Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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views from the FBI to a Russian double agent were seen in SU ' s Speaker Scene S rom the former director of the MSU ' s students. T Dr. Vladimir Sakharov, former Russian I I Central Intelligence Agency to a Former Russian diplomat Dr. diplomat emphasized an open communica- L J former Russian diplomat, Mem- Vladimir N. Sakharov spoke in late tion system between the USA and the phis State ' s lecture circuit ' s content was October during a series of appearances USSR. He spoke at MSU in the fall vast — reflecting the vast interests of on campus. He stressed that the only semester. J.S. Vanzandt 12 Student Life

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Tom Wofford, Photo Services aines snaked around the parking lots and toward Southern Avenue. There was a sense of anticipation as people talked, waited and passed out flyers, buttons and brochures. The candidates were coming to Memphis State. After one hour of standing, the lines began to move and the 3,000 who could squeeze into the Field House were ad- mitted. Many students, faculty and locals, however, weren ' t admitted. And even, the MSU Marching Band had to leave the stage to make room for the press. •4 Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro made a point about Reagan ' s campaign before the standing- room-only audience. Tom Wofford, Photo Services Jesse Jackson, speaking as only a per- son trained in the ministry can speak, held the audience in his hands. If you (speaking to the students) are 18 or older and not registered to vote, raise your hand, he said. Now stand up. We ' re gonna register you right here and now. In contrast tojackson ' s fiery approach, Geraldine Ferraro ' s approach was more reserved. She stated she resented Reagan ' s laying claims to John Kennedy. America wants a president who stands on his own reco.d — not on another A Geraldine Ferraro and Jesse Jackson arrived at the MSU Field House. More than 3,000 supporters had waited for one hour for their appearance. man ' s deeds. Reagan was in Tennessee, she contin- ued, and he went to the Grand Ole Opry to listen to the music. I say he should have come to Memphis to face the music, drew the anticipated roar from the audience. Just as the rally began with Run, Jesse, Run and Go, Gerry, Go, it ended in applause and shouting from the audience. What was left after the two candidates had exited was, Is that really Gloria Steinem? Quick. She looks just like her photograph! fl Lecture Circuit

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way to improve declining U.S.-Soviet relations would be to set up a super communication system between the two super powers. In early December Abbie Hoffman, political activist, and Jerry Rubin, former activist turned Yuppie, debated before an audience of 600. Hoffman, who continues to speak out for the have nots, sees the current situation in Nicaragua as a case of bully (the U.S. government) beating up on a defenseless playmate (the Sandinista government). Rubin, who flashed his American Express card, stated, Money is the means to an end. It is the vehicle to realize our beliefs. Early in the second semester, former CIA director William Colby visited the MSU campus. He also spoke words of concern about the lack of communication between the two super powers — the USSR and the USA. The former director warned his audience of liberal thinking regarding detente. We must constantly be on the watch, he stated. Jk Abbie Hoffman, political activist, de- bated Jerry Rubin, as part of the MSU lecture circuit. ► Former director of the CIA, William Colby speaking at MSU emphasized a watchdog approach toward the USSR. ▼ Former political activist turned Yuppie, Jerry Rubin spoke before a crowd of 600 students and faculty in the UC ballroom. Don Moy, Photo Services Don May, Photo Services L Lecture Circuit r 13