Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Political appearance spears controversy £d ‘70tee e U students and faculty prepared for a controversial speaker who visited the campus on October 24 Former Attornry General Edwin Meese presented a speech. The Reagan Legacy and Beyond'' to a packed Preston Auditorium full of strong supporters, as well as some violently opposed. “The Reagan Legacy includes the restoration of American's faith in itself, a reestablishment of United States respect and leadership aboard, and the development in which our people are able to develop their true potential. Meese said. In listing some of those accomplishments. Meese includ- ed the creation of new jobs, increase in both productivity and family income, and a drastic reduction in unemployment. Members of Radford's Young Democratics and College Republicans organizations, made their presence known. A rally held by the Democrats outside Preston prior to the speech stirred CAMPUS [Rl things up. as did the rais ; and waving of signs during r speech. But when the into duction was made. Meet walked on stage to roanng a: plause and a standing oval - In his speech, Meese also addressed the idea of nick? arms. It is important tc recognize that the most importa-t innovative development modern nuclear history hai been the proposal of the Pres ident for a strategic deter initiative. Among other things dt cussed by Meese werecurr problems of crime, druf abuse, and the medical crsi of AIDS “I don't like Meese. but « was a good speaker, and hi took the abuse from the crc : really well.'' said RUjun-orBv Nickols. According to Robed Hickman, a junior French r-jor, “He presented himsel well, and he fairly represent the Reagan administration believe in freedom of spec but there were persona at tacks on his character ratk« than on the political issuses Messe stated that by 1906 the President has been able complete his legacy with r establishment of Unite! States leadership and pr-: tige “Other leaders of the have made a particular point recogizing the accompli-' ments of this field. I hope tifi is a legacy on which fut . » presidents can build for tnj benefit of all our people.' sac Messe. by Kimberly Vemail Meese takas tima to sIan iJ? graphs George Sava wans for a sga lure during the reception in Hetn tfa to by Sin Peze 28 Campus Life

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Something homemade Honey was just one oT the things sold at the annual Appalachian Events Festival, photo by S ci Peze The opposing tide College Repub-ians set up a table to hand out important campaign information photo by Sm Pezo Parents Weekend 27

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¥eeae tetka one on one Alter speaking to a lull house at Preston he stayed lor a reception to talk lurther with students photo by Sm Pcze Mmd apeaks on the economy Along with the delicti he spoke on many issues that were involved in the campaign photo by Chuck Speacht ¥eeae eddreaa queatlona Alter speaking he answer question Irom concerned students photo by Chuck Speacht EdMeese 29