Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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. . . While Others Cheer! Outside the arena demonstrators; of all majors, professions, cultures, and ages; expressed disagreement with the President's viewpoints. Jim Ziliak. a demonstrator. states. We wanted to show that a democratic opinions exist. We can't just let one opinion override the others. Gena Marks explains her reason for demonstrating. A lot of people just see him as the president I wanted to show that everyone in America doesn't share his beliefs on governmental policies. Some people misunderstood our intentions and became angry with us. but when we explained our motives, they understood us a little better. adds Marks. Inside the arena, many waited excitedly for President Reagan to arrive. Some eager students arrived near 7 a m., skipping a few classes, to insure a favorable seat. The crowd continued to grow and at 1 p.m the doors opened to let the pushing masses inside, only to wait for the President's speak at four While students waited, a variety of entertainment was provided helping to pass the time. As students scurried for a seat, tunes from the Purdue band gave a spark to the atmosphere. John Hicks. Purdue senior vice president, welcomed the audience and was followed by Gene Keady, Purdue's basketball coach. Coach Keady stated. Bobby (Knight) had to go to D C. and face all that D.C. traffic, but we got the President right here.” Another group of students seemed indifferent about seeing the President either at Mackey Arena or at the airport To some Purdue students April 9th was just another day. Many Purdue students enjoyed the President's speech in which he included comments that pertained to interests of Purdue. As President Reagan stated, in his speech. People come to America from all over the world because of their love of freedom and democracy . It's this freedom that allows Purdue students to express their opinions and to agree or disagree with the President's viewpoints. Whether the student spent the day marching on the Memorial Mall, exercising the night to free speech, or applauding the President in Mackey arena. April 9, 1987 will go down as an historical day for Purdue University. Oovm Wt»«toroofe People oi all ages, backgrounds, and political views took a break from their daily routine to show a little patriotism and wait m anticipation to get a glimps ot our national leader This angry protester, along win many others expresses his feeling towards the Reagan Ad ministration 20 President Reagan

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Oox; Oo»s»-n At try; Purdue A-1port. President Reagan greeted a waving crowd a smile Presidential Visit Some Students Sneer . . . CtWTftlv t A. by Laura Stahly Thursday. April 9. 1987 marks a historical moment in the lives of many Purdue students. On this day. President Ronald Reagan paid a visit to campus, which included a tour of the technology laboratories in Knoy Hall and an assembly with Purdue students and faculty in Mackey Arena. To some, the visit represented a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the President in person For others, it gave students an occasion to exercise the right of free speech by demonstrating on the Memorial Mall Crowds accumulated at the airport (totalling over 19.000). with a variety of reasons for attending the event. High school students, local residents. Purdue students and Purdue staff waited for the President to arrive and greet the crowd. Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity received a special invitation from President Reagan to greet a fellow fraternity brother (Reagan). President Reagan approached us first at the airport, singling us out, showing us that he was a fellow brother. explained Ron Reichert. President Reagan, a TKE from Eureka College, also used the secret handshake when greeting the fraternity members at the airport. Demonstrators also attended the public event, marching from the Memorial Mall to the airport carrying banners and signs expressing their opinions of the President's policies. Jim Hardy, a member of Peacemaking Action Network, demonstrated because he disagrees with President Reagan's policy of government He states. We weren't demonstrating against President Reagan as a person, but as a leader with particular policies that I happen to disagree with. From the airport. President Reagan toured Knoy Hall's technology laboratories and the Engineering Research Center, where he controlled robots and maneuvered some complex machines. After the tour President Reagan moved to Mackey Arena for a four o’clock assembly. continued President Reagan's visit to Purdue was not welcomed by all. Here we see Purdue students on the Memorial Mall protesting Reagan policies concerning the Iranian arms crisis and Aparthied 19 President Reagan

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