Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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Campus and community set political pace MSU seemed like a safe place to be during the political pandemonium of 1976. Students with the time or the inclination to participate in the politi- cal process could take their pick of candidates and causes. Student groups on campus brought their favorite office-seekers to speak, circulate and shake hands. Lansing's campaign headquarters hummed as candidates made news to attract the public eye. Those who chose to sit back and watch the political parade pass by were not immune to the cavalcade of campaigners. Bumper stickers were not limited to automobiles, and mailboxes were indiscriminately stuffed with promises. Students Found themselves rubbing elbows with candidates in dorm cafeterias. Ford's debate blunder, Carter's Playboy remarks and Riegle's love life made front page news and prime-time conversation. In the midst of voter decision-making, howev- er, the security blanket sheltering the campus from the aura and activity of the outside world was pulled away. Representatives of many sectors of society were drawn to East Lansing to invest in the most valuable commodity of any election year - people power. Enthusiastic or apathetic, stu- dents at Michigan State University were exposed to the give and take of modern politics. It was a learning experience and communication process that would carry into and serve the days ahead. lohn Dykstra jimmy Carter greets members of the Michigan State Police Escort at De- troit's Metro Airport during a cam- paign stop topposite page, topi. State Representative Lynn jondahl addresses students in favor of Pro- posal A at Beaumont Tower just be- fore his November re-election top- posite page, bottomi. Bottle bill proponents rally at Beaumont Tower Uefo. Pages 4-5: Students Associated for Lower Tuition tSALD bring their cause to public attention in a march to the Capitol. Photo by Aaron Sus- sell.

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