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Show ITHE CAM.PUS I Democrats mobilizing here SUU College Democrats organized as another voice By MATIHEW CAMPBELL JOURNAL STAFF WRITER The new nationally affiliated College Democrats encourage political awareness and activity among college students. The organization is said to be the "student arm of the Democratic Party," according to Russell Kennedy. "I would certainly encourage interested individuals to attend" the meetings, said Kennedy, a sophomore political science major from Delta, Utah, who has participated in politics both nationally and locally. The College Democrats work to get members of their party in the state of Utah elected by involving themselves with campaigns and distributing literature. The democrats on SUU' s campus will concentrate their efforts for the next five weeks, prior to the elections, on voter awareness. T he group will give special emphasis on Bobbie Coray's congressional bid for the first congressional district of U tah . T he College Democrats choice to involve themselves with Coray's campaign, who is the democratic challenger to incumbent Jim Hansen, is because SUU is in the first district. After the elections, the group will concentrate on creating student forums to h elp educate students at SUU about the Dem ocratic Party. 11 1 think that a lot of reasons why so political apathy exists is because people just don't know what these party's stand for. Our responsibility is to maintain student awareness." said Kennedy. Freshman Jen Caine said she joined the group "just to be able to express democratic points of view." Caine also said she feels the club could address women's issues and liberation, "There ought not be laws telling a woman what to do !with her body)." Stephanie Cory, a sophomore from a family of democrats said, "The Republicans are really strong on this campus and people need an influence from Democrats." "I'd like them (College Democrats) to get more involved on campus," said Steven Nielsen, a junior. "It's very important to vote," he said. Kennedy said he believes the College Democrats can improve the campus environment for everyone. "Prior to the College Democrats' recent renewal on campus, for the past couple of years, there has only been one forum for students to exercise their political interest on a campus level. Hopefully, by bringing the College Democrats to campus, students will have more of a choice." said Kennedy. " I am a democrat because I believe in the Ame rican system . I believe government can help the American citizen," said Kennedy. " I believe that it should help the American citizen." For students who are in terested in the College Democrats can attend the next meeting Oct. 25 in the TV lounge of the Student Center at 5 p.m. According to Kennedy, this will be a very important meeting because officers will be elected and dates Russell Kennedy has been spearheading and and times will be solidified for future gatherings. organizing the College Democrats organization here. SUUSA opens doors Many students may not have noticed the new sign over the Student Association offices in the Student Center. T he new sign is just another indication of a campus-wide conspiracy initiated by Student Representatives. The old "Student Government" sign was outdated and did not represent the goals of the current Student Association, says President Stacee Yardley. Located above the door now is, "SUUSA," Southern Utah University Student Association. "Many students think that the new sign is no big deal," says Executive Secretary Jamie Shaw, "but it is a big deal to us in SUUSA [representation]. The Student Association is here to represent the students, not to govern them ." Brit Barker, B.A.F.F.L.E.D director, says about the new SUUSA letters, "Hopefully, studen ts will now feel more at ease and realize that it is an office for the student body rather than merely for the elected officers. Students should feel comfortable coming in and asking for any sort of information." The Student Association would like to lose the elite stigma of "government," says Barker. T he goal behind the new letters is to bring SUU students into an Association that can express their concerns and appreciations alike, according to officers., who also say that they would like the SUUSA sign to be an open invitation to the SUUSA offices. "The offices are for the students. SUU students are welcome anytime to come in and 'hang out' or study," says Yardley The official unveiling of the letters will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 11 -1 p.m. in the Student Center. Refreshments will be served for those who choose to attend. Your ring should be as beautiful as your love for each other. Choose from our large selection. You 're sure to find the one that .touches her hea.rt. · Health Service targets flu bug Flu season is coming! SUU Student Health Service is again offering immunization for students during clinic hours from 8 a. m .- 4 p.m . weekdays in Manzanita C-1. Influenza is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and l ungs tha t causes illness in people of all ages. Usually the flu occurs in the United Stat es from about November to April. If students get the flu, not only will studies be put off, but fever, chills and a cough will make concentration a little bit harder. 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