StudentsWin Some, LoseSome

By Matt Swinehart

Liberty University was not starved for politicalinvolvement during thelocaland national elections of 1996. CollegeRepublicans and Studentsfora Moral America were both actively involved in campaigning forGeorge Landrith and otherGOP candidates.

TheCR set out withthe goalof informing every voter in the Lynchburg areaofthecontrasts between the candidates.CR did so throughsignwaves,phonecallsand literaturedrops.CR alsoheldamock electiontopromote voting among college students.

Students fora Moral America spent time recruiting high school voters and campaigning for Landrith SMA also held a rally for Landrithto givestudentsaplatform tolearnaboutthe candidate.

"The election of1996was a victory for the conservative movement," saidLibertyUniversityCollegeRepublican Chairman Aaron

Mullins. "The Republican House was reelectedand theGOP gained two seatsin the Senate."Mullins noted thatthisSenate willbethe most pro-life Senate in history. Mullins added, "President Bill Clintonhad to campaignonRepublican valuesto win."

WWM C radio, C-91, kept the campus updated on election night. News directorsSarah Pollak and Jamie Hallundertook this event to provide a hands-on experience for broadcast students and to "go all out" since thiswas theonlyelection year that current Libertystudents would experience.

Above:Members oftheStudent Government Association enjoyed a sunny parade in downtown Lynchburg. Left: Student Body PresidentCraig Long took thetimetohelpa studentwithvoting registration Below left: Members of SGA met regularlytoaddressstudent concerns.Below right: Politicalleaders like Steve Forbesfound allies in this conservative community.