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EMMANUEL CURRENT Vol. 1 no. 3 March 30, 1983

Special Edition The Mondale Visit

Presidential Candidate

Visits Emmanuel by Patrice Terravecchia

Former Vice-.President WaIter Mondale spoke at Emmanuel College last Friday. Over 550 students and faculty members crowded into the Auditorium to hear the presidential candidate give his proposals on El Salvador, education, and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Mondale said the reason- he was a politician was to help form a "socially just, non-discriminatory system . " Throughout his proposals he made clear that, "We can't look away. We must be­come intellectually and emotionally involved in the work of humankind."

Mondale criticized the Reagan admini­stration 's treatment of El Salvador's situation. " The cause of social justice has been set back. We need a new policy true to American values, " he said.

Mondale proposed further allying with countries who support democratic "values and countries such as Venezuela, Colom­bia, Spain and Costa Rica that could "broaden diversities."

Mondale said if elected president, he 'would work towards negotiations and a cease-fire in El Salvador. He thinks in­forming the American people of the truth is very important and said, "We must tell the world what we see in El Salvador." He argued that if United States citizens

are to make decisions they must be in­formed . "We need not only to know but to feel other people's problems," Mondale added.

Mondale stressed the importance of an education in today's troubled world. He accused Reagan of attempting "to rob this country of the most precious re­sources ." Mondale said if elected "every youngster regardless of financial back­ground," would be able to go to college.

Mondale in speaking to the all-women's college said he would like to "preserve the constitution with ERA." He com­pared the situation to women suffragettes trying to get the right to vote, and part of his presidential - campaign is to help pass ERA.

The Emmanuel College community welcomed Mondale with handshakes and a respectful ovation . President of the College, Sr. Janet Eisner, introduced Mondale to the crowd. She said this forum provided students and faculty with an opportunity to hear Mondale ' s opinions and to engage in those issues ..yith questions.

Dr. Marie~ Natoli, a political-science professor at Emmanuel College, preceded Mondale's speech with a brief explana­tion of the American political system.

((Lights, Action-No Camera?" by Catharine Flynn and Betsy Malone

Last Friday former Vice President Walter Mondale came to Emmanuel for an Educational forum . Just how did Emmanuel get Mondale here? With the help of Margaret McKenna, Emmanuel trustee and graduate of the class of 1967, the P resident ' s Office got Mondale to choose EmmanU(;1 for his forum. Ms. McKenna was the Deputy Under Secre­tary for the Department of Education in the Carter Administration. It was through her that the connection with Emmanuel was made.

On Monday night, March 21st, a meet­ing was held at Emmanuel. Among others in attendance were Nancy Sandman, Director of Development; Bonnie Brock, Director of Conferences, an"d Jan Doherty, Director of Public Relations .

At this meeting plans were finalized for the Mondale visit. By Tuesday morning the word was spreading. All around campus signs announcing the visit were posted and notices were sent to students in their P .O. boxes. The S.R.O. called several area colleges and invited them to come and join in the forum. Emmanuel's Political Science club sprung into action and invited its counterparts at area schools. -

The auditorium itself was readied for the visit with new backdrop curtains and several Emmanuel signs. Mr. Mondale's podium not only had the Emmanuel seal on it but also a sign reading, "Emmanuel College, Boston, Ma." An Emmanuel banner formed the backdrop for Mr. Mondale as he spoke.

Early Friday morning KISS 108 gave coverage to the upcoming Mondale visit to Emmanuel. The Boston Globe men­tioned that Mr. Mondale would "meet with students and officials" on Friday morning. According to Ms. Sandman, Emmanuel invited Time, Newsweek, all major area newspapers, suburban area papers and the networks to cover the story. One local station said it -would cover the story but never came. A private photographer was hired by Emmanuel to record the event. Dr. Steven Bloom, Jean Danti " 8-5" and Shannon Reddy "85" videotaped the speech . Michelle Markarian "83", an intern at KISS 108, taped the speech for the station.

Surprisingly no local newscasts cover­ed the story on Friday night and the Boston Globe did not mention Mondale

even being in Boston on Friday. Nancy Sandman, Director of Development, thinks this was due to the fact that Mr. Mondale was in Boston on both Tuesday and Thursday and had received media coverage then. By Friday the media had everything they needed.

Even with the minimal coverage, several pictures were taken of Mondale in which the words "Emmanuel College" are present. The class of 1984 presented Mondale with a T-shirt reading "Em­manuel 84" on the front and " Mondale" on the back. The photographers snapped wildly. Who know£ where pictures with "Emma" in them will pop up? An addi­tional bonus, cited by Ms. Sandman, is that having Mondale come to Emmanuel will create opportunities for others to come and speak. '

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Student Impressions by Mary Boyle

When ex- Vice President Walter Mon­dale spoke at Emmanuel College many students had different comments to make on the whole presentation. I went around asking students what their opinion of the event was and these are some of their res~~es. .

Jean Danti (class of '85) I thought the questions were done well and his responses were excellent. He was brief, friendly , and warm. His values were well set and his priorities straightforward. I was glad to see that education was a primary concern .

Andrea Decusati (class of '86) I felt that his speech on El Salvador was one of promise and gave an optimistic outlook

' toward U.S. peace and aid to third world countries. His visit also made students more aware of politics.

Beth Plucas (class of '85) I thought the question period was too short. I thought he spent too much time speaking on El Salvador. I thought Dr. Natoli and the students involved did a great job.

Stasia Barrett (class of '84) He came across as a very warm and well-informed person. I think he handled the curveball question from the Boston College. student quite well.

Cathy Flynn (class of '84) He seemed very personable. I liked his stands on issues lmd I'll keep him in mind in the '84 elections.

Jackie CroweD (continuing ed.) I really liked him. I liked his support for student aid and the Equal Rights Amendment. I also thought he expressed his stand on El Salvador very well .

Anonymous It was good but I'm really disappointed with the lack of publicity. I am upset that the television media was absent.

Kathy Gavini (class of '86) i thought It was really interesting because I am a Political Science major, but I was dis­appointed at the shortness of the question and answer pe~iod .

Anonymous I thought it was good but there weren't as many people there as I expected. I was disappointed that it wasn't on television or in the newspapers.

Trishia Casey (class of '85) I think it showed us important issues regarding Education, ERA, and El Salvador.

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Waiting for Wal"ter' Mondale by Donna Froio

The campus parking-lot was filling , rapidly. There were four security officers directing people wher~ to p8.Tk. ~tudents, faculty, and admjnistration alike were busy preparing for the visit of former Vice-President, Walter Mondale.

Two. students made their way to the " audit,?riu,m. It was only 10:45, ,but they , wanted to get good seats; after all, the auditoriutn.is very small.

They walked through the doorway. "Where should we sit?" "Let's sit up front, I want to get good seats." They proceeded down the aisle.

-"Are these seats good?" -"No, these are too far back; :' let's

sit in the second' row. " . . , -"I want to sit in the third row, I

don't want to be in any pictures." -"Okay." The auditorium was coming to life.

There was a 'man setting up speakers and microphones. The video equipment was being -tested.

I wonder if any TV statio~ will cover

(his?7'11 have to watch the news tonight if they do.

Tape reCorders were set up. "Testing 1, 2, 3'. Testing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5,4, 3, 2, 1."

It's almost 12:00. The auditorium is filled. I wonder when he'll get here?

The usherettes kept bothering people for questions. They also passed out cam-paign buttons. '

-"Here they come again. I wonder .wbat ,they want now." , _ " Does anybody have any questions

to ask?" - "We already gave our questions." -"All right." Then it Was 12:15. Walter Mondale

"hact not arrived yet. Dr. Natoli gave a speech on the presidency. The audience nervously awaited Mondale's arrival. A low rumble went through the crowd. And suddenly a giggle . "Did you hear that nervous giggle?" Then came the moment we had all been waiting for. Through the midst of flashing bulbs, in walked Walter Mondale.

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by Peggy Sheehan , It all began with a simple notice from

Sister Janet informing the college com­munity that Walter Mondale would be addressing students and faculty on Friday, March 25.

What happened after that notice, and the uproar it caused, can be seen in a humorous light as the Emmanuel com­munity prepared for celebrity status.

The first problem to be surmounted was letting some people know just who Mondale was . .. "Vice President-re-' member him-supports the ERA." " ... Oh, yeah ... "

Another crucial problem which affec­ted the event directly and displayed some of the major concerns surrounding this political event: "What to wear." Some felt it was crucial to wear their "Emma" sweatshirts and display school spirit while others felt nothing but suits would do. '

Needless to say, I'm sure the attire chosen impressed Mondale greatly-after all, there were only about 550 outfits for him to see.

Much to the pleasure of the student body, classes at 1~:30 were cancelled. This did not hurt Mondale's campaign at all. One student was overheard saying, "Chern is cancelled Friday?! This guy has my vote."

Not only were classes cancelled, but the Whole college seemed to stop func­tioning on Friday afternoon.

Offices were closed and any event scheduled was postponed-such as the Communication. Club trip to "People a,re Talking."

Overall, the event went off quite well . There was a large turnout of students­but how many have to ask the question: Was I hoping for ABC to broadcast my face across the nation?

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Mondale is his o\Vn man by Anne ZarreUa •

One year before the United States Pre- Experience with the Carter Adminis-sidential race gets going in full swing. tration strengthened Mondale's focus on Walter Mondale is campaigning heavily which way the country should be heading to insure that he is the candidate who will and gave him confidence that he was the be on the Democratic ticket. At 55, Mon- man to put the country going in the right dale is one of the leaders of the Demo- direction. Mondale's main problem, how­cratic party. Curren polls show him the ever, is what some have termed the front-runner for the Democratic "Carter drag." It is feared that Mondale's nomination, and instead of his support association with Carter has left the weakening as other Democrats throw public with negative thoughts toward his their hats into the ring, Mondale seems chances as president. It has been his goal to be getting stronger. in his current campaign to redefine his

A native of Minnesota, Walter Mon- image as one who has erriergedfrom his dale has a solid background in both state past experiences very much his own man

. and federal, government. His father, a with his own ideas. In his announcement Methodist minister, greatly influenced for Presidential candidacy, Mondale his interest in politics at an early age. stated, "I know the White House; I know While in college, Mondale proved him- I how to shape a government; I know how self to be a hard worker and loyal sup- to manage; I know how to lead." porter to Hubert Humphrey in his sena- Recently he has been spending more torial campaign. He went on to receive a time with businessmen and is developing degree in law from the University of some conservative tendencies-he is a Minnesota, but the ~mpression he, made liberal on domestic policies but can be on Humphrey was not forgotten. In 1960 hard-nosed when it comes to foreign under Humphrey's strong recommenda- affairs. tion, Mondale was appointed Minnesota's Domestically, Mondale sees a future

, Attorney General. In 1964, when Hum- of reinvesting in our talents. as a nation. phrey became Vice President, Mondale He calls this our "American Advantage" proceeded to fill his seat in the Senate-a, and his domestic policies encourage go­seat which he filled until his own turn at vernment spending on programs that will the vice president's office in 1976 under enhance this advantage; funds for educ(l­the Carter Administration. tion and job-training; a public works

Mondale himself had taken a shci at program that will build up nation's de-, the President's office beginning a cam- caying roads and promote employment;

paign effort in 1974 for the 1976 election. and other social programs for the elderly He soon withdrew, because he had no and disabled. These step-by-step mea­clear objective for the country. In 1976 sures Mondale feels would focus on the Carter picked him up as his running American know-how rather than relying mate, however; and their victory over on the quick-fix approaches that leave Gerald Ford took them to the White the future of the country lying in the laps House. of big business.

As Vice President, Mondale got first Mondale is seeking to bring interest hand experience on the operations of the rates down which would attract invest­Chief Executive Office. The first vice ments of small businesses. He is also president to occupy an office in the , seeking to invest fecleral dollars in pro­White House, Mondale proved to be an grams that will get industries moving invaluable tool to Carter; he sat in on again. His ideas toward industry are sessions between Carter and foreign heads carried over to his policies on foreign of state, and became one of the President's trade. Mondale wants to establish a mar­top advisers. From the start of , his vi~~ ketplace where the American product presidential career 'to the finish he :main- has full involvement. He is leaning to­tained the respect of the President, his ward protectionism to let EuroPe and staff, and Congress-so much so, that Japan know that if there is' a trade war, his ~uccessor, George I'~ush, called ~i~ , ;this cQuntry 'yill Jigh~ wit~ fuil force. the best' model' ·Of any previous "Vice '- Mo'ndale'srud that he's on to our ene-President. Cont. on page 4 '

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Why Didn"t You See Walter Mondale

·.on March 25, 1983? byM.K.Flnn

It dawned on me that there were quite a few strays on campus while Walter Mondale was speaking in the auditorium on March 25, 1983. Didn't these people know that the ex-Vice-President of The United States was here at Emmanuel­Didn't they care? My curiosity began to overwhelm me. What was wrong with these people?

ST. JOSEPH'S DORMITORY: I be­gan my quest for some sort of explana­tion here. I walked into an open dorm room and asked the student, "Why aren't you over in the auditorium listening to Walter Mondale?" She responded, "I just don't feel good-none of my friends are going-I don't know if I could go by myself and sit through a lecture ... " She went on to tell me that she went disco­dancing the night before. She had her TV set on to Marcus Welby, M.D. I left her alone to watch her program in peace.

A little disoriented with my first inter­. viewee I went down to the fourth floor ,

. where I found five angry girls by the middle phone. They informed me that two of them had gotten their cars towed. "Mr. Harrington thinks he is great be­cause "whoosie" is here with all the security and all. They told me I had until 3 in the afternoon to move it. And I went out there this morning and it's gone. I swear Sgt. Brown is so gross. He had a DISGUSTING bumper sticker on his GREASE MOBILE. ReaIiy, this is an all­girl's school. If you ask me I think you should write a story about this." Maybe I wil). Well , these people seemed to have more important things on their mind, the least of which was Walter Mondale-

where were they going to get $80.00 to get their cars back?

CAFETERIA: My next plan of action -I approached a table of foreign students-told them 'Walter was here­asked why they weren't there. "I'm from Puerto Rico; I won't even be able to understand him .. .I'd rather be here than there." "Good answer," I told her. I would not go either if I did not under­stand English too well-especially a politician's English.

I went back to St. Joe's and asked an older woman, one whom we are all familiar with, why she wasn't there. "Well, honey, I had to be here to relieve the student so she could go over to see him. And, you know, I only get a half­hour lunch. I could not wait because he (Walter) was late and my time is devoted to Emmanuel." Now, I think that was a . great answer. How about you?

I talked to several people allover cam­pus that day; were any of them you? Why didn't you go see Walter Mondale on March 25, 1983?

"Because I have to type." "I'd rather be working." "He was late; I had to get back to

work. " "I haven't got the time." "I don't know, I'm sorry." "I'm not really into politics ." " I had' a meeting with a teacher, but

she didn't show up." "?07ox/!* that! I don 't care." " I'm on my lunch break." Why wasn't I there, you might be ask­

ing? I was more interested in finding out why you weren't there!

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mies but rather than encourage a cold war attitude with the Soviets, he is opting for nuclear freeze negotiations which would "reverse this mindless, wasteful madness."

Mondale's campaign is steering away from negativism, preferring to focus on positive outlooks to boost employment and industry. If he keeps going with the· strength that he has buih up, the Demo­crats may be able to gain back their pro­gressive attitude of a government and ~ople that work together.

Mondale's experience indicates in fact, that he is a skillful leader and negotiator. After twelve years in the Senate, he has emerged with few enemies and with the knowledge of how to deal with Congress. It has been said that he is a man who knows how to listen. He is constantly listening for new ideas; by absorbing people's opinions and weeding out the rough spots, he presents ideas as polished products that will be useful to the country.

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