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i/ Vote in SGA Elections

Vol. XCil. No. 135

Established 1894

ntucky Kernel

University of Kentucky. Lexington. Kentucky

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Independent since 1 971

Wednesday. March 29. 1989

B) BRI.\.\ JENT
Assistant Sports Editor

About 15 students gathered outside of
the Grehan Communications Building
yesterday afternoon to protest an arti-
cle in Monday‘s edition of the Kentucky
Kernel

The demonstration. which lasted
about 45 minutes, stemmed from analy-
sis by Kernel Editor in Chief Jay Blan-
ton that asserted that Sean Lohman
would be elected Student Government
president following his endorsement by
the Greek Political Action Committee
last week,

About 15 students gather outside the communications building yesterday to protest an analySis Monday in the
Kentucky Kernel about the SGA election. Protestors say the analysis discourages voter turnout,

Analysis Paralysis

Students protestors say Kernel article discourages voting

Chris Green. an English major and
organizer of the rally. said that an anal»
ysis about the GPAC endorsement oi
Lohman should not have been run on
the front page.

“It should not have been on the front
page. It should have been on the edito-
ral page." Green said.

The group also said that by proclaim-
ing a winner before the election. the ar-
ticle might discourage voter turnout. By
protesting the decision to run the story
on the front page. the group hoped to
convince students not to give up on the
election.

“There is difference between an aha~
laysis and a prediction.” Green said. "I

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think that the articic will influence
voterturnout '

tither students also voiced concern
over the decision to run the .inaiysis

Somebody making a rash statement
iudgment that could change the tu~
ture.’ said David Hiles. a physics
major "This is a prediction. [ don‘t
think they meant it to haw a bad
intention. but it illit’t'lS The voter partic~
ipation."

“I'm in (iI’AtI and i think that article
was trying to influence voters. it was
inadequate." said ’l‘onya Nit-t‘omas. an
undecided sophomore

SGA candidate
alleges blacks not
invited to GPAC

By TONJ \ WIL'l‘
Staff Writer

Several members of an SGA preSidential
candidate s camp have questioned the val»
idity oi the Greek Political Action
Committee s endorsement of Paige Foster
for vice president.

According to
Kennedy James a
candidate for Student
Government Associa»
tion president. the
representatives from
IfK's five black
sororities and trater
times were not invited
to participate in
GPAt‘s endorsement
proceedings.

But Mike .lohnson.
president of the Inter
fraternity t‘ounCil
said that notices were
sent to all members

“They were in—
formed in regular iii-
tert'raternity t‘ouncil
meetings and memos
were rent out Beyond .
that. it is their re: FOSTER
sponsibility to know
what is going on." Johnson \Eil(l. "lioth or
gamnzatiotis have few representatives and
find it hard to make it to activities 1 tion”
illlti it odd at all that not one person iroin
these sororities .ind fraternities siltHH'ti
iip tor the vote

Anthony Dans. president of Kappa
Alpha Si fraternity. said he was not tiliilr
bed of the meeting.

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By ELIZABETH WADE
News Editor

Being SGA president carries more
thati prestige it also means money.

Along with the opportunity to rep
resent the student body. the Student
Government Association president also
receives a stipend and benefits worth
more than $4,000.

As a member of the UK Board of
Trustees. the president receives a
Trustee parking pass worth $72. a $280
membership to Spindletop Hall. a $144
membership to the faculty club. $230 in
football tickets and $240 in basketball
tickets to all of UK‘s home games dur-
ing the academic year that the presi-
dent serves his or her office. said Peggy
Way. administrative staff officer.

The president also receives a $3,300
scholarship from the dean of students
office. Way said. The scholarship is for
student housing. tuition and books.

"It is channeled through the financial
aid office as all other awards and it is
credited to the student billing services."
said Doug Wilson. dean of students.

if there are funds remaining at the
end of the year. the president receives a
check for the balance, said James Rose.
current SGA president.

Presidential Price Tag

0 Educational stipend: $3,300

0 2 season basketball tickets: $280
0 2 season football tickets: $230

0 Trustees parking sticker
(comparable to an ‘A’ sticker): $72
0 Membership to faculty club: $1 44
0 Splndlotop Country Club
membership: $280

Total value: $4,306

‘ SGA VICO piesment is given an educational stipend of $2 200

“It may sound a like a lot to the aver
age student. but as much time that is
spent doing the job. it is very little
compensation." Rose said. “if I had a
job. I would make a lot more than the
compensation.

“The sticker provides a convenience
students would like to have. but it's
basically a hunting license. If you don‘t
Iget here at 8 am. it is basically worth-
ess. '

The vice president also receives a
stipend of $2.200. \uiti Leah \lct'ain.
Vice president.

“All the money I get is in scholarship
form which is about 52.200. she said.
“It all goes towards school ”

Students vote for a new president aitd
vice president today and Thursday
There are six presidential candidates
and four vice presidential candidates.
Winners will be announced at 11 p in
Thursday tn the Free Speech Area oi
the Student Center

Progressiv e students endorse
candidates

In other SGA election news. a coali-
tion of progressnc student groups has
endorsed a slate of student government
candidates for senator at large and
other senatorial positions

The Black Student Political ('aucus.
the Democratic Socialists of America.
Socially Concerned Students and the
Students for Peace and Social Justice
endorsed Vish Bhatt. Ed. Bunzendahl.
Alan Creech. Chris Harrell and Doug
Stringer for senator at large. The group
also endorsed Mehran Jahed for grad—
uate school senator.

SGA presidency: more than just another line on a resume

Voting Times and Places

Business ggconomics Bgildigg 10:00 - 3:00

busmess & economics
home economics

Qonovag. Blazer. Commgns Qateterias 4:30 — 7:00

communications

arts & selences MCenter ‘0:00 ~ Zr'
education communications

agriculture arts & seierices

busmess & economics engineering

engineering educatiOi:

Lay; Building 10:00 - 3:00 ﬂursing Bldg. t0:00 - 3.00
law students only medicai

pharmacy
LQQ 10:00—3:00 dentistry
LCC students only nursmg

um 9:00 - 8:00

agriculture (after 3:00) engineering

arts & soiences somai work

business & economics (after 3:00) library seiences
communications home economics :atiei 3 om
architecture grad school

fine arts education

Coal association, J -School sponsoring energy conference

By KIP BOWMAR
Staff Writer

The National (‘oal Association and the
UK School of Journalism are co-sponsoring
a conference titled. “Energy: Dissecting A
Complex issue" today and tommorrw at
the Singletary Center for the Arts.

A grant is provided by the coal associa-
tion each year so that different schools can
host the event.

The stze of this year's grant is about
$8,500. according to Journalism School Di-
rector David Dick. Dick said most of the
money is to cover speaking fees.

UK is the second school to have this

annual conference. event coordinator
Mary Rogus said.

V"ThlS is open to the whole Umverstty.
We want to make it possible to get stu-
dents involved." she said.

The importance of the event is under-
scored by UK President Dr. David Roselle
opening remarks this morning.

The first subject of the conference to be
tackled is an energy primer. it will include
two people from the coal industry and
three members of the media from the
state. The discussion will be moderated by
David Dick.

nomic side of the energy issue and will
draw diverse elements together.

On one hand is Ceril Roberts, the vice
president of the United Mine Workers of
America. and S.(). ()dgen, chairman of the
island Creek Coal Company on the other.

In the middle of the different Sides is
Anthony Martin. who is a consumer attor-
ney.

Later in the day a discusston of energy
and the enviroment will be held. This
panel includes an enviromental attorney, a

geologist. and officials from coal compa
nies.

Today's activities conlude with a speech
from Robert Bazell. an NBC correspondent
who covers energy and science related top-
ics.

“The people involved in this seminar are
looking forward to particpating with the
students,“ Rogus said. "in fact they will
be available both before and after their
speeches to talk."

The final day of the conference begins
With a sesston that has relevance in
Kentucky and that is acid rain.

"We even an official from the tanadian
governement to talk about how i S policy
effects other countries.“ ltogiis said

The paitcl also includes (ltiy Darst. the
Assoctated Press National Environicnt Re-
porter. who will give a speech on reporting
energy affairs.

The conference will conclude with a talk
on energy security and national policy
Some of the featured speakers include Mil-
ton Copulous. a noted energy security eX»
pert. and US. Senator Mitch Mct‘onnel.
iR-Ky). All events are free and open to the
public.

2 — Kentucky Kernel, Wednesday, March 29, 1 989

VIEWPOINT

C.A. Duane Bonitor Jim White
Editorial Editor Managing Editor
Jay Blanton Brad Cooper
Editor In Chief Copy Desk Chiet

Julie Eseelmnn
Special Projects Writer

Michael Brennan
Cartoonist

Student Association: a difference

Lohman, Foster
best choice in weak
SGA election field

Lohman President . . .

Next year will be the most critical year in the history of
UK.

Sounds bold. perhaps outlandish. But it ‘5 true.

For starters, the state legislature will be in regular
session next year and with it comes the requests for
funding. Education at all levels is in desparate need of
funding just to continue to play catch up with other
universities.

In addition. the University will have to deal with the
backlash from the NCAA investigation of the men‘s
basketball program.

To deal with these issues and many more. UK students
need strong leadership in their student body president.
That person represents all of us on the UK Board of
Trustees. and also has appointment power to seemingly
hundreds of important University committees.

This year has been an unusual election year in that six
people are candidates for Student Government Association
president. Usually there‘s about two candidates. This
emergence of more SGA candidates than residents of
Nome, Alaska. must be the result of general discontent
with student government‘s performance this year.

But the six candidates for the position are not God‘s gift
to exemplary student representation. Each has different
strengths, and conversely different weaknesses. There is
nothing unusual about that.

None of them. however. has articulated a vision of what
needs to be done to truly and effectively address and
represent student concerns.

Generally. what we‘ve gotten is the same promises
we‘ve gotten for years in student government. Calls for
better campus safety. a student credit union. lobbying the
General Assembly have been heard throughout the
University for weeks from our illustrious sextet of
candidates. But nobody has told how they will deliver.

Still, one candidate does stand out to some extent
among this muddle.

Simply put. Sean Lohman is the best candidate in a
predictable and weak field.

Lohman has more experience than any other
presidential candidate. and he has shown more enthusiasm
for the often tedious task of representing students than
anyone in recent memory.

To be sure. his relative youth is a worry. Lohman is
currently a sophomore. But as a freshman. Lohman
attended every student Senate meeting. and was the leader
of the most active Freshman Representative Council in
memory.

As a senator at large this year. Lohman has
unquestionably been a leader who has tried to drag a
listless, and at times irresponsible. Senate into action and
student service. He has sponsored or co-sponsored
legislation calling for office hours and Senate
accountability. a survey for an important UK Student
Federal Credit Union. and an increase in freshman
senators. Lohman also was instrumental in bringing the
regional American Association of University Students‘
conference to Lexington.

Not all of these have been good proposals. but they
show a student who sincerely desires better student
representation.

Yes, Lohman is young. but compared to his opponents
he has the seemingly infinite wisdom that only comes
through experience.

We hope that with age he will become more outspoken.
more. willing to take a stand even if it is in opposition to
administrators, legislators or the governor.

We do not have the same bright outlook for Lohman‘s
candidates.

.z Kennedy James. for instance, has about the same
amount of experience as Lohman, but he has not been the
quality student senator that Lohman has. He. too, has
sponsored legislation. but it has not been of the subtance of
Lohman‘s legislation.

., Jeff Ashley has an impressive platform, particularly
in regard to lobbying for higher education. But we believe
that most of his proposals are the brainchild of his
campaign manager Jeff Speaks. who is the coordinator for
the student lobby effort.

w Angel Moberly has good proposals such as a campus
pub and increased personal computer use. Moberly,
however, has not offered one shred of fact or basis to tell
us how he would bring about his proposals. In addition, the
joking and often vile manner, (through his use of shock
language), in which he has conducted his campaign leads
us to think that his viability as a candidate is something
akin to comedian Pat Pauslon ‘s continuous bids for the
US. presidency.

.1 Finally, neither John Floyd nor Raymond Rice have
presented anything resembling a platform of ideas or
concerns to warrant their consideration as serious
candidates.

This week we have tried to provide you, the students,
with an idea of what our student representatives need to do
to provide us with better, more sound representation.

Although he has some liabilities. Lohman is the best
candidate to bring about those changes.

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. . . Foster for VP

According to the UK Student Government Association‘s
constitution. the role of the student government vice
president is to preside over Senate and committee
meetings and ensure that legislation flows smoothly.

On that criteria alone, several students, would be
qualified to be the next vice president of SGA. In fact. Pat
Hart, who is running on a ticket with Kennedy James. is
the most qualified of those seeking the office.

Hart, who is currently the president pro temp of the
Senate. has experience in running the Senate meetings, has
displayed a good understanding of Robert’s Rules of
Orders, does not offend his fellow senators as candidate
Keith Byers has been known to do, and Hart has been
complemented by his colleagues.

But in reality the role of vice president entails much
more than chairing the Senate meetings — it has become a
role of working with students and meeting their needs. And
Hart has not been associated as being a strong advocate of
students‘ rights.

Over the years, vice presidents have gotten involved
with a host of student issues. ranging from helping to raise
funds for Radio Free Lexington to establishing a campus
escort service.

. The candidate who best fits that role of being a service-
oriented servant is Paige Foster.

Since becoming involved with student government in
her freshman year as a member of the Freshman
Representative Council, Foster has displayed a genuine
interest in students' needs. Foster‘s one-year record as a
sengtor at large also reflects her strong interest in student
rig ts.

Foster has worked for extended visitation hours in the
dormitories, a tutoring service and other issues that go
unnoticed by most of the campus. except those who benefit
from the proposals.

Foster‘s one weakness, as her opponents have brought
up, is that she is not a strong leader. which makes us
wonder how strong she will be as a leader of the Senate.
But if SGA takes the suggestion of redefining the role of
vice president and have the pro temp run meetings, Foster
will not need to study Robert ‘3 Rules of Order over the
summer. Nevertheless, Foster should take it upon herself
tk'llelam parlimentary procedure and refining her speaking
s l s.

SGA Election ’89

good time. Better enforcement
of the quiet rule in the MI. King
library. because it's a library,
and not a place to socialize
(that's what the campus pub is

Vote Angel

The All-Night Party Ticket.

That‘s Angel for president, and
David Skidmore for vice presi-
dent. These guys care about the
students of this University. All
of the students. not just some of
them. They‘re not running so
that they‘ll have attractive re—
sumes after they get out of col—
lege. They're running because
they give a shit about this place.
So do we. That‘s why we‘re vot-
ing for them.

What do they care about? In.
creased PC access for students.
The establishment of a campus
pub (like U of L's Red Barn), so
students can go someplace. on

campus, see a band, and have a

for). Working feminine hygiene
dispensers.

These things may not seem
that important, but they are. A
lot of things on this campus are
screwed up. If Angel and Skid-
more are elected, they'll do
their best to fix it.

So. March 2930. don't get
screwed again. Vote for Angel
and David Skidmore.

Matt Dacey is a communica-
tions junior and Dave Schatz is
an Arts 8: Sciences sophomore.

This year’s election
favors the insiders

With six students wanting to

be president of UK‘s Student
Government Association. next

year‘s student government pres—

ident has reasons to be happy
and be concerned.

It is refreshing to see that six
students. from all parts of cam»
pus life. are interested in being
president of L'K‘s student body.
0n the other hand. however.
only two of the candidates are
from within SGA. and only one
of the six ——- Sean Lohman whas
much to say in terms of nice
things about SGA.

The other five candidates
have spent a good deal in the
campaign bashing student gov~
ernment officials for being too.
cliquish. self-serving. out of
touch with students and inter-
ested only in padding their re-
sumes.

But by having so many stu-
dents running for president. the
only way an "outsider” can win
is by bringing about 1.500 new
voters to the polls. If that does
not happen. which is very likely.
the “establishment candidates"
will be decalred the winners
Thursday night.

Although Jeff Ashley is not a
true SGA insider in the sense
that Lohman is. his constituency
is made up of the traditional
voting bloc that has elected past
presidents — the greek commu-
nity.

Ashley is a two-term president
of Pi Kappa Alpha social frater-
nity, and although he served one
year as a senator at large.
much of his campaign rhetoric
has centered on his leadership
experience as Pike president.

The problem with Ashley's
candidacy. however, is that he
has not been perceived as a
strong leader. Although he ap»
pears to be well-liked in the
greek community, many greek
insiders have said Asheley's
poor oratorical skills have cost
him several votes in some greek
houses.

Lohman, who has been run-
ning for SGA president since he
moved into his freshman dormi-
tory, would appear to be a
strong front-runner in the race.
Although there is no polling data
to confirm a substantial lead,
Lohman has followed the pre
scription for running a success»
ful SGA presidential bid.

And last week, Lohman was
the decided winner in the Greek
Political Action Committee‘s
“debate." Later that night when
Lohman received GPAC's en-
dorsement, he virtually sewed
up his victory.

While Lehman's opponents
have tried to portray him as the
quintessential SGA insider.
Lohman has been able to reach
out to all sectors of the campus.
Furthermore. Lohman has been

able to avoid the “youth“ issue
— he is only a sophomore ~~ by
pointing to his experience and
involvement in campus issues.

For a while, Kennedy James
appeared to have a reasonable

shot at winning the presidency
If he could convince the campus
that Ashley was a product of the
greek machine. Lohman was the
"same old thing.“ and if he
could get the “average student“
to the polls, he might of had a
chance of becoming UK‘s first
black student body president.

But James" campaign still
seems to be sputtering and
lacking much direction and
when K.A. “Angel" Moberly an—
nounced he was running for
president on the “All Night
Party Ticket." James‘ chance
of winning all of the outsider
votes went down the tubes.

lf James‘ runningmate Pat
Hart could have his way. he
probably would like there to
have been more debates in this
election Hart. who is currently
the SGA senator of the College
of Education and president pro
temp of the Senate, has been
said to impress many students
with his knowledge of Senate
rules and regulations.

But when Hart entered the
race he faced a steep uphill bat-
tle against Paige Foster. Foster.
who is currently a senator at
large, placed in the top five of
last year's election as a fresh
man.

She is extremely popular
among several student groups
and her dedication to student.
oriented issues has made a
lasting impression upon several
students.

But when Foster has had to
speak before large audiences
she has been rather weak, some
campaign officials have said,
which has caused her to fall a
bit, It will not, however. prevent
her from winning the race by a
substantial margin.

Keith Byers, who is running
with Ashley, is the only other
serious contender for vice presii
dent. But Byers. who is
currently the senator of the Col-
lege of Arts 8: Sciences, is said
to be hurt by his strong persona
ality that has offended many
senators.

Friday morning, candidates
and campaign workers hopeful.
ly will be cleaning up the cam-
pus from the mess their signs
and campaign paraphernalia
have turned it into

And when the Lohman-Foster
administration takes office, its
No. 1 student priority should be
seeing why so many students
are disenchanted with SGA and
what they can do to clean its
image.

Editorial Editor CA. Duane
Bonifer is a journalism and p0
litical science junior and a Ker
nei columnist.

Kentucky Kernel, Wednesday,Merch29.1989 — 3

SGA Election ’89

Lohman,
Foster

Today and tomorrow, students
will have the opportunity to choose
a new president and vice president
of the Student Government Asso-
ciation. Sean Lohman and Paige
Foster should fill those extermely
important positions.

Their four years of combined ex-
perience in both the legislative and
executive branches of student gov-
ernment give them the ability to be
effective. This experience, com-
bined with their first—hand knowl-
edge of student government, per—
mits Lohman and Foster to begin
immediately. They can spend their
time implementing proposed pro-
grams instead of spending a year
learning about how to run UK's

student government.
Programs which Lohman and
Foster intend to implement in-

clude: improving the teaching as-
sistant screening process, estab-
lishing a student relations board
and a monthly SGA newsletter, as
well as extended checkcashing
services to weekends and adding
tmoneyt machines to south cam-
pus.

Lohman and Foster also recog-
nize that continuing and expanding
existing programs such as the
Book Exchange, the UK Credit
Union and “Excelsior" are as im~
portant as developing new ones.

Sean Lehman's and Paige Fos-
ter‘s unique combination of experi-
ence, dedication and bright vision
of UK's future make them the only
choice on March 2930. They should
be the next SGA president and vice
president.

Nancy Lee is president of Kappa
Alpha Theta sorority.

Putman,
Collins,
Rucker, Boyd

I would like to take this opportu-
nity to endorse the senator at large
ticket of Putman, Collins, Rucker
and Boyd. These four individuals
are all presently serving in SGA's
executive branch. They have the
experience and the drive it takes to
get things done.

Allen Putman is currently a
freshman senator. He has helped
organize food drives for SGA; he

worked hard on “Excelsior” — the
campuswide formal; and he has
worked very diligently on all of
FBC’s projects.

Christa Collins also works hard
on FRC. She is very concerned
with students' needs and is very
aware of them because she serves
on Donovan Hall‘s house council
and Residence Hall Association.

Mark Rucker has helped tremen-
dously with SGA's C.A.R.E. pro-
gram. A program that is much
needed here at UK to educate peo-
ple about drinking responsibly.
Mark is concerned with implement~
ing programs to help students in
many different ways.

Ashley Boyd is a very attentive
person to the problems and con
cerns of her fellow students. Ashley
has been involved in SGA for two
years and presently is the chair-
man of FRC where she helps the
freshman class voice their opinions
and concerns.

The ticket of Putman, Collins,
Rucker and Boyd promises to con
tinue working for the students as
they are presently. They promise
to use their experience to work
bills through the Senate. that bene-
fit all students concerns and needs.
In doing this they also wish to keep
the line of communication open be-
tween SGA and the student body. I
encourage everyone to vote for
Putman, (.‘oIIins, Hucker and Boyd
not only for their experience but
for what you will experience

Ellen Duncan is president of Eta
Sigma Phi and a political science
junior

Ashley, Byers

I believe SGA presidential candi»
date Jeff Ashley and vice presi-
dential candidate Keith Byers are
committed to serving the students
of UK. They deserve your consider‘
ation in the upcoming election.

Through the past year I have
come to know and respect Jeff. He
has been elected president of his
fraternity. Pi Kappa Alpha. for the
past two years. which gives an in-
dication of his dedication and integ~
rity. After a Pi Kappa Alpha mem~
her was recently involved in a
drunkenriving fatality. Jeff ini—
tiated a nationwide Pi Kappa
Alpha policy to help prevent drunke
enOldriving. This shows Jeff‘s re~
sponsiveness as a leader. Jeff has
also has been an influential leader
in the Interfraternity Council. has
previously been senator in SGA.

and has been involved with the
Kernel.

I have been a friend of Keith‘s
since my freshman year. Keith is
currently senator fo the College of
Arts & Sciences and is chairman of
the SGA Appropriations and Reve-
nue Committee. Keith is also an of-
ficer in his fraternity, Delta Tau
Delta, has been a fall orientation
leader, and a summer advising
conference leader. Keith is intelli-
gent and committed to his views,
important qualities for vice presi-
dent and for leading the Senate.

Jeff and Keith are very orga-
nized and have set realistic goals
for the upcoming year. Their
knowledge of campus issues is evi»
dent in their well-detailed plat-
form. Some of their stances include
better informing the campus of
SGA services, ‘helping to better ed-
ucate the campus on such topics as
AIDS and alcohol awareness, as
well as upgrading present SGA
services.

Through their campus involve
ment and leadership roles, Jeff and
Keith have proven themselves ca-
pable. They have a lot planned and
we should let them go to work. I
urge you all to vote today and
Thursday. and to vote for Jeff Ash-
ley and Keith Byers.

Jeff Kloenne is a business junior
and Sigma Nupresident.

Vote Floyd

It was music to my ears when I
heard that John Floyd was willing
to be SGA president or the voice
for the students of UK. John is an
individual enthusiastically opti—
mistic about the future of UK. yet
realistic enough to know that ac«
tion must accompany optimism if
UK is to become a first-rate Uni-
versity.

It is on rare occassions that we
find a person as humble and amia-
ble as John willing to volunteer his
unique leadership qualities and
time to an often self-serving, ego-
centric institution like SGA. But
John is different; he does not lan-
guish in discontent as many stu-
dents might. rather he believes in
working to ensure that the SGA's
potential is fulfilled because John
understands that unused potential
is no better than no potential at all.

.As president of SGA. John, if any-
one. could find a way to tap that
potential,

John's campaign focus. like can
didates. is on funding for higher ed-

ucation, but again John is differ-
ent. John says he would lead a
lobbying effort, not dominated by
five or six want-a-be politicos, who
are as John Adams once said, . .
deceived by the allusion, that
power in the hands of a friend is an
advantage to them," but by a
grass—roots coalition of students re-
flecting the diversness of the state
itself. John wants this coalitiion to
be in year-around contact with rep-
resentatives through mailings,
phone drives and above all person-
al contact. This sounds like a far
better foundation to build on, than
does "doing lunch in Frankfort
with Rep. Wallysboy. .

It is often said that the most
valuable result of all education is
the ability to make yourself do the
thing you have to do, when it ought
to be done. whether you like it or
not. Well. we as UK students,
whether we like it or not, must
admit our SGA has serious prob-
lems that ought to have been dealt
with long before now. And what we
have to do is take intelligent, logi-
cal steps that will ensure a bright
future for UK A vote for John
Floyd for SGA president would be
a good start.

Keith C White is a political sci-
ence senior.

Higgason, Buis,
Spraks

The UK College Republicans. the
largest collegiate chapter in the na-
tion. is pleased to announce the en—
dorsement of the following senator
at large candidates: Kyle Higgason
No. 7. Jeff Buis No. 9; Keith
Sparks No. 34.

The membership of more than
850 (‘R's are urged to support and
vote for this ticket. The UK College
Republicans feel that this ticket
can best represent the student bodv
and lead {K into the 1990s I

Chris Blair is a communications
freshman and vice chairman of the
UK College Republicans.

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