Rider University - Shadow Yearbook (Lawrenceville, NJ)

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already bad back and his eye sight deteriorated to a point where an operation for cataracts may be necessary. The final insult came when his contract for teaching at Rider was not renewed. Again, he was a victim of the society he pledged allegiance to. What is Ed Costigan's reaction to all that happened? I think I ran a good campaign and have nothing to be ashamed of. I don't rule myself out of political life but it will be a while before I return. Sk ik :lf The two professors were not the only political activ- ists on campus last fall. By way of the Princeton Plan students took time off from their studies to help the poli- ticians of their choice. Most went canvasingg others just stuffed envelopes, but it all had a purpose. It showed that, in reality, the college community here is not that apathetic and when an issue or issues arouse them- the students will rise in its support or pound it into sub- mission. Not too many students did take the time off, but those that did had much to say about it. We got to see a cross-section of people and under- stood better what they felt and why. said one of the canvassers. Others expressed similar feelings. It all adds up and points to the fact that Rider is becoming more and more of a politically aware community. What it lacks in manpower it makes up for it in the intensity of those who do feel a need to step into The Political Arena. SQ Stl 1' 112 ll ag ii I f 1 if

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