B MADAME PRESIDENT. Anna Conley, President of College Republicans, addresses an American Studies Institute meeting. The College Republicans were active in many political areas this year. - Photo by Brian Lovegrove. Political Science And Law: College Republicans, Sam Adams Society and Barristers made their own political statements on campus Involvement with others interested in the same major came hand in hand with joining special interest clubs this year. Some of these clubs for political and law oriented people were the Sam Adams Society, Barristers and College Republicans. The Sam Adams Society was sponsored by Mark Elrod and Tom Howard. The club was for political science and public administration majors. One of the goals of this club was to develop personal contact between the two majors. Sam Adams was a non-academic and informal organization. There were no dues to be paid, no regular meetings, and everyone with these majors were members. Some activities included political functions and Model United Nations. Barristers was sponsored by Dr. Raymond Muncy. This organization was designed for pre-law students. Attending all meetings was not required and dues were not a part of being a member. This organization was set up to help a pre-law student figure out if the courtroom scene was for him. Trips were taken to a variety of law schools. Memhers were allowed to discuss requirements with professors there and also meet people in the field of law. This organization was "operated by the students for the students, and therefore exists entirely for the students' needs." College Republicans was sponsored by Dr. Jim Carr. College Republicans "promote conservative, Christian ideals on the Harding campus and within the community." They emphasized working with different campaigners by participating in phone-a-thons, doorto-door campaigns and other activities. They also held a voter registration drive on the Harding campus. All these campus organizations left opportunities open for people wishing to be active in a club which mirrored their career interests. by Janet Morrison Political Science And Law 291
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