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Fritz bus Arts Sports .. ·.·/page 2. ·page ·6 ·, page 9 Vqlume 68, No .. 4 Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C. Friday, September 14, 1984 · ~Bush delivers campaign message to campus rally By TED BILICH Turning to foreign policy, Bush chided the few anti-Reagan Politics Editor protesters in the audience, saying that America is in a far stronger world position now than under the Carter Vice President George Bush, speaking before a partisan Administration. · crowd of over 3,000 people at Wake Forest on Monday, "Some people talk as if peace and weakness mean the same contended that President Reagan'~ strong leadership over the thing," Bush said. "I believe it's just the opposite. World past four years make him the only reasonable presidential peace depends on a strong, self-confident United States. candidate in 1984. President Reagan's leadership is giving us that." The crowd, situated on the grounds behind Reynolda Hall, Referring to the hostage crisis in Iran durillg the Carter warmly received the Vice President. Applause interrupted administration, Bush praised the United States action in Bush's remarks on eight occasions, and the few protestors Grenada. "President Reagan didn't wait until those 1,000: present were shouted down as they reacted negatively to his students (in Grenada) were taken hcistage. He acted before a speech. crisis became a humiliation; and I don't care what the In; his speech, the Vice President claimed that the United handwringers say, Grenada was a proud moment for States is much better off now than it was when Reagan America," he said. assumed office in 1980 because of Reagan's leadership in At a press conference at the Hyatt H~?tel prior to his visit to domestic and foreign policy. Wake Forest, Bush expressed his optimism over Republican Looking first at domestic policy, Bush reviewed the painful prospects in the November elections. state of the economy in 1980. "Four years ago, under (Jimmy) Discussing national prospects, Bush spoke of healthy unity Carter and (Walter F.) Mondale, inflation was 12 and one-half which is binding Republicans with different views together for percent. The cost of everything-from a drive around the block November. "I've never seen the party so unified," he said. to a college education-was soaring. "Now that doesn't mean it marches in lock-step. But the party "Four years ago, the prime rate of interest was 21 and one is unified, in a tent that's plenty big for diversity." half percent and the housing industry was dead in the water," That diversity, Bush explained, will attract Democrats. "In he continued. "Four years ago, the economy begun to shrink traditionally Democratic states, we must carry Democratic and, with it, the opportunities for young men and women going votes "I think we will. (Democrats) will look at what we stand . ·out for the first time to look for jobs." for, and then look at what <Democratic Presidential candidate Times have changed, though, Bush explained. "In the past Walter F.) Mondale stands for, and we'll appeal to Democrats year "unemployment dropped at the fastest rate since 1951; on that basis. But that isn't to suggest that every Democrat inflation wa~ at the lowest level in almost 20 years; the who votes for us will agree with us on every issue." economy grew faster than almost anyone thought possible and In his introductory remarks, Bush said he thought Mondale more Americans have been at work this year than ever before will be a liability to other Democrats running for office. in the history of the United States." "There has been talk of the Mondale plan for raising taxes. My. Bush attributed the recovery to the Reagan administration's prediction is that Democrats running for office will be running leadership in economic policy. "What was the President's away from him as fast as they can." recipe,? Just three ingrediants: cut unnecessary government The new optimism of the Republican party, Bush explained, regulations, cut the growth in government spending 40 is reflected in North Carolina politics this year. "A few years percent, and cut tax rates~veryone's tax rates-by a ago, this state was considered a real battleground,'' Bush said. quarter .. " "But the economy was down t11en, and_not only did we not 26 _. · '· · if ·~Iected; Bush claimed, President Reagan would push achieve our objectives in this state, but we lost seats ·n-ationaUy. ~... __ ~- , ~ -· ._. _.. -~ , •,, ..: ~: , V.lce·;p.,e5ident Giij)i.je, llW~ str,:iil'iS:t~ ,n;k'~;·;-point inbis spee~tr·· ·. · fo~ hh~te~cy in his eeon?mi~ policy. "<~ga.n~s) r.ecipe is to a· rail audience on Mond... Y so g~d, were ~ot changmg 1t. Tax rates, regulation and "Now, W'iitf our Miv'~':;ot~ritl$lit'·a!IU,-wi~ ·thjs . Y • spending are gomg to stay cut.'' economy doing better, I think we have a real chance.'' · • Anderson explores parallel paths at Convocation By CHRISTINE VARHOLY prepare you for a variety of fields. safely in the hands of a faculty Sharyn Echols Dowd, instructor, art; Sheryl L. Postman, instructor in Staff Writer Flexibility and determination will be dedicated.to the highest standards." department of religion; Eddie V. spanish; John Rutland, assistant important in finding the proper career He also mentioned the many Easley, visiting professor of business, professor of management, Babcock Vice President of administration and for yourself." enrichment opportunities presented by School of Business and Accountancy; Graduate School of Management; John planning John P. Anderson urged Wake Anderson also noted the nature of events such as the Artists' Series, the David L. Faber, visiting assistant W. Sawyer, Jr., visiting assistant Forest students to "find the time to students' relationships at Wake Forest, College Union programs and the professor of art; H. Miles Foy Ill, professor, department of mathematics consider your life after college, to specifically relationships with peers, University theatre and the beauty of the associate professor of law; Linda T. and computer science; Dudley nurture and build quality in your faniily and faculty. He presented "the Reynolda canipus. In his introduction Frost, Instructor in German; Mary Shapere, Z. Smith Reynolds professor relationships, and to consider the challenge of gaining substantial further of Anderson, President Thomas K. Campbell Frye, Instructor in French of the philosophy ac,d hilrt.ury o; circumstances of your own learning," skills in your relationships with others" Hearn, Jr. described him as a man with and director of Lovette House; Brian L. science; Steven Hayes Smith, as he addressed the university at through attempting to make each remarkable energy, compassion and a Gorelick, director of choral ensembles, instructor in economics; Margaret L. Opening Convocation on Tuesday. encounter a positive one for both capacity for .getting things done. As department of music; Janise Lynne Snook, assistant professor of Spanish; '. $tiifr'fui~· these In his speech, Anderson explored parties involved and through vice president of administration and Hall, instructor in physical education; David H. Stroupe, instructor in physical ·make it more three aspects of. university life which maintaining a principle of parity or planning, Anderson is resp<insible for Kathy Lynn Harbert, assistant education; Helen B. Warren, instructor r Ci~nv:flliilmffoistudents tO read the concur with the classroom experience. equality in relationships. planning, computing, student services professor of speech communication; in speech communication; David C. week.- Anderson cited the importance of Anderson asked students to and continuing education/public Michael Lawrence Hughes, assistant Wilson, instructor, department of career preparation. "Each student investigate their personal methods of service. He assumed the position Jan. professor of history; Thomas A. mathematics and computer science. faces the challenge of a career, a job learning. "Learning is the overall 1. Kolenko, assistant professor of Dean of the college Thomas E. after graduation. Preparation in process, the meta process of our basic Another highlight of the Opening management; Susan Leonard, Mullen inducted seven students into the thought, preparation in skills should enterprise. Effective and efficient Convocation was the introduction of instructor in psychology; James Alfred Honor Council and 12 students into the begin now so that there are no surprises learning are individual skills necessary new faculty members by Provost Martim, Jr., university professor, Student Judicial Board at the during graduation year and no for your entire life, and you may find Edwin G. Wilson (see page 2 for listing department of religion; James G. ceremony. disappointments at graduation." that the major demands for learning of new faculty). McCormick, visiting professor of Music faculty members, Kathryn He offered a series of questions will increase as years go on," he said. Seth Copeland Anderson, assistant psychology; Susan M. Mraz, instructor Levy, George Trautwein, Selina Carter designed to help students clarify their He warmly praised the university. professor of management, Babcock in Spanish; Hugh Ormsby-Lennon, and Dan Locklair, provided career goals and evaluate themselves "It is clear that this most important Graduate School of Management; assistant professor of English; Shelley entertainment. They performed "Trio in terms of these goals. "Your aspect of a liberal education, a Barbara A. Clark, instructor, L. Pendleton, instructor in sociology; Sonata in G Major" by Johann education here at Wake Forest should dedication to academic pursuits, is Department of romance languages; Terisio Pignatti, visiting professor of Sebastian Bach. Coliseum renovation appears likely By ERIC HUNSLEY constructing a new and larger coliseum involve the sound and lighting systems, university, and the idea needs to move Staff Writer or expanding the existing facility. It rest rooms, concession stands, locker into the planning stages. page 9. was recommended by the city that a rooms, ticket offices and the In addition to the universitys benefits study be conducted to determine the installation of an air conditioning from the expansion, the city of Winston feasibility of renovating the existing system.