Campus campaign
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'Little active change' in the University's political past
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(Continued from page 11) number of different factions running, "There are 16 girls running, so there will be 16 factions out voting."
Greek-Independent feuds were
The Greeks were still strong enough to come up with a forum, while if they boycotted a meeting, the independents did not have sufficient number to constitute a forum.
prevalent in the late forties when ASC meetings were handicapped by boycotts of either of the two factions. When the Greek party did not want the other party at a meeting, they could simply announce a meeting through the Greek grapevine, keeping it secret from the independents.
One recurring "interest" of student government for the past 20 years has been racial relations
and civil rights. Studying the activities of the ASC during this time, one will find that almost every year, the ASC has passed a resolution to take a stand against discrimination. In every case, it ended with the resolution. Never was there any action taken. This should support the argument,
"A lot has been said, but nothing has been done."
This research has shown clearly that active changes have been rare in KU politics. One of those rare changes is occurring now-if the students want it. If you think student government deserves one more chance, vote.
Rusty Leffel plans ending KU 'violence'
Action to curb violence and disruption at KU was discussed last night by Rusty Leffel, Prairie Village junior and Campus Coalition presidential candidate.
Leffel said that dissent should be encouraged because "it can shake us out of our complacency when our times call for action, and focus our attention on problems demanding solutions."
He continued by saying dissent must be channeled through student government, not through violence.
Leffel outlined three steps to dispel or halt violent dissent:
- Students charged with violating University policies would be given hearings before the University Disciplinary Board for consideration of their suspension or expulsion.
- The Disciplinary Committee, with a majority of students, would determine the "status of the person."
- The Independent Student Party (ISP) has issued a position paper on foreign students at the University.
- If the person is expelled but continues to violate University property, he would be treated as a trespasser.
ISP considers foreign students
In the leaflet, the ninth policy paper issued in the four-week campaign, ISP states that foreign students are "alienated from KU and do not feel a part of the University community."
"ISP will listen to foreign students and work for the programs they need," said Scott Nunley, Ashland, Ky., graduate student and ISP representative.
As a suggestion for improving relations with foreign students, ISP offers the establishing of an "International House."
This "House" would be a mixed living system of 10 houses of apartments with 15 foreign students and five Americans living in each house.
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