Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Above: SAAME members moot with Julian Bond lor an after-speech discussion period. Left: Julian Bond presents his views on the use of politics as a solution to the nation s problems. Above: Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman tells of Seattle's problems AEGIS 72 27

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Political Union Draws Name Speakers To bring new ideas and different thoughts to Seattle University was the course the Political Union decided to take for the year, according to Peter Orange, the group's president. Speakers ranging from Julian Bond, nationally known civil rights leader, to City Council candidates Sam Smith and Jodie McCrackin were brought to SU. The climax of Political Union's activities was the appearance of Julian Bond. Georgia State Representative. Bond, appearing as part of the Modern America Lecture Series, spoke on November 30 in the Astrogym. His talk was followed by a question and answer period. In his speech Bond covered such topics as student involvement in politics, black's responsibilities in political strategy and mandatory bussing. Following his talk Bond met with SAAME members to discuss issues facing Seattle's black community and minority students at SU. Pete Orange and Wray Herring. SAAME president, escorted Representative Bond around campus and parts of the black community. Jodie McCrackin spoke on campus October 6 as part of his drive for a Seattle City Council seat. He attacked the unresponsiveness of the government to the people. Sam Smith. McCrackin's incumbent opponent, appeared October 27 in a rebuttal at Pigott Auditorium. Smith based his rebuttal on his feeling that an incumbent should win on his record. Both men gave their views on such topics as the Model Cities program, the Pike Place Market initiative and mandatory bussing. November 24. Political Union sponsored a speech by Seattle Mayor Wes Uhl-man. The mayor referred to today's generation as the “T.V. Generation. He stressed the point that problems don't get solved in one-half or in one hour segments and too many young people expect that they do. What is needed is student involvement in the “real world. Peter Orange was president of Political Union. Phil Jenkins was vice president. Above: Pete Orange. Political Union President, handles a question-answer period for Julian Bond. Above and Below: Sam Smith and Jodie McCrackin present their platforms in their candidacies for the City Council position. 26 AEGIS 72

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Lett: Scott Nixon and Rick Ring welcome Senator Ernest Gruening to campus Above: Jim Jackson studies campaign literature printed by supporters of Senator George McGovern. YD s Campaign in 72 Elections; Sponsor McCarthy Dinner and Speech Among many things, 1972 brought with it an election year. Seattle University's Young Democrats were right on top of things in their involvement and participation. Implementing the amendment to the United States Constitution which gave 18-year olds the right to vote, the YD's helped with new voter registration. Voter Registration booths were set up in the Chieftain and the Marycrest Villa. October 22, the YD's. in conjunction with the University of Washington YD's, sponsored a food drive for Neighbors in Need. November 4. in conjunction with the Washington Democratic Council, the YD's sponsored a dinner for Eugene McCarthy, former senator from Minnesota and a contender for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1968. In January the YD’s started a drive to collect food for the Genesis house, a drug rehabilitation center. February 25-27, the YD’s attended the State Convention at Yakima. Topics discussed were the state party platform and chapter projects. Another visitor sponsored by the YD's was senator Ernest Gruening of Alaska. He appeared March 3, in support of senator George McGovern's bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination. April 21, the YD's visited the Monroe reformatory in an effort to learn about the conditions in prisons. Scott Nixon was president of the Young Democrats. Mr. Thomas Tre-bon was the moderator. 28 AEGIS 72