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Page 7 The Panther September 19,1980 Clark for Carter BY DEBORAH FRANKLIN AND LISA JOINER Panther Staff Reporters The upcoming Presidential election has the United States in turmoil. The question on whether to vote for Carter, Reagan, or Anderson is on most of America’s mind, with the exception of Clark College, that is. Clark College is definitely Carter Country. A survey from a cross - section of people around the campus shows that Carter is the leading contender. A total of 25 people were interviewed. Of the 25, 68 percent said that they would vote for Carter, 28 percent were undecided and 4 percent were for Reagan. The consensus among the Carter supporters was that he was the best choice because a) he has more experience already beingthe presidentand b) he has done more for blacks such as ap pointing blacks to high positions, for example Patricia Harris, director of HEW. There were other reasons people had decided that Carter was their man. Kevin Sommerville, a Democrate and senior at Clark, says the reason he’s voting for Carter is because “Reagan is a racist.” Ed Martin states, “Anytime the Ku Klux Klan en dorses a candidate that can didate is not for me. Keith Stamps a senior, states, “Yes, I’m voting for Carter but I would like to see the day when there’s a ticket with Andrew Young for President and Julian Bond for vice president.” ( Bryant Ivey, junior, replies, “If I vote it’ll probably be for Carter just for the mere fact Carter has already been in office for four years. I don’t think that we should keep changing every four years. It’s not fair to the people to keep changing presidents with new ideas and philosophies.” Jason Lary commented, “Carter stands for helping blacks and he’s not a hothead about war. He has a strong military hand.” From the faculty’s point of view, Dr. Florence Robinson, director of music, said, “Even though Carter has problems I’d like to give him another chance. Anderson is not a strong enough candidate to win. I’ve been dis turbed by some of the statements Reagan has made.” Larry Hardy, math teacher, states, “I have no other alternative. Reagan’s ideas are not together. His views on foreign policy are not together. His views on foreign policy are not in tune with our policy of peace.” When Dr. Herb Eichelberger, mass communications instruc tor, was asked, "Who do you plan to vote for in the 1980 Presidential election?” he replied, “That’s a good ques tion! I voted for John Kennedy in the primary. I signed a petition to get John Anderson on the ballot but I might vote for Jimmy Carter. I really haven’t decided.” Clyde Robertson probably summed up the Carter’s sup porters’ views when he explained “Choosing between Carter and Reagan is like picking the better of two evils.” Carrying 28 percent.of the poll the undecided pollsters had a variety of reasons for their uncertainty. Regina Jones explains, “Well, I’m just not sure who I want to vote for.” continued on page 10 Lori Ford interned with the Peace Corps in Washington. Internship Enriches BY SHERRY JONES Panther Entertainment Editor "I would not trade the experience and the intellectual growth I attained this summer for anything,’’ said Lori Ford. What did the Clark College journalism major do during the summer that was so enriching? She participated in the first Peace Corps Summer Intern Program in Washington, D.C. Designed for students atten ding historically black, Hispanic or Native American colleges and universities, fifteen students participated in the program. Their schedules included workshops in the morning and work experience during the afternoon. The main objective of the program is to increase the awareness of the Peace Corps to minorities and show them the importance of becoming in volved in affairs internationally. During the eight-week program, the students covered issues dealing with the Third World development. Ford worked with a newspaper for Peace Corps Volunteers, The Peace Corps Times. The Peace Corps is an independent section of Action (the federal volunteer service agency) and is headed by Richard Celests. Approximately 1 6,000 Peace Corps volunteers from across the world work in 59 developing nations. VETERANS Your Armed Forces Experience Is Worth Money!!!! If you got out as an E4 with 3 years, you can earn $80.52 per weekend, or $1360.44 per year including 2 weeks annual training with your local reserve unit. For More Information, Call Your Local Army Representative at z 1-800-282-8968.