Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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mm r Continuing to provide the student with a varied exposure to contemporary issues. Union Board sponsored Mr Bob Buff- ington, a member of the John Brrch Society As a part of this lecture series, on April 15 Mr Buffington presented a film and information outlining the structure and ideals of the John Birch Society At a question and answer session, following the film, Mr. Buffington became displeased at the opposjng view shown by the students The controversy between speak- er and audience was further multiplied by the fact that only fifty students — braving the poor weather conditions — at- tended his lecture. Mr Buffington is president of his chap- ter at Glenwood, Iowa ' y: 27

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' P Competition became the focal point be- tween the Greeks and the independents as attention centered on the spring Student Senate elections Independent Students organized in an attempt to defeat the Greek ballot The spirit of the vigorous campaign- ing on both sides caught the entire campus up in Its grip and the usual apathy shown by students for elections disappeared Rivalry between the Independent students Commitment 71 Party and the Greek Un- Party became quite intense Instances of unfair campaigning, hard feelings, and ruthlessness were exhibited on both sides. Campaigning was almost detrimental to the election as each opposing party was out to win regardless. The entire campaign became the basis of campus uproar as speeches, posters, and handbills were circulated. Students let their votes count on April 22 as they went to the polls An over-all es- timated 2.100 students voiced their opin- ion for the candidate of their choice The election results heralded a clean sweep of the offices by the Independent Party Stan Barton was elected President of Student Senate. Dennis Bowman became the Vice- President and Donna Roe was Secretary- Treasurer A post-election dance was held from 8-1 1 p m in the Den that night Elec- tion results were announced while the Long Island Sound provided music 29