرب‬ ‫رسيعاﹰﹰ ليك يفاجئه بارتدائها يف نهار‬ ‫العيد‪ .‬وغريهم من األطفال الذين حتّم‬ ‫القدر شأنهم بأن ﹸﹸيذكروا كأطفال يتامى‬ ‫يف نصوص األخبار الطارئة‪ .‬وما ذنبهم؟‬ ‫ما ذنب رياض أزهارهم لتصبح جرداء‬ ‫باكراﹰﹰ؟ باختصار‪ ،‬األقامر تركوا خلفهم‬ ‫دمعة‪ ...‬دمعة أطفالهم‪ ،‬دمعة عائلتهم‪،‬‬ ‫دمعة مح ّبيهم‪ ،‬دمعة وطنهم‪ .‬هم تركوا‬ ‫السحاب‪ .‬تركوا‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫كل الظروف وأقلعوا مع ّ‬ ‫الدموع والرصاخ واملحارم املبتلّة اشتياقاﹰﹰ‬ ‫والذكريات املتأ ّججة صعاباﹰﹰ‪ .‬صعدوا‬ ‫وتساووا يف بياض الالمحدود‪ .‬أما هنا‪ ،‬فبعد‬ ‫التو ّحد عىل مرسح الدموع واملصائب‪،‬‬

‫بدأت أطياف األقامر تشاكس بعضها لتبدأ‬ ‫املناغشات ويزداد الك ّد إليجاد إقتتاالتﹴﹴ‬ ‫ونظراتﹴﹴ جديدة‪ .‬ث ّم ينتهي املطاف‬ ‫بتبارزأساليب الشهادة وبس ّن الخلفيات‪.‬‬ ‫إستشهد للوطن‪ ،‬إستشهد للمؤسسة‪،‬‬ ‫إستشهدت لغفلتها‪ ،‬إستشهدوا طمعاﹰﹰ‬ ‫مبنطق الشهادة! تنخرط خطوط املالحظات‬ ‫يف أبعاد الجبهة فيضيع املأرب وتنطلق‬ ‫جولة معاركﹴﹴ مألوفة‪ .‬وهكذا‪ ،‬ﹸتعي‬ ‫الشهادة يف آوانﹴ بسيطةﹴ وتهاجر الصور‬ ‫من جيلﹴ إىل جيلﹴ مستأصلةﹰ صدق‬ ‫كتب التاريخ‪.‬‬ ‫اآلن هم هناك‪ ...‬هناك يف ج ّنة الشهادة‪.‬‬ ‫ونحن هنا نزيّف األلقاب والخلفيات‬ ‫وجوامع الشهداء‪ .‬أرجوكم دعوا الشهداء‬ ‫وشأنهم‪ .‬دعوا املوت يو ّحدهم‪ ...‬أ ّما أنتم‬ ‫فتأ ّملوا بدموع الطفلة وحلم الطفل وتيم‬

‫الحنني للشهداء‪ .‬تنافسوا عىل اإلصالح بدل‬ ‫التّنافس عىل تبديل إضطرام املايض‪ ...‬بإسم‬ ‫األ ّمة املرهقة وعوداﹰ‪ ،‬أرجوكم حاولوا أن‬ ‫تحبطوا زحف عقارب الساعة قبل حلول‬ ‫موعد يوم سقوطﹴ جديد‪!...‬‬

‫“ سأخون وطني” ‪ -‬الشاعر السوري مح ّمد املاغوط‬

‫عالء الك ّيايل‬ ‫تقف أما َم‬ ‫أ ْن تمُ ِْس َك ال ّريشَ َة و األَلوا ْن و أَ ْن َ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫يوجب َ‬ ‫لَو َح َتك البيضا ْء َ‬ ‫عليك أ ْن متألها‬ ‫فذلك‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫تص ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫جامالً و روع ًة عىل‬ ‫نيفات الجامل‪.‬‬ ‫اختالف ْ‬ ‫لتكو َن لَ ْو َح ًة إلهيَّة‪.‬‬ ‫كانت أ ْم‬ ‫أ ْن تُال ِع َب أوتا َر آل ِت َك املوسيق َّية شرَ ْ ق َّي ًة ْ‬ ‫ِب عليك أن تُر ِقصها فَ َرحاً أَ ْو‬ ‫غربيَّة فذلك يوج ُ‬ ‫أَ ْن تُبكيها ُح ْزناً‪.‬‬ ‫و أَ ْن تَقرأَ كتاباً فذلك يعني أن َ​َّك َستغر ُِس يف‬ ‫َحديقَة َمع ِرفَ ِت َك ياسمين ًة َجديدة‪.‬‬ ‫و أن ت َ ِق َف عىل خَشَ بَ ِة امل َرسح ممثِّالً أ ْو خطيباً‬ ‫فذلك يعني أ َّن م ْن مهامك أن ِ‬ ‫تجذ َب انتباه‬ ‫ال ُحضو ِر بطريق ٍة أَن َْت تختا ُرها ال هُم‪ .‬قد‬ ‫يخالفوك الطريقة و لكن َلك ْاس ِتقْالل َّية األَدا ْء‪ .‬و‬ ‫لهم ال َّر ُّد‬ ‫اللبيب أَ ِو الثَّناء‪.‬‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أ َّما أَ ْن تمُ ِس َك ال ّريش َة و أما َم َك ورقتُك ذاتُ‬ ‫األسط ُر املتوازية فذلك يعني أن َ​َّك ستُث ِق ُل تلك‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫السطور‬ ‫بكلامت لها من روعتها ما لها و من‬ ‫ُّ‬ ‫السطْ ُر‬ ‫مغزاها ما ُ‬ ‫نبي و َّ‬ ‫يجعل القل َم إلهاً فالحرب ّ‬ ‫من الحكام ِء و تُقا ِة العصو ْر‪.‬‬ ‫أيّاً كُنت َو عىل اخ ِ‬ ‫ْتالف أَلوانِ َك و موسيقَاك‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫و‬ ‫محتويات َمكْت َب ِت ْك و لَونِ خَشَ ب ِة مَسرْ َ ِحك‬ ‫عسليَّةً‪ ،‬بنيَّ ًة أو سوداء فيجب عليك ألنّك هنا‪،‬‬ ‫تستخرج ِ‬ ‫بواط َن ِ‬ ‫أ ْن ت ُبد َع و أ ْن‬ ‫نفسك‪.‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫السطو َر الُمتوازيَ َة حكم ًة‬ ‫ف ِإ ْن ف َّك ْرتَ أَ ْن ت َزي َد ّ‬ ‫تجعل من قل ِم َك إِلهاً و ِحبرْ َِك نب َّياً‪،‬‬ ‫و تقى و أَ ْن َ‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫السط ِر ألْفاً و َلك أ ْن تأ ُم َر‬ ‫فنح ُن نقدِّم َلك من َّ‬ ‫قلَ َم َك أ ْن يُ ِ‬ ‫رس َل إلينا األنبياء‪ .‬فال ت َ ْبخ َْل عىل‬ ‫ُسطورِنا بالهِدايَة‪.‬‬ ‫السال ْم‪...‬‬ ‫و َّ‬

‫‪September‬‬ ‫‪2012‬‬ ‫‪26,‬ترشين الثاين‪،‬‬ ‫‪8 2012‬‬

‫مؤيّد الب ّني‬ ‫كاتب متطوع‬ ‫محمد املاغوط (‪ )1934-2006‬شاعر‬ ‫وأديب سوري ولد يف مدينة َسلميّة رشقي‬ ‫حامه‪ .‬عمل يف الصحافة فكان من مؤسيس‬ ‫صحيفة ترشين السورية وكان رئيس تحرير‬ ‫مجلة الرشطة‪ .‬له العديد من التأليفات‬ ‫املرسحية الساخرة الناقدة التي كان لها دور‬ ‫هامفي النهوض باملرسح يف العامل العريب‪،‬‬ ‫أمثال مرسحيات “غربة” و”كاسك يا وطن”‬ ‫و”ضيعة ترشين”‪ ،‬ببطولة فنانني سوريني‬ ‫أمثال نهاد قلعي وعمر حجو وصباح‬ ‫الجزائري ودريد لحام وغريهم من كبار‬ ‫املمثلني يف الساحة الدرامية السورية‪ .‬كام‬ ‫يعد من أهم كتاب قصيدة النرث يف سوريا‪.‬‬ ‫يف كتبه ومقاالته وشعره الكثيف‪ ،‬يعزف‬ ‫املاغوط عىل أوتار حزنه وبؤسه اللذين‬ ‫طاملا رافقاه يف رحلته‪،‬تلك الرحلة التي ما‬ ‫غابت عنها املآيس والكآبات‪ ،‬بد ًءا من نشأته‬ ‫قروياً فقريا ً لعائلة شديدة التواضع‪ ،‬ثم‬

‫حياته الدراسية املتعرثة يف املدينة وسخرية عريب كثريا ً ما فُرض عىل الشعوب العربية‬ ‫زمالئه التي دفعت به نحو الهروب والعودة باسم القضية الفلسطينية‪“ .‬الصمود هو‬ ‫الصمود عىل الكرايس والتصدي هو التصدي‬ ‫إىل القرية‪ ،‬مرورا ً باالضطرابات السياسية‬ ‫ملن يحاول االقرتاب‪ ”.‬حتى كاد اإلنسان‬ ‫التي رمته يف املعتقل‪،‬حيث ذاق ما ذاق‬ ‫من ويالت الزنزانة العربية‪ ،‬وبعد مغادرته العريب يظ ّن أن من واجبه أن يعيش ذليالً‬ ‫البالد التي ما لبث أن عاد إليها ثم ما لبثت إىل حني اسرتجاع األرض املسلوبة‪ .‬كيف‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫لعبد أن يح ّرر قبل أن يتحرر؟‬ ‫أن رمت به يف معتقل جديد‪ ،‬حتى موته‬ ‫وها هو املاغوط ينصح بنبذ الشعار الذي‪،‬‬ ‫غريباً يف وطنه‪ ،‬بعيدا ً عن ابنتيه اللتني‬ ‫برأيه‪ ،‬أطلقته إرسائيل عام ‪ 1948‬وهو‬ ‫سافرتا وتركتاه ثم ما عادتا إال لحضور‬ ‫شعار (العرض قبل األرض)‪“ :‬وذلك‬ ‫مراسم دفنه‪.‬‬ ‫ألن األرض قبل العرض والطول‪ .‬قبل‬ ‫عندما كان شاباً‪ ،‬وجد املاغوط نفسه يف‬ ‫الحزب السوري القومي االجتامعي‪ ،‬ويُنصج بيارات الربتقال وبساتني الليمون‪ ،‬قبل‬ ‫زرقة البحر وغناء الصيادين ومواويل‬ ‫الصدد قراءة كتاب الباحث جان‬ ‫يف هذا ّ‬ ‫الفالحني‪ ،‬قبل الزراعة والصناعة والفن‬ ‫دايه “محمد املاغوط وصوبيا الحزب‬ ‫والعلم واملعرفة واليمني واليسار‪ ،‬واملايض‬ ‫القومي”‪.‬‬ ‫بني حياة شخصية قاسية وواقع عريب أقىس‪ ،‬والحارض واملستقبل‪ ...‬ولكنها ليست قبل‬ ‫الحرية‪”.‬املاغوط‪ ،‬يف زمن “الخبز أوالً”‬ ‫وجد املاغوط يف الوجع العريب بوابة له‬ ‫و”التحرير أوالً” و”الوحدة العربية أوالً”‪،‬‬ ‫إىل قلوب أمته بني املحيط والخليج‪ .‬يف‬ ‫كان أول من رفع شعار “الحرية أوالً‪”.‬‬ ‫طبعة لكتاب “سأخون وطني” صدرت‬ ‫لطاملا آمل الواقع العريب قلب املاغوط‬ ‫القاص زكريا تامر عن‬ ‫عام ‪ ،1987‬يكتب ّ‬ ‫رفيق دربه مقدمة للكتاب بعنوان “سيخون وأضناه‪ .‬لطاملا نصح الحكام العرب بأن‬ ‫وطناً مز ّورا ً”‪ ،‬يقول فيها‪“ :‬األوطان نوعان‪“ ،‬جربوا الحرية يوماً واحدا ً لرتوا كم هي‬ ‫شعوبكم كبرية وكم هي ارسائيل صغرية‪”.‬‬ ‫أوطان مز ّورة وأوطان حقيق ّية‪.‬‬ ‫“الصم الذين‪ ،‬ملؤوا‬ ‫األوطان املز ّورة أوطان الطّغاة‪ ،‬واألوطان‬ ‫ولكن يبدو أنّهم هم ّ‬ ‫آذانهم قطناً وطني‪ ”.‬فكيف ميكن ملن ال‬ ‫الحقيق ّية أوطان الناس األحرار‪.‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ً‬ ‫يعيش ح ّرا كرميا أن يتغ ّنى بحرية غريه‬ ‫أوطان الطغاة ال متنح الناس سوى القهر‬ ‫وكرامته؟ ماذا يعرف عنها؟ ما الذي يجعل‬ ‫والذّل والفاقة‪ .‬ومدنها وقراها لها صفات‬ ‫حال قضية الشعب العريب الفلسطيني‪ ،‬التي‬ ‫والسجون‪ ،‬ولذا فإ ّن الوالء ألوطان‬ ‫القبور ّ‬ ‫تصيح بأحقيتها األرض العربية من املحيط‬ ‫الطّغاة خيانة لإلنسان‪ ،‬بينام عصيانها‬ ‫يس ٍء إىل أسوأ؟‬ ‫والتم ّرد عليها إخالص لإلنسان وحقّه يف‬ ‫إىل الخليج‪ ،‬أن يتدهور من ّ‬ ‫حياة آمنة يسودها الفرح وتخلو من الظّلم صدحت مرسحيات املاغوط وأشعاره‬ ‫وكتاباته بنداء الحرية‪ .‬كثريا ً ما عبرّ عن‬ ‫أي وطن‬ ‫والهوان‪ ،‬ال سيام أن الوالدة يف ّ‬ ‫هي أوهى جذ ٍر يربط اإلنسان بوطنه‪ ،‬ولن رغبته‪ ،‬بل وسعى من أجل‪ ،‬كرس جدار‬ ‫يقوى ذلك الجذر وينمو ويكرب إال مبا يعطيه الذل والعبودية الذي رأى وطنه األم سوريا‬ ‫ووطنه العريب عموماً محاطاً به‪ .‬املاغوط‬ ‫الوطن من حريّة وعدل‪”.‬‬ ‫ومثله نزار قباين وعمر أمريالي وغريهم من‬ ‫يف “سأخون وطني‪ ”،‬ينتقد دكتاتورية‬ ‫املبدعني السوريني حلموا بوطن ح ٍّر كريم‬ ‫األنظمة العربية‪ ،‬أو ما سامه “اإلرهاب‬ ‫العريب”‪ ،‬الذي سلب املواطن العريب كرامته وسعوا لتحقيقه‪ .‬ت ُ ُوفيّ هؤالء املبدعون‪،‬‬ ‫ليولد غريهم‪ ،‬ويكملوا طريق النضال بشتى‬ ‫وحريته وأفقره وجوعه وقهره‪ .‬إرهاب‬

‫الوسائل املمكنة لتحرير الفرد ثم األرض‪.‬‬

‫‪ . 22‬آراء حرة‬

‫الثاين‪2012 ،‬‬ ‫‪8‬‬ ‫‪2012‬‬ ‫ترشين ّول‪،‬‬ ‫‪26‬ترشين األ‬

‫الياسم ْني‬ ‫إل ُه َّ‬ ‫الصالة َو َم ْع َب ُد َ‬ ‫عالء ك ّيايل‬

‫ركبت أ َّو َل س ّيار ٍة رأيتُها أمامي‪.‬‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫للسائقِ املِسكني أ ْن ِ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫يوصلَني الشَّ ْ‬ ‫“شامل‬ ‫امل‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫قلت ّ‬ ‫بِالدي”‬ ‫دخلت البال َد بع َد رِصا ٍع مع الخري و الشرَّ و موسقى‬ ‫الصرّ اخ‪ ،‬نعم دخلت باب الجنة األعىل‪.‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫السائِ ُق ُم َحدِّثا نَف َْس ُه “من الغبا ِء أن أميض يف‬ ‫قال َّ‬ ‫هذا الطريق‪ ,‬مايل و ُ‬ ‫الهالك املحتَّم؟‬ ‫نت عليه ُمصابَه و تابعنا‬ ‫شع ْرت باالنزِعاج ألجله‪ ،‬ه َّو ُ‬ ‫املسري‪.‬‬ ‫قبل الوصو ِل و قبل الدخو ِل لباب الجنة حدثني‬ ‫لكل ٍ‬ ‫نفس شيطانها‪“ ,‬أنني إنسا ٌن‬ ‫شيطان نفيس‪ ,‬و ِّ‬ ‫أدخل الج َّنة َو م ْن‬ ‫قليل الصالة و العبادة‪ ,‬فكيف ُ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫بابها األعىل”‬ ‫و لك ْن بعد َ‬ ‫ذلك انتابَني شُ ُعو ٌر بالطَّأمْنينة فالل ُه‬ ‫أ ْر َح ُم ال َّراحمني و سي ْغ ِفر يل ذنبي و يدخلني الجِنان‬ ‫و ذلك من ابتكار الشيطان أيضا عىل حد التعيني‪.‬‬ ‫و هذا ما كان فدخلتها بعد الرصاع مع الذات و‬ ‫تخويف شيطاين يل من السري عىل الرساط املستقيم‪.‬‬ ‫و لكن اآلن ما يهم عىل األكرث أنني دخلت جنتي و‬ ‫ال أبايل مبا كان‪.‬‬ ‫فع‬ ‫أخرى‬ ‫راودتني أفكار‬ ‫يل أن أصل كوخي الصغري‬ ‫َّ‬ ‫أقىص الشامل يف قريتي و وصويل هناك هو أصعب‬ ‫من الرساط ذاك‪.‬‬ ‫حاولت أن أخرج السائق املسكني من همه فكان‬ ‫يل أن أشغل املذياع عىل محطة ال عىل التعيني و إذ‬ ‫مبتحدث يقول أن أمطارا ً غزيرة تغمر ربوع جنتي‬ ‫عىل الطريق الدويل للجنان‪.‬‬ ‫للوهلة األوىل مل أفهم ما يقال فأنا عىل الطريق و مل‬ ‫أ َر قطرة واحدة‪ ،‬انتابني شعو ٌر بالالمباالت‪.‬‬ ‫فأطفأت املذياع و رحت ألرسم البسمة عىل وجه‬ ‫السائق املتعب‪.‬‬ ‫فمن هنا حكاية و من هنا رواية آمالً أن ينىس ذلك‬ ‫املسكني ح َّر الطريق و وساوس شيطانه‪.‬‬ ‫حديثنا كان عن الجامل الالمتناهي الذي تكتسيه‬ ‫األرض بأبهى صورها‪.‬‬ ‫هاهي الجنان التي وعد بها كل مؤمن و الله غفور‬ ‫رحيم‪ ،‬قال السائق و بعينه الدمعة‪“ .‬يبدو أن‬ ‫لشيطانه سلطا ٌن عليه”‪.‬‬ ‫مررنا عىل سهو ٍل يقولون عنها “كروم”‪ .‬إذا سمعت‬ ‫عنها أو رأيتها هي أشجا ٌر متت ُّد عىل ِ‬ ‫بساط الريح‬ ‫بأوراق تشبه بصورتها كف الجنني بكل التفاصيل‬ ‫حيث تتدىل من بني أصابعه عناقي ٌد حمر و بيض و‬ ‫كأنها أقراط غجرية معتقة‪.‬‬ ‫و مررنا عىل أشجا ٍر لها عالمة اإلله‪ .‬ترى فيها شموساً‬ ‫معلَّقة بني صفائ ٍح خرضاء‪ .‬استهوتنا‬ ‫شموس بالدي‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫فأوقفنا السيارة و نزلنا لنأخذ يف حقيبتنا شمساً أو‬ ‫اثنتني‪.‬‬ ‫موس و رسمها فكان‬ ‫رأينا ذلك املبدع الذي ص َّم َم الشُّ َ‬ ‫السؤال عن ماهيتها و أصولها فأجاب باالبتسامة‬ ‫البلدية أنه أطلق عليها منذ آالف السنني “برتقال”‪.‬‬ ‫أعجبني االس ُم املفتعل‪ ،‬لك ِّني أرى اسم الشمس‬ ‫لفاكهة بالدي أفضل‪.‬‬ ‫تابعنا املسري عىل أمل الوصول مبكِّرا إىل كوخي‬ ‫الصغري‪ ،‬ففي بالدي إذا خرجت مع صياح الديك‬ ‫لتأخذ رحلتك قد تصل لكوخك الصغري و ديك بالدك‬ ‫نائم‪.‬‬ ‫مررنا عىل سهول ليس لرؤياها حدود‪ ،‬تراها من‬ ‫بعيد سهوالً فيها عدد من األقامر كعدد نجوم‬

‫نيسان‪.‬بعجب سألت السائق عنها فقال أنها عنارص‬ ‫نسيجية ندعوها بالقطن البلدي‪.‬‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫بعد مرور‬ ‫ساعات عىل املسري قال السائق أ َّن كوخَك‬ ‫فنصل بالتَّسلي ْم‪.‬‬ ‫صار قريباً فنحتاج من الساعة ثالثاً ُ‬ ‫و كأن شيطانه انشغل عنه‪“ ،‬الحمد لله”‪.‬‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫معابد ترى فيها‬ ‫أشكال أخرى من‬ ‫مبقولته تلك بدأت‬ ‫آله ًة عىل مد النظر‪ .‬فإذا انقطع نظرك فقد يكون هو‬ ‫جبل حال بينك و بني األفق‪.‬‬ ‫هي معاب ٌد آلهتها من‬ ‫قبب متيل‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫أخشاب بنية تعلوها ٌ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫بني الخرضة الخجولة و الزرقة الصارخة‪.‬‬ ‫إذا أمعنت قليال ترى فيها عيوناً فاتن ًة لها لو ُن عيونِ‬ ‫سيَّد ٍة من بالدي‪ .‬املعابد ترتصف فيها اآللهة لتكون‬ ‫لوح ًة عبقري ًة و هذا منطقي أل ّن اآللهة هم أسياد‬ ‫فالح بيانها بأنها آلهة‬ ‫الجامل و أربابه‪ .‬الح السؤال َ‬ ‫الزيتون‪.‬‬ ‫بعد املسري تلقى بيوتا هي ككوخي الصغري من طابقٍ‬ ‫أو من طابقني‪ .‬لونها بني و أخشابها عسل َّية و زينتها‬ ‫نصف باب‪.‬‬ ‫باب أو ُ‬ ‫الثياب املعلَّق ِة عىل الحبال‪ .‬لها ٌ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫بعد أن رقد الديك يف بيته املتواضع كان يل أن‬ ‫أصل جنتي الصغرية‪ ،‬وصلت معبدي القروي “‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫كفرتخاريم” ترى باسمه اختصارا ً‬ ‫ملعابد الشرَّ ق و‬ ‫الغرب و تفاصيل أدْيانِ ال َّزمان‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫السائِ ُق املت َع ُب ِم ْن س َّيا َرته و بدأْتُ أَت َغلْغ َُل‬ ‫أنزلني َّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫حارات َم ْع ِبدنا القديم‪ .‬ه َ‬ ‫يف‬ ‫تعيش أَرقى‬ ‫ُناك ُ‬ ‫سي ْمفُونِ َّي ِ‬ ‫ات الغَرام بي َنك و بني ك ُِّل مايدو ُر حولَك من‬ ‫لباب ك ِ‬ ‫ُوخنا أو ل ِن ْص ِف‬ ‫ألوانٍ و من ُعطُور‪َ .‬و َصل ُْت ِ‬ ‫أبيض تتو َّز ُع‬ ‫باب ُ‬ ‫الباب كام وصفته سطو ٌر َس َبق ْ‬ ‫َت‪ٌ .‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫رس َمةً‬ ‫لرتس َم عىل لَ ْو َحة ِ‬ ‫الباب ْ‬ ‫عليه مسام ٌري سو ُد ُ‬ ‫فن َّية أزل َّية‪.‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫الصغري الَّذي أ ْسميناه‬ ‫أخي َّ‬ ‫كان يل أن يُف َ‬ ‫ْتح ُ‬ ‫الباب بيد َ‬ ‫م َّر ًة “ نَرص”‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫السادسة‪.‬كا َن يرق ُ​ُص فَ َرحاً‬ ‫السنة َّ‬ ‫هُو يبْلُ ُغ من ُع ُم ِره َّ‬ ‫كَ َرا ِق َص ٍة ْإسبانِ َّي ٍة ُمف َعم ٍة بالجام ِل و بالفرحة‪ .‬و أ ّمي‬ ‫تقف صامتَ ًة أما َم َه ْو ِل ُرؤْياي‪ .‬تَرى ال ُعيون‬ ‫الَّتي ُ‬ ‫اب ُم َقدَّس‪.‬‬ ‫فتقرأُ الدَّم َع الذي كُ ِت َب به أَل ُْف كِتَ ٍ‬ ‫تتخالَ ُط يف ُعيونِها األَلوا ُن عىل اختال ِفها فتَ ْجم ُع‬ ‫فيهام الف ُ​ُص َ‬ ‫بكل التفاصيل فَمط ٌر يروي‬ ‫ول األ ْربعة و ِّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫صيف‬ ‫وجنتيها‪ ،‬يأيت الربي ُع فيُزه ُر ال َخ ُّد املالئ ُّ‬ ‫يك و ٌ‬ ‫َداس َة ال َو ْجن ِة يف ظالل الشُّ موس يتلوه‬ ‫ترى فيه ق َ‬ ‫الخريف يوم يصيح الد ُ‬ ‫حيل‪ .‬ترى من‬ ‫ِّيك ُم ْعلناً ال َّر ْ‬

‫كانت فكرة ْاستَه َوت ْني ف َ‬ ‫َطال بها التَّفْك ُري و فجأ ًة ُّ‬ ‫تدق‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫جداري امل ُ ْعتا ِد و عليه‬ ‫عيناي عىل‬ ‫ْتح‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫َّ‬ ‫الساع ُة الثَّامنة فَأَف ُ‬ ‫صور ُة جدَّيت َر ِح َمها الله‪.‬‬ ‫هي غرفتي و الجا ِم َع ُة أمامي‪ ،‬أنا هنا يف بريوت‪.‬‬ ‫كابويس الَّال َم ِ‬ ‫كان يل أن أستعو َذ بالله من‬ ‫نطقي‪ .‬اتَّصل ُْت‬ ‫َ‬ ‫بوالدي‪ ،‬كلمته‪ ،‬هو كان يصيل صال َة ِ‬ ‫العيد مع جدي‬ ‫العظيم‪ ،‬سألته عن نُجوم ليلتهم فقال أنَّها مل ِ‬ ‫ترتك‬ ‫الصباح و َعن الغاردينيا فقال “أَ َّن‬ ‫الياسمين َة حتَّى َّ‬ ‫قواري َرها مألى بالعطو ِر و أَنَّه َسيرُ ِس ُل إ َّيل قارورة َو‬ ‫َو ْردة”‬ ‫و املجنونة أصابَها عقلُها فذهب جنونُها لكن جاملها ملْ‬ ‫موس و األقرا ُط و ال ُورو ُد البلديَّة كلُّها‬ ‫يغادرها و الشُّ ُ‬ ‫حلِ‬ ‫نتج ال َع َس َل بأفْضَ ل أَنْوا ِعه‪.‬‬ ‫ي‬ ‫بخري و أَ َّن إل َه ال َّن ُ ُ‬ ‫رسمت االبتسامة‪ ،‬أغلقت الهاتف‪ ،‬و لك ِّني عىل يقني أَ َّن‬ ‫ذاك الحلم مل يكن محض خيال‪...‬‬ ‫و الله عىل النيازك قدير و عىل آلهتنا غفو ٌر رحيم‪...‬‬

‫دمعِ َ‬ ‫تلك ال ُعيون ما ميألُ ِقواري ِر ال ِعطْر يف د َمشْ َق و‬ ‫أَكْواخها‪.‬‬ ‫يل كِتَابَتُها و يّ ْص ُع ُب َعلَ ْي َك‬ ‫هي لوح ٌة فن َّي ٌة يَ ْص ُع ُب ع َّ‬ ‫فَ ْه ُمها‪.‬‬ ‫و أَيب يُشرَ ِّ ُع سيجا َرت َ ُه َجالساً ينتظ ُر بلَ ْه َف ِة اإلله عىل‬ ‫مح لنفسه أَن ت ُ َغ ْرغ َر‬ ‫ِعبا ِد ِه َ‬ ‫وقت َّ‬ ‫الصالة‪ .‬هُو ال ْ‬ ‫يس ُ‬ ‫عي ُنه فاآللهة يف بالدي ال يُقْرأ ِحبرْ ُعيونِهِم‪ .‬ترى‬ ‫الّله َف َة و أنا أَ ُ‬ ‫طوف َح ْو َل أقدامه و يديه ُمقبِّال‪ ،‬فهو‬ ‫إل ُه كوخنا و َر ُّب َج ْمعتنا‪.‬إخويت األ ْربعة كانوا كالقَمر‬ ‫إذا ل َِحظْته م َّر ًة هالالً كهال ِل ِ‬ ‫تتوسطُ ُه نج َمتُه‬ ‫العيد و َّ‬ ‫و ما أ ْج َم َل امل َ ْنظَ ْر‪.‬‬ ‫تبدأُ لغ ُة ال َحضْ ن الّالمتناهية و يكو ُن الحديثُ الَّذي‬ ‫تخْتل ُط به ُعطو ُر الورو ِد ال َق َر ِويَّة بقَواري ِر ال ِعطْر‬ ‫الدِّمشْ قي‪.‬‬ ‫فالحديثُ الدِّمشقي ي ْح ِم ُل بني ط َّياته من ال ُح ِ‬ ‫روف‬ ‫الكثري و من الك ِ‬ ‫َلامت عىل جام ِل نُطْقها َو ت َ ْعبريها‪.‬‬ ‫الصغري‪،‬‬ ‫ث ُ َّم بدأتْ الزيا َر ُة لك ُِّل زاوي ٍة من زوايا الكُو ِخ َّ‬ ‫لكل قارو َرة عطْ ٍر عىل ِحدى‪.‬‬ ‫تبدأُ الزيار ُة ِّ‬ ‫ك ُُّل قارورة عطْ ٍر ُس ِق َي ْت ِب َيدَي إِل َه ِة الكُو ِخ َو َعطَّا َر ِة‬ ‫املِ ْعبَدْ‪.‬‬ ‫الصالة فتدل َّْت م ْن أغْصانها‬ ‫كان َْت أ َّول زيا َرة إللهة َّ‬ ‫ِحينام رأت ْني الخُضرْ َ ُة ال َخ ُجولة و ال ُّنجوم التي‬ ‫السامء لتأْ ُخ َذ ِر ْحل ًة إىل كُوخنا لتتعلق‬ ‫استأذ ْ‬ ‫َنت من َّ‬ ‫بأغصان تلك الياسمينة‪ ،‬أمالً منها أن تدخل سيمفونية‬ ‫العطو ِر الدمشق َّية‪.‬‬ ‫صرِ‬ ‫ميني ال َعبقري الذي أن َْت ت َ ْختَ ُ يف‬ ‫فالعطْ ُر َ‬ ‫الياس ُّ‬ ‫كل معان ال َجامل و القَداسة‪.‬‬ ‫حرضتِه َّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫يَ َسارا ً ت َرى ربَّة ال ُج ُنون‪ .‬ه َي َمجنونَة بك َُّل مقاييسها‬ ‫و تَصرَُّ فاتها ال َعشْ وائ َّية امل ِ‬ ‫ُتداخلة مبا حولها من جريانها‬ ‫األخريات‪ ،‬تراها تُقْح ُم نفسها‪ ،‬ذلك اإلقْحام الّذي‬ ‫َداس ِة امل َكانْ‪.‬‬ ‫يُضفي برونقه ال ُجنوين عىل َحالو ِة و ق َ‬ ‫هي شجر ٌة عظيم ٌة بأوراقٍ خُضرْ َ و ُزهُو ٍر ُح ْم َر‬ ‫صغرية‪ .‬و قد تراها ل ُجنونها ت ُْص ِد ُر الب ْع َض من ب ِ‬ ‫ِيض‬ ‫ال ُّزهور‪.‬‬ ‫نب األَ ِ‬ ‫بيض مع تداخُل‬ ‫َت تلقى دالي َة ال ِع ِ‬ ‫و إذا الْتَف َّ‬ ‫األحم ِر القليل فيه‪.‬‬ ‫نح ُن نَ ْنأى عن قطافها لحال َوة منظرِها فنرتكُها إلله‬ ‫ال َّنحل يف ِ‬ ‫معبدنا فرتى ال َّن ْح َل ك َُّل َصباح يتج َّول بني‬ ‫أَق ِ‬ ‫ْراطنا َو أَق ِ‬ ‫ْراطها ال َغ َج ِريَّة‪.‬‬ ‫و م ْن ث ُ َّم الَّليلكَة و ال َو ْردة البَلديَّة و الشِّ كريَّة و‬

‫الغاردينيا‪.‬‬ ‫األوروغاريا و التُّفاحة و التِّينة و الدُّراقة و اليوسفية‬ ‫و الدَّالية‪.‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫شجرة املشمش و الَّليمونة و أعوا ُد ال َّنعنا ِع‬ ‫البلدي و‬ ‫ِّ‬ ‫ال َبقْدونِس امل ُ ْخضرَُّ حديثاً‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫و حتى للبندورة يف كُوخنا ُجذو ٌر مثْيل‪.‬‬ ‫نتصف َها‬ ‫الصغري بُ ْركَ ًة تَنط َُلق من ُم َ‬ ‫ترى يف كوخنا َّ‬ ‫ُرسل‬ ‫نافور ٌة فخَّاريَّ ٌة قد تعود لعرص املاء و ال َّنار‪ ،‬ت ُ‬ ‫فالسخا ُء لديها ُه َو يش ٌء‬ ‫املا َء عىل كَ َرمها و َعطائِها َّ‬ ‫باب ال َعطا ِء عندنا‪.‬‬ ‫اقْتَبَ َستْ ُه م ْن أَ ْر ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ترى إذا نَظَ ْرتَ عل َّو‬ ‫الحائط‬ ‫الحجري‪ ،‬املُطَعَّمِ‬ ‫ِّ‬ ‫بذركشات أخي الصغري و ألوانه املائية وبغصيناتٍ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ْباق ِ‬ ‫حم َر و خرض‪ ،‬ل ْوناً شدي َد ال ُح ْم َرة ُه َو أَط ٌ‬ ‫ترتص ُف‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫فَ ْو َق سق ِ‬ ‫ْف غُرفتنا‪ ،‬ندعوها لقداستها لدينا بالقرميد‪.‬‬ ‫الصباح َّي ِة لوالدي مازالت تَتَداخ َُل يف‬ ‫و رائِ َح ُة ال َق ْه َو ِة َّ‬ ‫قوارير الياسمني و الغاردينيا‪.‬‬ ‫ذلك التداخل العجيب الذي يجعل منك عطَّارا‬ ‫عبقريَّا و ف َّناناً ِبك ُِّل معاين ال َف ِّن و ال َعظَمة‪.‬‬ ‫ت َْس َم ُع َص ْوتَ أُ ّمي ك َ​َص ْو ِت موسيقى شرَ ْ ق َّية َعرِيقَة‪.‬‬ ‫السجو ِد‬ ‫بعد َّ‬ ‫الصال ِة لطُقوس األلوان و ال ُعطور و ُّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫تسامات أيب‪.‬‬ ‫لِدُموع أُ ِّمي و ابْ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫بدأَ اال ْخ ِت ُ‬ ‫بصوت ْ‬ ‫دخيل‪ ،‬كام أ ْذكُ ُر ُه‬ ‫الف الَّذي ُخلِ َق‬ ‫دخيل‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫كا َن كَط ِ‬ ‫ُوب رمضا َن لك َّنه أقوى بكثري‪ .‬صوتٌ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫كل طقوس الجامل و يستعمر املكا َن كام‬ ‫يقتحم َّ‬ ‫الشَّ يطانْ‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫بدأت ال َحركاتُ بالتَّسا ُر ِع و ال ُعيو ُن ت ُ َدق ُِّق ال َّنظَ َر‬ ‫َعليَ َّ أنا وحدي و كَأَنيِّ فعلت كارِثة أو أنني اقتلعت‬ ‫الصالة‪.‬‬ ‫إلهة َّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫طوب رمضان أو كام أنا فهمتُه َ‬ ‫الحائط‬ ‫ترك ثقْباً يف‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫األمام ِّي لكو ِخ جرياننا‪.‬‬ ‫ذهبت ألَبحثَ َعن نَرص و إ ْذ به‬ ‫تحت‬ ‫يختبئ َ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫السرَّ ير‪ .‬أنا أ ْعلَ ُم ف ُه َو من ُذ صغَره ُ‬ ‫طوب‬ ‫يخاف َ‬ ‫رمضان‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫طوب يُ ْؤذ ُنِ‬ ‫أَ َخذْتُ بيده و ك َّر ْرتُ عليه أنَّه مج َّرد ٍ‬ ‫سكَّا َن األكوا ِخ يف امل َ ْع َبد الكَبري لأِ َ ْن يجمعوا ما‬ ‫استطاعوا من متاع و أ ْن ينزلوا إىل ِ‬ ‫السابِعة‬ ‫األرض َّ‬ ‫ألَ َّن اإلله ِ‬ ‫ينتظ ُر ُه ْم هُناك‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِب بالفكرة َم ْع أنَّه قد سمعها مرارا ً و لكن‬ ‫هُو أُ ْعج َ‬ ‫طفل ذيكٌّ‬ ‫كل مرة يُ ْع َج ُب بِغرابَ ِتها ِم ْن جديد‪ .‬هو ٌ‬ ‫يف ِّ‬ ‫جدا ً و الفكر ُة للتسلية ال أكرثْ‪.‬‬

‫آراء حرة ‪23 .‬‬

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‫نور رشبجي‬ ‫كاتبة صحافية‬

‫إ ّن أغىل ذكريات طفولتي هي تلك‬ ‫األيام التي أمضيتها مع أقربايئ ب‬ ‫“ضيعة املاما” ببيت ج ّدي و عىل العني‬ ‫واملشوار عىل أرض جدي يف ِ‬ ‫“خ ْربت‬ ‫ْماليك”‪ ،‬فك ّنا نرت ّدد سنويّا خالل فصل‬ ‫الصيف إىل “بنوايت” و هي قرية صغرية‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫يتقصد أيب‬ ‫مل‬ ‫ين‪.‬‬ ‫ز‬ ‫ج‬ ‫قضاء‬ ‫قرى‬ ‫من‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫أن يبقى وحده يف بيتنا عىل الساحل‬ ‫الصيداوي و لياليه الحا ّرة ‪ ،‬فأيب من‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫هواة صيد العصافري يف حقول بنوايت و‬ ‫السمك من نهرها الجاري يف “املرج” ‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫و لكن الحاجز ملا كان يُعرف ب “ جيش‬ ‫لحد” يف معرب باتر مل يسمح أليب بالعبور‬ ‫من صيدا إىل ج ّزين ألنه “ مش ابن‬ ‫املنطقة”‪.‬‬ ‫و ملن كان يجهله ‪ ،‬جيش لحد أو‬ ‫جيش لبنان الجنويب أو جيش لبنان‬ ‫الح ّر ‪ -‬و كلمة ح ّر هنا تعبرّ عن التح ّرر‬ ‫من الفلسطيني يف لبنان‪ -‬هو ميليشا‬ ‫تأسست عام ‪ 1976‬يف مرجعيون‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بدعم من “ارسائيل” و قد تشكّلت‬ ‫من لبنانيني ومن مختلف الطوائف‬ ‫و كان من بني أعضائها منشقّني عن‬

‫الجيش اللبناين الذين كانوا يتقاضون‬ ‫رواتبهم من الجيش اللبناين حتى العام‬ ‫‪ .1990‬و قد قاتلت هذه امليليشا‬ ‫“أعداء ارسائيل “ من حركة املرابطون‬ ‫و منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية و الحزب‬ ‫السوري القومي و الحزب الشيوعي‬ ‫و حركة أمل و حزب الله‪ ،‬و قد كانت‬ ‫بعض املعتقالت تحت سيطرتها كمعتقل‬ ‫الخيام‪.‬‬ ‫ألي لبناين بالدخول‬ ‫نعم‪،‬‬ ‫سمح‬ ‫ي‬ ‫يكن‬ ‫مل‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫إىل بعض املناطق التي كانت تحت‬ ‫سيطرة جيش لحد إن مل يكن قيده من‬ ‫تلك املنطقة‪ .‬و مل يكن يسمح أيضا البن‬ ‫املنطقة بالدخول إن كان من أحد أعضاء‬ ‫األحزاب العدوة لجيش لحد أو كان‬ ‫متو ّرطا بكونه ناشطا و ليس بالرضورة‬ ‫مح ّزبا‪ .‬أما بالنسبة البن املنطقة الذي‬ ‫يؤذن له بالدخول فعليه أن يقوم ببعض‬ ‫التدابري و منها أن يحصل عىل ترصيح‬ ‫ُمسبق بالدخول اىل قريته و بيته و‬ ‫أرضه‪ ،‬أو أن ينتظر دوره يف طابور يبدأ‬ ‫عند بوابة العبور و ال يعرف أين ينتهي‪.‬‬ ‫ال مل يغب عن ذاكريت مشهد خايل و‬ ‫هو يجمع األوراق الالزمة و يدخل إىل‬ ‫مركزهم حينام يفتّش صاحب البذلة‬ ‫الزيتية صندوق السيارة و ما يحتوي من‬

‫أمتعة ‪.‬فيعود خايل و يفتح تلك البوابة‬ ‫و يصعد إىل السيارة ليقودها ملرتين أو‬ ‫ثالثة أمتار ليعود و ينزل ليغلق البوابة‬ ‫أل ّن جندي جيش لحد ال يعذّب نفسه‬ ‫السري‪ ،‬و يصعد مجددا‬ ‫بتسيري أمور ّ‬ ‫ليتابع الطريق‪ .‬مل أكن أدرك كطفلة ما‬ ‫معنى عميل ‪ ،‬و لكنني كنت أشعر أنه‬ ‫مثة عالقة تربط ذاك الجندي ببشاعة‬ ‫إشارات “ انتبه ألغام !” املعلقة عىل‬ ‫طوال الطريق‪.‬‬ ‫تح ّرر الجنوب يف أيار‪ 0002‬لكن مل‬ ‫قصتنا مع جيش لحد‪ .‬فمنذ بضعة‬ ‫تنت ِه ّ‬ ‫أيّامٍ ‪ ،‬دخل جايب الكهرباء ليشرتي من‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫محال و قد بدأ الحوار اللبناين السيايس‬ ‫املعتاد بينه و بني املوظفة‪ ،‬و قد لجأ‬ ‫ال ّرجل ليدعم بعض أفكاره قائال “ مثال‬ ‫أنا كنت اشتغل مع جيش لحد و اليوم‬ ‫اذا برتجع ارسائيل أكيد برجع لجيش‬ ‫لحد”‪ .‬فانتفضت املوظفة غضبا و تخلّت‬ ‫عن التزامها مبسايرة الزبائن لترصخ‬ ‫أنت واحد بال رشف‬ ‫بوجهه قائل ًة “ َ‬ ‫و االجرام بيميش بد ّمك”‪ ،‬فر ّد عليها‬ ‫مه ّددا “ بس ترجع ارسائيل بتشويف ِ‬ ‫انت‬ ‫بالذات شو رح أعمل فيك” !!‬ ‫القانون اللبناين يو ّجب عىل من يريد‬ ‫أن يصبح جايب كهرباء أن يكون لديه‬

‫كذب املنجمون ولو صدقوا!‬ ‫نزار عواد‬ ‫كاتب متطوع‬ ‫يف ظل الحرب اإلعالمية التي تخوضها‬ ‫املؤسسة اللبنانية لإل رسال ‪ ،LBC‬تطلق‬ ‫هذه األخرية حملة ترويجية لربنامح‬ ‫جديد بعنوان “تاريخ يشهد”‪ :‬املقدمة هي‬ ‫اإلعالمية السياسية املحنكة “ماتيلدا فرح‬ ‫الله”‪ ،‬أما الضيفة الوحيدة يف كل الحلقات‪،‬‬ ‫فهي من عيار “بصارة”‪ ،‬أو “صاحبة‬ ‫اإللهام” كام تع ّرف عن نفسها و يع ّرف‬ ‫عنها‪ .‬هي ليىل عبد اللطيف‪.‬‬ ‫اطلقت ال ‪ LBC‬الحلقة األوىل من حلقاتها‬ ‫الشهرية مساء األحد املايض‪ ،‬و قد ع ّرفت‬ ‫املقدمة عن برنامجها ِب” الحواري”‪ ،‬و بأنه‬ ‫يعطي لِ”صاحبة اإللهام” املساحة الكافية‬ ‫للكشف عن توقعاتها للشهر القادم عىل‬ ‫الصعيدين املحيل و اإلقليمي‪ ،‬كام أنه يضم‬ ‫سلسلة من التسجيالت التي تشهد عىل‬ ‫قدرات ليىل عبد اللطيف الخارقة وذلك عرب‬ ‫عرض ما تطابق من األحداث مع توقعاتها‪.‬‬ ‫و هكذا أخذت فرج الله دور املشاهد‬ ‫املسائل‪ ،‬و ادّعت بعدم تصديقها لهذا النوع‬ ‫من التوقعات كوسيلة بدا واضحاً أنه متفق‬ ‫عليها‪ ،‬لزيادة األكشن اإلعالمي‪ .‬فراحت‬ ‫تحرج صاحبة اإللهام بلباقتها الرشسة‪ ،‬و‬ ‫قد ظهر التنافر و عدم االنسجام جلياً بني‬ ‫السيدتني‪ .‬أما ليىل عبد اللطيف‪ ،‬فلم تكرتث‬ ‫لهذا النوع من اإلحراج‪ ،‬فقد كانت تحول‬

‫الحوار يف كل مرة اىل جدل بيزنطي عندما‬ ‫كانت ترد بأنها ال تفهم بالسياسة‪ ،‬و بأن‬ ‫توقعاتها ناتجة عن الهام ال عن تراكم تحليل‬ ‫للسياق املنطقي لألحداث‪.‬‬ ‫أما املضحك الساخر‪ ،‬فهو أ ّن الضيفة ناقضت‬ ‫نفسها يف عدة مواقف‪ .‬فقد استهلت حديثها‬ ‫بالقول أ ّن توقعاتها هي الهامات قابلة‬ ‫للتحقق أو عدمه‪ ،‬و هي ليست نبوءات‪،‬‬ ‫فالتنببؤ هو من اختصاص األنبياء فقط‪.‬‬ ‫إال أنها كانت تعقب كل توقع بعبارة‬ ‫“تذكروين” أو “ قولوا ليىل قالت”‪ ،‬وكأنها‬ ‫متأكدة من تحقق الهاماتها يف املستقبل‪،‬‬ ‫قريب كان أم بعيد‪ .‬ال أريد ان أسأل من‬ ‫أين لها هذا التأكيد‪ ،‬وال أريد أن أدخل‬ ‫يف جدلية التصديق و التكذيب‪ ،‬أو اإلميان‬ ‫و االتهام‪ ،‬و لكني أريد ان أن أسأل عبد‬ ‫اللطيف‪ :‬ما الذي مييز النبؤة عن اإللهام‪،‬‬ ‫سيديت‪ ،‬اذا كان كالهام متحقق ال محال؟‬ ‫و من ناحية أخرى‪ ،‬تدعي الضيفة بأنها‬ ‫ترجو أال تتحقق الهاماتها إذا كانت تتعلق‬ ‫بأحداث سيئة يف لبنان‪ ،‬فقط يف لبنان‪ ،‬اي‬ ‫أنها ال تكرتث ان تحققت األحداث السيئة‬ ‫يف سوريا او مرص او ليبيا او اي بلد عريب‬ ‫آخر تطاله الهاماتها‪ .‬وعىل اي حال‪ ،‬فإنها‬ ‫حتى مل تلتزم بادعائها الوطني هذا‪ ،‬فكنا‬ ‫نرى ابتسامتها العريضة بعد كل ريبورتاج‬ ‫ضُ بِط بدقة عالية و تقنية ملحوظة عىل‬ ‫مقاييس توقعاتها الفضفاضة‪ ،‬والتي تقبل‬ ‫عدة تأويالت‪ ،‬وتفسريات مختلفة األوجه‪،‬‬

‫‪ 10‬ماليني لرية لبنانية يف حساب البنك‪،‬‬ ‫فقد استطاع هذا العميل جمع أمواله‬ ‫عىل حساب دماء شهداء لبنان و أصبح‬ ‫موظّفا يف الدولة‪ ،‬يتقاىض أجره من‬ ‫الرضائب التي ندفعها‪ ،‬أ ّما ابن الشهيد‬ ‫فهاجر اىل خارج االرض التي تحضن‬ ‫دماء أبيه ألنه ال يحمل بحسابه ما‬ ‫ميك ّنه من الحصول عىل الوظيفة فوالده‬ ‫مل يرتك له إال بعضا من الصور و كثريا‬ ‫من الفخر‪.‬‬

‫توضيح‬ ‫حتى إذا جاء الحدث‪ ،‬يبدو التوقع وكأنه‬ ‫ترجمة حرفية ملا حصل مبساعدة قليل من‬ ‫الفن اإلعالمي‪.‬‬ ‫وهكذا‪ ،‬يصبح املشاهد اللبناين ضحية من‬ ‫الجهتني‪ :‬ضحية منجمة تتوق لنشوة الشهرة‬ ‫من خالل الهاماتها‪ ،‬وضحية محطة إعالمية‬ ‫تتطلع إىل رايتنغ عا ٍل و اىل عودة لألضواء‬ ‫التي ازيحت عنها ألسباب ال أريد الدخول‬ ‫يف تفاصيلها اآلن‪ .‬ولكن األسئلة التي تطرح‬ ‫نفسها‪ ،‬و بقوة‪ ،‬هي‪ :‬هل وصلنا اىل مرحلة‬ ‫فعلية من الخوف املرتاكم اىل ح ّد نريد ان‬ ‫نسترشف املستقبل من خالل اقوال سيدة‬ ‫تحلم بالشهرة عىل حساب سذاجتنا؟ و‬ ‫كيف ملحطة إعالمية كال”‪ “ LBC‬التي‬ ‫عرفت بعراقتها ان تحرص تاريخها اإلعالمي‬ ‫و حقوق مشاهديها بالطمع اإلعالمي؟ وما‬ ‫دام الهدف رشيف كام يقال‪ ،‬وما دامت‬ ‫املحطة تحاول اقاعنا بأن منجمتها “ال‬ ‫تخطئ”‪ ،‬ملاذا ال تلغي نرشات األخبار‪ ،‬و‬ ‫تعطي ليىل عبد اللطيف املنرب اإلعالمي‬ ‫لتطلعنا عىل آخر املستجدات مع امتياز‬ ‫استباقها عىل حصولها؟‬ ‫رش البليّة ما يُضحك! و يف ظل هكذا واقع‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ال يسعني اال ان اقول‪ :‬كذب املنجمون ولو‬ ‫صدقوا!‬

‫ور َد يف اإلصدار ‪ 45‬عدد ‪ 6‬من األوتلوك‪،‬‬ ‫“قصة من‬ ‫خطأٌ يف نرش مقال بعنوان ّ‬ ‫فلسطني” بقلم يارس الزيّات‪.‬‬ ‫أرسة األوتلوك تعتذر من الكاتب عن املقال‬ ‫املنقوص الذي ال ميثّله متاماً‪ ،‬وعن الخطأ‬ ‫الذي ال ميثّل الجريدة‪.‬‬

‫إصدار ‪ ،45‬عدد ‪7‬‬ ‫‪ 8‬ترشين الثاين‪2012 ،‬‬

‫أوتــــــــــــلوك‬ ‫املنشــــــــــورة الطالبيــــــــة‬ ‫املســـــــتقلة منذ عام ‪1949‬‬

‫‪26‬ترشين األ ّول‪2012 ،‬‬

‫النائب نواف املوسوي‪“ :‬نعرف قيمة الرتاب ألننا دفعنا مثنه دماً وقدمنا خرية شبابنا لتحريره”‬ ‫بل عىل صعيد لبنان‪ .‬كام قام بتكريم‬ ‫الرابحني الثالثة األول يف املسابقة القرآنية‪.‬‬ ‫بعد ذلك عرض رشيط فيديو مصور تضمن‬ ‫كلمة للعميد طالل نظام الدين أشاد فيه‬ ‫بعمل النادي الثقايف الجنويب وكذلك عرض‬ ‫أبرز النشاطات التي قام بها النادي والتي‬ ‫أثبتت نجاحها عىل املستوى التعليمي‬ ‫والرتفيهي والديني‪ .‬باإلضافة إىل ذلك‪،‬‬ ‫ألقى الشاعر هادي مراد قصيدة بعنوان‬ ‫“ال تنكرس يا وطن”‪ .‬واختتم الحفل بصور‬ ‫تذكارية ستضاف إىل ألبوم صور النادي‬ ‫الثقايف الجنويب الذي يزداد ثقالً كل سنة‪.‬‬

‫رنا حريب‬ ‫مراسلة صحافية‬ ‫أقام النادي الثقايف الجنويب عشاءه السنوي‬ ‫بحضور عضو كتلة الوفاء للمقاومة النائب‬ ‫نواف املوسوي نهار الخميس ‪1-11-‬‬ ‫‪ 2012‬يف ‪Bridge Restaurant‬‬ ‫وقد ألقى النائب املوسوي كلمة شدّد فيها‬ ‫عىل ثقافة املقاومة والتي ال تقترص عىل‬ ‫التسلح العسكري فقط‪ ،‬بل عىل التسلح‬ ‫العلمي أيضاً‪ ،‬خاص ًة يف جيل الشباب‪.‬‬ ‫فضالً عن املنتسبني للنادي الثقايف الجنويب‬ ‫وأصدقائهم‪ ،‬حرض العشاء رؤساء بعض‬ ‫النوادي الطالبية األخرى وذلك للتشديد‬ ‫عىل أهمية التحالفات املوجودة بني‬ ‫النوادي‪ ،‬خاص ًة مع اقرتاب موعد االنتخابات‬ ‫الطالبية يف الجامعة األمريكية يف بريوت‪ .‬تم‬ ‫افتتاح حفل العشاء بالنشيد الوطني اللبناين‬ ‫ونشيد حزب الله الرسمي‪.‬‬ ‫بدأ النائب املوسوي كلمته برواية لحديث‬ ‫رشيف يقول فيه النبي (ص) أن اإلنسان‬ ‫القوي والشديد هو “من إذا غضب مل‬ ‫يخرجه غضبه من طاعة الله ومن إذا ريض‬ ‫مل يدخله رضاه يف معصية الله” ‪ ،‬أراد‬ ‫من خاللها املوسوي تذكري الشباب عىل‬ ‫أ ّن ق ّوتهم يف إميانهم‪ ،‬ال يف أجسادهم‪ .‬ثم‬ ‫تحدث عن أهمية حث الشباب عىل طلب‬ ‫العلم ورضورة تبني أصحاب القدرات‬

‫من العشاء ‪ ،‬تصوير مح ّمد ع ّزام‬

‫الذهنية العالية ومساعدتهم عىل تطوير‬ ‫هذه القدرات‪ .‬وذلك ألن ذوي األدمغة هم‬ ‫عمود األساس لبناء الوطن وتحصينه ضد‬ ‫كل التهديدات التي قد تواجهه‪.‬‬ ‫ويف الخطاب السيايس ذكّر النائب املموسوي‬ ‫أ ّن فريقاً يف لبنان فشل يف الحفاظ عىل‬ ‫خريات األرض املحررة‪ ،‬ومثال عىل ذلك‬ ‫توقيع لبنان إتفاقية مع قربص خرس فيها‬ ‫‪ 450‬كيلو مرت مربع من مياه اقتصادية‬

‫تحتوي عىل ثروات طبيعية من نفط وغاز‬ ‫تساوي ‪ 55‬مليار دوالر كتقدير أويل والتي‬ ‫بإستطاعتها وضع “قدم لبنان عىل عتبة‬ ‫نادي الدول املنتجة للنفط”‪ .‬وأضاف‪“ :‬هذا‬ ‫الوطن بلد تعددي وأي حكم ينحو منحى‬ ‫التفرد وإقصاء اآلخر يقيض عىل الصيغة‬ ‫اللبنانية برمتها‪ .‬ومن هنا كان متسكنا ببقاء‬ ‫هذه الحكومة ألن األفق الذي يطرح يف‬ ‫املقابل‪ ،‬يضع لبنان ليس عىل حافة الهاوية‬

‫ساندي ترضب الحرية‬ ‫فريال فقيه‬ ‫مراسلة صحافية‬ ‫“أرجوكم أن تستمعوا إىل السلطات املحلية‬ ‫والجهات املختصة بعمليات اإلجالء وعدم‬ ‫التأخري يف تنفيذ التعليامت ‪ ،‬وبال اسئلة‪.‬‬ ‫فالكل يدرك أن هذا اإلعصار كبري جدا ً وأنه‬ ‫سيؤثر عىل املاليني‪”.‬‬ ‫هذه كانت رسالة الرئيس األمرييك باراك‬ ‫أوباما مخاطباً شعبه قبل وصول “منافسه”‬ ‫اىل االرايض األمريكية‪ .‬هذا اإلعصار الذي‬ ‫من املحتمل أن يكون األكرب من نوعه يف‬ ‫الواليات املتحدة األمريكية‪ ،‬أىت لينافس‬ ‫اوباما يف الساحل الرشقي يف حملته‬ ‫االنتخابية‪ .‬وصلت ساندي لتحسم نتائج‬ ‫اإلنتخابات الرئاسية‪ ،‬فاألعني األن مركزة‬ ‫عىل الرئيس اوباما وعىل كيفية إدارته لهذه‬ ‫األزمة‪ .‬أما بالنسبة للشعب األمرييك‪،‬‬ ‫فساندي عدوة وليست مجرد منافسة‪ .‬شبح‬ ‫الرعب سيطر عىل نفوس االف العائالت‬

‫التي أجربت عىل ترك منازلها تفادياً‬ ‫للكارثة‪ .‬حتى املطارات اضطرت إىل إلغاء‬ ‫االف الرحالت الجوية من وإىل املناطق‬ ‫املنكوبة‪.‬‬ ‫إعصار ساندي املصنف ضمن الفئة األوىل‬ ‫هو األخطر إىل حد اليوم‪ .‬ويأيت ذلك نتيجة‬ ‫رسعته البطيئة وبقائه ملدة طويلة‪ ،‬وقد‬ ‫يغطي ‪ ٨٠٠‬ميالً مرفقاً بأمطار وجليد‬ ‫من والية مني يف الشامل إىل والية نورث‬ ‫كارولينا يف الجنوب‪.‬‬ ‫ساندي مل ترحم حتى متثال الحرية يف‬ ‫نيويورك ‪ ،‬فقد رضبت أمواج املحيط‬ ‫األطليس قلب الواليات األمريكية‪ :‬الحرية‪.‬‬ ‫وهل هناك أقىص من رضبة القلب؟ رمبا‬ ‫عىل الواليات املتحدة ألشعور مبا يشعره‬ ‫العامل أجمع‪ :‬بالتهديد‪ .‬بأن كيانها ليس أهم‬ ‫من كيان أي دولة أخرى ‪ .‬وأن العواصف‬ ‫ال تخلقها هي‪ ،‬بل هي من رب العاملني‬ ‫وحده وقد ترضبها مثلام ترضب أي دولة‬ ‫أخرى‪ .‬فإن كانت بعض الدول تعرف‬

‫العواصف الحربية العنيفة‪ ،‬تعرف أمريكا‬ ‫عواصف طبيعية غاضبة‪ .‬لكلٍ مصريه‪،‬‬ ‫واملصري نجهله جميعاً‪...‬حتى أعظم دولة يف‬ ‫العامل ال ميكنها التحكم مبصريها‪.‬‬

‫بل يف الهاوية نفسها”‪ .‬أنهى كلمته بالتوجه‬ ‫للطالب مؤكدا ً عىل أهمية تفوقهم العلمي‬ ‫ألنهم الطاقات املساعدة للخروج من األزمة‬ ‫اإلقتصادية والضغوط السياسية الخارجية‬ ‫ومحاربة الهيمنة األمريكية واالرسائيلية‪.‬‬ ‫أخريا ً‪ ،‬قدم الطالب مهدي علوش كلمة باسم‬ ‫النادي الثقايف الجنويب هنأ فيها الحارضين‬ ‫مبناسبة عيد الغدير وتناول فيها أهمية‬ ‫اإلنتخابات ليس فقط عىل صعيد الجامعة‪،‬‬