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For more information, please contact [email protected]. v,,l.5, No. 11 me grand valley frtate colleges EX-CIA.MAN NOW STUDENTS ATTEND NATIONAL GVSC STUDENT STUDENT LOBBY Most college communities have a to leave the service. “ At first I wanted great wealth of people who have had to go back overseas, but they 'froze CONFERENCE dealings with the Central intelligence me in my Washington job." So he made Agency, many unwittingly. One stu­ a complete break with intelligence work. dent attending Grand Valley State Col- Five Cirand Valley students attended leges has had more than a fleeting The service has left him with many the 2nd annual National Student Lobby experience with the agency. impressions of U.S. intelligence opera­ Conference in Washington. D.C., Feb­ For eight years he was deeply tions. " i think we have some of the ruary 28 - March 2. A total of 700 stu­ involved in U.S. intelligence operations best intelligence people in the world dents representing 48 states, including around the world. That he remains here, mainly because we have the most the District of Columbia, met on the anonymous is one of the conditions he money. They say money can buy any­ demanded before granting this thing. and that's basically true. And if campus of George Washington Univer­ sity to discuss topics ranging from finan- interview. you can't buy. you can threaten. In To casual inquiries he admits having South America, it's a way of life. Every­ cial aid for higher education to U.S. thing works on bribes." interests in Africa. served in the Air Force for eight years The first day of the conference as a radio operator, enlisting During his years in Washington, it included: briefing on issues, lobbying immediately after high school was common for foreign embassy dip­ instructions, and scheduling of appoint­ graduation. But after a few more ques­ lomats to present him with "Chivas Regiil. wines from their countries, and ments w ith Senators and Congressmen. tions. stories emerge of serving in Thai­ At a reception the first evening, keynote land in the mid '60s. a time when the invitations to parties." in return for speaker Congresswoman Shirley Pentagon was steadfastly refusing to small favors. STUDim (ERIE R- Chisholm challenged all students to admit the existence of American ser­ As he describes it. international rela­ tions is. in simplistic terms, a game of organize and work to make student lob­ vicemen in that country. bying stronger. "For you have the He refers to serving in a mysterious favors asked for and returned. "In terference in other governments can power b. change America today." she Task Force Alpha and will say nothing (old her audience. be avoided." he says. " It’s fine to pick more than his official title was ground R PREVIEW "The only way to describe the con­ combat information monitor. H is base up information, but you pick up infor mation to be used to your advantage ference." stales Theresa Johnson after was Nakon Phanom, on the Mekong returning from the NSL Conference, River the closest U.S. base to Hanoi. later. You're not interfering—yet. But the most interesting room in the buil­ "is to say it was an extremely educa­ B-52s from nearby Ubon flew missions when you want that favor, you're The new Student Center, rising like or main parking lot area. The Bookstore interfering. You put the information to some prehistoric monster out of an will be relocated here in this section ding. In the center of the room will be tional and enlightening experience con­ over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. cerning the actual working mechanics He's obviously enjoying the good use. It depends on how much you antedeluvian swamp, is near com­ over the theater. The new Bookstore the same type of huge foam furniture as found in the main lounge, but along of a congressional lobby. interview, mentioning names and places need the favor, that little base, that pletion. With its progress comes the will be three times the size of the present information about what's going on in query of what it will look like when the one. the wall there will he a series of headsets Lobbying can be effective. But only but neglecting to fill in essential infor­ and reclining leather chair w here a per­ if we are organized, informed, and mation. His descriptions are prefaced a certain country." work is done this fall. Down the center of the building, son can listen to the music of his prefer­ timely." with phrases like. "I heard stories It's not uncommon for the State Although the Lanthorn ran several walking in from either side will be the ence by indicating to the operator at The second day of the C (inference. that...hut I wouldn't know anything Department to be openly supporting articles on the plans for the Center last student "m all" This is a large corridor certain government while the Central year, a sketch of the final draft or the containing information booths, ticket the control desk what music he would Thursday, began with an appointment about it." followed by a very knowing with ReprescntivcGuv Vandcr Jagt (R- Intelligence Agency is actively aiding plans now in progress, seemed approp­ sales and a small cigarette/newspaper like to hear and where he w ill be sitting. smile. You can also bring your own records Michigan's 4th District, inclusive of After his Southeast Asian tour of subversive elements to overthrow the riate at this time. stand, all operated by the Bookstore. to be played here. There will be an out Ottawa County). The Cirand Valley duty, he was transferred to Ethiopia for same regime. He explains it as another It is commonly known that the Stu­ The ceiling over this hallway will extend facet of the favors game, an attempt by dent Center will include several snack above the third or top level. There will door patio overlooking the pond a< students agreed that ( ong. Vandcr Jagt what he calls "mapping the country." which one may study or listen to music didn't have a lot of good things to say or flying reconnaisance flights. Adja­ the U.S. to make more countries bars. These will be situated on the first be balconies on the third level overlook­ during the warmer seasons. about Education Hills now pending in cent to the former British Protectorate indebted to it. "If you need help, you level facing the pond and Zumberge ing the mall area and walkways to carry Above this area on the third level wil" the ( ongress. As one student stales. of Somalia. Kthiopia was threatened at go to certain places to get it. But what Library. The two comer rooms will be traffic between the two halves of the if you don't need any help? There's no the largest and most individual of the building. be several more lounges, in more of an "< ongresstnan Vandcr Jagt was not the time by the desires of that country individual study atmosphere and less to annex Ethiopia's Somali provinces. reason to ask a favor. But if something series, with the smaller rooms contain­ The second floor section above the very receptive at all " should happen, you're forced to go to ing mostly vending machines and light snack bars, overlooking the pond again, condusive to conversation. The Art At a caucus later in the day, the Con­ To the north, French Somaliland, bor­ Gallery will reopen in the large room Big Brother'." snack equipment for commuters who will contain several lounges and open ference discussed the ten most impor­ dered by both Ethiopia and Somalia, nearest The Fine Arts Building. tant issues - which were selected was seeking independence from At the same time he notes. "A lot bring a lunch. workshop area for various student The large area facing the road, above through a previous referendum. The list France. These factors combined to of things are blamed on the CIA. Some The cafeteria nearest the Fine Arts organizations. the Bookstore, will be comprised of a of topics were: educational aid (BOG. result in more than a few border clashes. they .ire responsible for. But a lot of Building will be carpeted with heavier, The room nearest the Fine Arts others are caused by 'friends' from more formal furniture Building will contain the building's only large conference room, half of which FOG. workstudy. and national defense He is more willing to discuss his work can be easily divided into six smaller in Africa. Thn« in over; the conflict other countries..'.' Bolivia and Uruguay All entrances into and within the, offices, excluding those in employment loan). US economic interests in Africa. nn e h d . Mti words arc more hesitant, are his e xamples of countries receiving twriMins ww ne b ra trm tn n y .