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Politically active Making Their Voices Heard
No t everyone hasthe opportunity to see Oliver North and John Sununu inthe same month. The LU Young Republicans (YR) had this opportunity.
YR isanational organizationcomprisedofseveralmillioncollege students.
"We formed theLU branch because we wanted to have an active political group on campus,"Jay Williams, club chairman, said.
The clubhelpedinthe 1992 Bush-Quayle campaign by participatinginfund-raising breakfasts and demonstrationsatpolitical rallies.
"We'regettingthe wordout that LU wants tobeactive," Williamssaid.
"We want to be known in Lynchburg,Va.as people who care."
The club was immediately noticed in Lynchburg, and their photo appeared on the frontpage of TheNews & Advance, along with an article covering their debate with the Young Democrats of Lynchburg.
In addition totheiractive political stand, they are also a social club.
"Wealsowantto use this as an evangelistic tool," Williamssaid.
Theclubhas several different committees, including: community service, campaigns, public relations, constitutional, membership, newsletter and activities committees.
"Wewantto makestudents more aware,"Williamssaid. "Weneedto show community leaders that Christians can be involvedpolitically."*^
By Jennifer Hale
