With the goal of calling attention to the wars both in Iraq and Afghanistan and prevent recruiters from actively seeking students at their campus, about 30 University of North Texas students rallied in front of the Student Union on Monday.

Members of the United Aid group, led by Jason Waite, a 29-year-old graduate student, met at the school's free speech zone.

"We want to emphasize that we support our troops and we are doing a counter-recruitment. We do not want to be in Iraq and Afghanistan," he said.

The event began at 9:11 a.m. as a symbol in remembrance of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Other organizations supporting the event included the Anti-Empire League, Students for Democratic Society and Peace Action Denton.