2008 Woodie Awards
Roberts, ABC's Stossel to host political talks
By: Jackie Smith
Issue date: 3/17/08 Section: News
Campus Conservatives will open the doors of political discussion to Central Michigan University when they bring two speakers this week.
British political commentator Andrew Roberts will present at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium while ABC's "20/20" co-anchor John Stossel will appear at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium.
"I'm definitely interested in seeing them come (to campus)," said Chase Canning, Campus Conservatives president and Lambertville sophomore. "Stossel, I haven't had the chance to see speak."
Stossel and Roberts were among many possible speakers proposed at the beginning of the academic year.
"We usually have a meeting and take suggestions - some will get used and some won't," said John Klumpp, Wyoming, Mich. freshman and Campus Conservatives member. "Other speakers may come from the connections of former group president Dennis Lennox."
Lennox, a Topinabee junior, said Stossel and Roberts have been in the running to speak since November or December.
Each speaker was arranged through an association of private donors. The group received no financial assistance from the university. Because CMU has no final approval of speakers, the only factor determining their appearance is whether the proper funds are secured.
"These speakers aren't cheap," Lennox said. "If it weren't for private donors, it wouldn't be possible."
Campus Conservatives typically hosts two to three speakers per semester. However, Stossel and Roberts are the latest of 11 speakers so far this year.
Lennox said Campus Conservatives is enthused to see speakers whose views differ from the "usual suspects."
"It's nice to have an alternative perspective," Lennox said. "We're hoping it'll be well-received."
John Stossel, a Libertarian, is not traditionally conservative, yet his economic values are what specifically interest Campus Conservatives.
"He's a very prominent journalist," said political science assistant professor Jayne Cherie Strachan. "I think it's fine we have diversity in views on campus."
British political commentator Andrew Roberts will present at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Charles V. Park Library Auditorium while ABC's "20/20" co-anchor John Stossel will appear at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Warriner Hall's Plachta Auditorium.
"I'm definitely interested in seeing them come (to campus)," said Chase Canning, Campus Conservatives president and Lambertville sophomore. "Stossel, I haven't had the chance to see speak."
Stossel and Roberts were among many possible speakers proposed at the beginning of the academic year.
"We usually have a meeting and take suggestions - some will get used and some won't," said John Klumpp, Wyoming, Mich. freshman and Campus Conservatives member. "Other speakers may come from the connections of former group president Dennis Lennox."
Lennox, a Topinabee junior, said Stossel and Roberts have been in the running to speak since November or December.
Each speaker was arranged through an association of private donors. The group received no financial assistance from the university. Because CMU has no final approval of speakers, the only factor determining their appearance is whether the proper funds are secured.
"These speakers aren't cheap," Lennox said. "If it weren't for private donors, it wouldn't be possible."
Campus Conservatives typically hosts two to three speakers per semester. However, Stossel and Roberts are the latest of 11 speakers so far this year.
Lennox said Campus Conservatives is enthused to see speakers whose views differ from the "usual suspects."
"It's nice to have an alternative perspective," Lennox said. "We're hoping it'll be well-received."
John Stossel, a Libertarian, is not traditionally conservative, yet his economic values are what specifically interest Campus Conservatives.
"He's a very prominent journalist," said political science assistant professor Jayne Cherie Strachan. "I think it's fine we have diversity in views on campus."
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Student
posted 3/17/08 @ 10:02 AM EST
It's about time conservatives have a speaker at CMU.
Liberal
posted 3/17/08 @ 12:32 PM EST
Where do they get the mullah? These people have to be expensive.
Emily
posted 3/17/08 @ 1:02 PM EST
As a Conservative, I'm happy there will finally be a speaker for us at CMU. The school has for too long brought in Liberal speakers. They never pay for Conservative speakers. (Continued…)
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