Stetson Reporter

• Food Service attempting to meet student complaints with changes in the Commons Page 6 • . "Discoverhow well the various - ■ Greek organizations stack up in the Performance Report, for 1991-92 Page 14 © Poetry exposition by students from Poetry at an Uncouth Hour and - the Literary Magazine Page 15 Clinton's Daytona visit draws student participation By Lily Garcia and Angle Brown Governor Bill Clinton's Presidential Bus Tour stopped briefly in Daytona Beach on Monday for a private rally at Bethune-Cookman College and a larger gathering at thebeach' sband shell. The group consistedofBill Clinton, Al Gore, and their wives Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore. Also in attendance were several Florida political figures, including Bob Graham, Buddy McKay, and local nominees for public office. The Clinton campaign extended a personal invitation to the Stetson Young Democrats and chartered a Gray Line bus to transport Clinton supporters from the CUB stepsto the Bethune-Cookman College auditorium. The rally, scheduled to begin at 8:45am, included an hour and a half prelude during which the Bethune Cookman choirs offered renditions of various gospel and secular selections. A standing ovation welcomed the Clinton party when they made their appearance at 9:45am. Loaded with cameras, telephones, computers, and other communication equipment, the press quickly established them- Standing before a sign that read' 'Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve'' and confronted with an audience consisting largely of col lege students, Bill Clinton befittingly related the importance of education to his goal of making the U.S. a competitive participant in an increasingly challenging world marketplace. Following his speech, Doug Lee, who was in attendance with his wife, closed the rally with Bookstore sells Carter books o supplement his visit.speech By Donald Hitchcock Staff Writer With former President Jimmy Carter coming to Stetson in a few weeks, the university seems to be undergoing some changes. One detail that is noticeable is that the campus bookstore is now carryingtwo of the seven books authored by Carter in the "Recommended Book" section. If taken advantage of, these books should give more insight to the private life and presidential term of the nation's leader, which are, for most undergraduates, justvague grade school memories. The more serious of the two book, Keeping Faith: Memoirs of a President, was a number one best seller, published in ] 982 after he left the office of President. The memoir covers major issues (i.e. Iran Hostage Crisis) in the thirty-ninth president's term in office. As an outsider to Washington, Carter gives a home town insight into the dealings of our nation's capital. The 596 pager will set you back $17.50 and takes sometime to read, but it is well work the effort. Political Science and History majors might be interested in this book. The more personable book, An Outdoor Journal: Adventures and Reflections, a Personal Memoir, was a New York Times Best-seller printed in 1988 that covers the lighter side of the president and his time away from the oval office. Starting from his childhood in rural Plains, Georgia, this See Books page 4 Clinton and Gore on the road to change America. selves at the rear ofthe auditorium. The president of BCC introduced Bob Graham, who in turn presented Vice Presidential nominee Al Gore. Al Gore presented his belief about the proper direction for the United States in the next four years. He was interrupted several times by loud applause. Al Gore prefaced his introduction of Bill Clinton with a summary of his achievements in the state of Arkansas and a prediction of his success if elected President. Bill Clinton's speech was an enumeration of his various economic and social policies. He focused on the future of education, which he believes is in jeopardy under the Bush/Reagan xtlicies. a convocation. Bill and Hillary Clinton and Al and Tipper Gore descended from the stage and made their way down a line of supporters who waited to shake hands and ask for autographs. Within a few minutes, the team had left Bethune- Cookman College for the Daytona Beach band shell. Proceedings at the band shell were interrupted briefly by a scuffle at the front ofthe crowd in which several Stetson Bush supporters were later implicated. Following the Daytona Beach rallies, the Clinton-Gore bus tour left for other Florida gatherings. Florida polls reflected an increased support for the Clinton- Gore ticket after their completion 1 ofthe HoridajBusTour. ____j