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Nuclear Arms Race Escalates Although there was a decrease in unemployment and inflation rates during the past five years, the most important issue of our time continued to increase — the nuclear arms race. While there has been near unanimous, bi-partisan agreement that these weapons should never be used, the means to this end have been debated. Most Republicans argue for peace through strength, while most Democrats cry for an arms agreement to be settled. Politics aside, the effects of a nuclear war were dramatized to the American public in an ABC special during the fall of 1983. The Day After was a frightening depiction of the results of a nuclear attack. However, the most frightening aspect of the film was that it didn ' t show the full effects of an attack. The film indicated that there was a chance of survival following a full-scale attack. As most experts will tell you, this is nonsense. The Day After was only one part of the most important issue that we faced as NU students, and will face in the future. The nuclear arms question is more complicated that a simple matter of freeze v. escalation. The issue was debated during both the 1980 and 1984 Presidential elections, as well as on nearly every college campus throughout the country. While there is no easy path to a solution, the important point is that a solution must be reached. The Day After effectively brought this out, and should be applauded for its effort. 20
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World Terrorism Escalates Three attacks on world leaders during 1981 brought back memories of the chaotic 1960s to many people. The first of these attacks occurred on March 30, 1981, in Washington, D.C. President Ronald Reagan was struck by two .22 caliber bullets fired from the handgun of John W. Hinckley Jr. Hinckley, 25, a drifter from an upper middle-class family, opened fire on Reagan following a speech by the President. The President was rushed to George Washington University Hospital where he underwent successful surgery to remove the two bullets. Reagan was shaken up by the incident, but regained his health quickly. He was released from the hospital one week later. A secret service agent and a Washington, D.C. policeman were also injured, and Press Secretary James S. Brady suffered severe head wounds. Initial reports of the attack erroneously claimed that the president was dead. Subsequent reports said that he had escaped unharmed, while others said that he had broken a rib when a secret service agent pushed him into his limousine. The motive for the attack stayed in the headlines for months, as Hinckley claimed his goal was to impress actress Jodie Foster. Hinckley said his love for Jodie drove me to this act. He was sentenced to a psychiatric hospital later that year. Less than two months later, a second major public figure was shot in an assassination attempt. Pope John Paul II was seriously wounded by Mehmet Ali Agca, 23, while passing through the crowds in Rome ' s St. Peter ' s Square. Investigation of the incident have led many to conclude that the attack was part of a conspiracy. The Pope ' s life was saved, but world leaders and the public responded in shock and anger. The attempt on a man representing global peace stirred high emotions. The third attempt occurred on October 6, 1981, when assassins found their target in the tragic murder of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (See other story). The three attacks signified the increase in terrorism in the world, and encouraged stricter safety precautions for world leaders. These precautions have been applied to leaders throughout the western world. EM 1 - i- ' ' 8 Wn ■ ■- ' ... 1 ' ' It has been an era of contrasts for the music we have listened to and loved during the past five years. While the type of music each of us enjoy is based on personal tastes, it is a fact that music is the most popular entertainment among college students. Ever since The Beatles transformed the nature of popular music in the 60s, the favorite songs and artists of the day have been reflected in the dress, language and appearance of many students. Think about all the contrasts we have heard in our music. The last two years have seen the charts dominated by the danceable music of Michael Jackson, The Go-Gos, Duran Duran, and Culture Club. These artists produced fashionable pop music. On the other hand, there have been gutsy, emotional performances turned in by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, John Lennon, and The Pretenders. The music these performers gave to us had an almost spiritual element and touched the innermost feelings of most of those who listened to them. Many other groups have produced some notable music, each with many fans. These performers include David Bowie, Genesis, Fleetwood Mac, J. Geils, The Police, ZZ Top, The Who, Lionel Richie, and The Kinks to name but a few. With the ' 80s came the advent of music television, more commonly knov MTV. This new medium offers heightened audio as well as visual entertain...... The music industry during the past five years has been weakened by the ans and the breakup of prominent groups. In the fall of 1980, we were all saddened by the untimely death of John Ono Lennon who was murdered as he was about to enter his home in New York City. After several years away from the music industry, Lennon had shown that he was still a gifted songwriter with his Double Fantasy album. This was perhaps the greatest loss to music during our college years. There were other important musicians who died during the past five years: Bill Haley, Bob Marley, Harry Chapin, Karen Carpenter, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Marvin Gaye, James Honeyman Scott, Muddy Waters, Jackie Wilson and Dennis Wilson, to name a few. Their music will be sadly missed. There are also groups to be remembered as they called a close to their musical careers together: The Who, Squeeze, J. Geils parted from lead singer Peter Wolfe, Led Zepplin, and the breakup of The Clash ' s original members into two se ' perate groups, both called The Clash. To those mentioned and unmentioned, we say a sad good-bye.
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