1,.., Political ~cience anO Law: College Republicans, Sam Adams Society, Ainnesty International and BaiTisters provided a political voice on campus C ollege Republicans , the Sam Adams Society, Amnesty International, and Barristers provided opportunities for growth in the areas of law and politics. The Samuel Adams Political Science Society was an organization fo r social science, political science , and public administration majors and minors. The major objective was promoting political and social activities for its members. This year's activities included participation in the 1989 Arkansas Model United Nations at UCA in Conway, and a spring seminar, at Harding, to discuss the government 's anti-drug policies. The organizat ion had about 50 member and was sponsored by Dr. Tom Howard and Mark Elrod. Amnesty International worked to promote human rights is ues in the global community. They had about 50 members and were sponsored by Mark Elrod and Dr. Duane McCampbell. They were asked to write letters to heads of state of nations that violate the human rights of their citizens. The club wanted to increase campus awareness of the use of torture, inhumane treatment of pri soners, arrests for political crimes, and the death penalty. They participated in regional and national meetings and several petition drives, and held a rally to promote Human Rights Day (December 10). Barristers was an organization for pre-law students. The objective, according to the club's president, Kevin Wright, was preparing "undergraduate students for the demands of law school" and "becoming more familiar with the law profession in general." They held a cookout, and visited a law school each semester. Barristers had about 20 members and was sponsored by Dr. Ray Muncy. Area governmental candidates received help in their campaigns by the College Republicans. This year, they campaigned for Ron Fuller and then tpey helped with the gubernatorial campaigns. The organization's main objective was to " assist in the Republican party and in the Arkansas Federation of Republicans," said the organization's president, Wendy Simpkins. The organization strove to keep its 300 members informed and involved in political campaigns. WILL YOU SIGN . .. ? Dr. Tom Howard, sponsor for the Sam Adams Society, talks with a JuGoJu pledge after chapel. Dr. Howard was a co-sponsor with Mark Elrod. - Photo by Sharon Bowles 124 Endless Opportunities
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