Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Camacho Religion and politics were favor- ite topics of Free Speech Alley ora- tors this year. Large and small crowds cheered and jeered speakers in the bull pen of fair play. The opening rounds of the alley provided a convenient battlefield for SGA president Ted Schirmer. One-time enthusiasts for Schirmer dutifully informed stu- dents as to the workings of the stu- dent president. Schirmer often took the soapbox to defend his actions for a summer newsletter, for the homecoming controversy and later, his fight to retain his student- elected position. More students than not hurrahed and defended Schirmer at the Alley. The outcome of the recall election upheld the incumbent. Aside from the omnipresent poli- tics, religion played a major role in alley speeches. Frank Boston each week took the box, preaching of the coming of an anti-Christ, the sec- ond coming and the Rapture. Often large crowds remained hours with the crusaders, sometimes joining in prayers. Alley spectators, like students enrolled in a class, dutifully attend each Alley. But unlike the class- room, free speech is the essence of the Alley. by Anita Edwards Student Life 45