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UNIVERSITY
University Democrats are missing
from this yearns general elections
By Catherine Hawley
E met a id Associate Editor
A confusing and sometimes antagonistic transi
tion has rendered the University Democrats virtu
ally nonexistent in the weeks preceding the gen
eral elections.
After severing its ties last June with the Demo
crat it Party of I,ane County and changing its
name to reflect a progressive, non-partisan orien
tation. University Democrats — now officially
known as Progressive Students Action Committee
has stagnated for lack of leadership, said The
rese DuBravac. former University Democrats co
chairwoman.
"(PSAC) does exist; it's waiting for people to
see it,” DuBravac said “It needs leadership."
Meanwhile, another student is attempting to re
vive a c ampus group to serve the purpose of the
former U Dems to work within the Democratic
Party on local, state and national issues
Don Stull, a senior majoring in rhetoric and
communic ation, said he is in the process of re
registering I 'diversity Democ rats with the ASl '<)
Hnwcvet neither group has l>een organized in
time to pattic ipate in elec turn c ampaigns this fall,
a fat t that DuBravac: said she finds disappointing
There are some close races; espet tally for gov
ernor.” she said
Stull agreed it was unfortunate that no Demo
cratic student group was active on c ampus during
the i ampaign season hut said most students inter
ested in party |H>litics have helped out in specific
races, either as individuals or as part of groups
such as Students for Roberts or Students for
Choice.
Stull’s University Democrats and the leaderloss
PSAC are the result of a split with the county
branch of the Democratic Party that started about
a year ago.
At that time, PSAC' was still known as Univer
sity Democrats and was headed by chairman Rob
ert Kenneth U Deem members attended monthly
planning meetings of the Democratic Party of
lame County and also receiver! "matched funds"
from the county party — a dollar for every one
the student group raised on its own, up to $T*0 a
month.
DuBravac said trouble arose after the county or
ganization loaned $400 to U Denis in September
to begin a progressive campus newspaper. How
ever. the final product. The Student Insurgent
upset many member* of the county Democrats,
who called the publication "too radical,"
DuBravac said
At the county party s insistence, tne insurgent
separated from the University Democrats — al
though both continue to share office space with
Catalyst Films in EMU Suite 1 — and Kenneth re
signed from University Democrats to devote his
time to tile new paper.
Hut even after the Insurgent's connection with
tiie Democratic Party was removed and freshman
Heather Wright was elected to replace Kenneth,
many students believed the more moderate coun
ty Democrats continued to discount their "activ
ist" views on issues such as gay and lesbian
rights. Central America and abortion, DuBravac
said.
The difference in goals between the students
and the rest of the party members soon became
marked, and arguments became "counterproduc
tive.” she said.
After disaffiliating with the county party in
lune. University Democrats changed its name to
PS AC. with the intention of providing an outlet
for progressive ideas on campus without regard
to party ties.
However. Stull said he was "disheartened" to
hear of the name change. He worked last year
with the party at the county level, although he
did attend a few University Democrats meetings,
and from his point of view, the students were
moving further away from political participation.
"In some ways (the disaffiliation) left a void
when the party needed organization tin* most."
lie said.
Stull said he is reviving University Democrats
to "take party action rather than engage in philo
sophical quarreling over the direction of Univer
sity Democrats."
He said he still believes he is the target of some
bitterness stemming from a failed bid for the posi
tion of 1990-91 U Dems chairman made last
spring, shortly before disaffiliation. Hut, Stull
said he sees no conflict between the revived Uni
versity Democrats and PSAC.
"No doubt we’ll be addressing some of the
same issues," he said. "However, we want to
provide the necessary action to implement the in
volvement with as many Democratic leaders as
possible "
DuBravac acknowledged that Stull's run for of
fice was resented by some "protective" group
members at the time, but she agreed that the two
new groups should be able to cooperate, once
they're off the ground.
It would tie great if they could work together
and co-sponsor some events." she said
STUDENTS • FACULTY • STAFF
Flu Uaauualieu
Influenza vaccinations will be given at the
Student Health Center every WEDNESDAY.
THURSDAY. AND FRIDAY FROM 8:00 a m
to 9 00 am beginning October 24th and
continuing until the end of Fall term Only
one injection is needed
Annual flu immunizations ARE
RECOMMENDED for the following:
1 Healthy persons 65 years or older
2. Persons with long term heart or lung
problems
3 Persons with any of the following: kidney
disease, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, anemia,
severe asthma, and conditions which
compromise immune mechanism
Influenza vaccine MAY be given to persons wishing
to reduce their chances of catching the flu, persons
who provide essential community services, and stu
dents or others in schools or colleges
Students $3.50
Faculty and Staff $4.00
For more information, call the
STUDENT HEALTH CENTER af (346) 4441
OFT
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and the
OREGON LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
Endorses Senator Grattan Kerans
Democrat Senate Dist. 20
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