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School stato Presidential Candidates’Stance on the Issues CIVIL KICHTS Q. TO T5 O X;E0R(;E -Backs W. BUSH constitutional amendment banning same- sex marriage ■ -Has opposed and supported affirmative action -Opposes gay adoptions I -JOHff;:.. gainst KERRlT4f^e-sex marriage, 'fecks mefits, Supports ^Sfirmalive action -Supports gay adoption DEFENSE ordered limited NMD (National Missile Defense) system deployed by 2004 -Would increase military jEpendittg 4.2 aat, OSes -In^gsst in new eqi^ment, pay,'besnefits for service people ENVIRON-MENT -Propose $1.7 billion to develop hydrogen- powered fuel cells -Favors opening refuge for gas and oil exploration -Supports solution to improve air quality and mpg increase for SUVs HEALTH CARE -Promotes renewable fuel resources, especially ethanol -Opposes oil exploration in Arctic -Push new gas requirements, hybrid cars, hydrogen fuel -Supports reducing drug costs for low-income patients and adding drug benefit to Medicare -Would place limits on patient lawsuits against HMOs -Financial incentives to lower drug cost -Fund all health care by overturning tax cuts -Allow patients to sue HMOs HOMELAND SECURITY -Sijpports Patriot Ai -Propose increasin budget to enforce immigrati laws SOCIAL ISSUES -Opposes n -Backs let Patriot Ac expire -Speed immigration process, border patrols latefjsaid 'shrmsfed nation -More international involvement to beat al Qaeda, secure peace upjjorts lOrtion -Opposes death penalty -Funds No Child Left Behind ~ FAXES & -SI^ENDINCt -Signed two tax cut bills -Reduce deficit by holding spending increases to 4 percent -Supports investing some Social Security in stocks -Repeal tax cuts for wealthy -Reduce deficit by watching corporate loopholes -Opposes privatizing S.S. look for opinion pieces on Kerry, Bnsh, Nader and the nndecided piatform in the Octoher 29 issue, if you are interested in writing in support of Kerry or Nader piease centact us. SGA Vice President On Th* Moniraat CoMaga Stutfant Voica WHETSTONE Montreal College Box 839 Montreat, NC 28757 828.669.8012 Ext. 3675 whetstone@montreat.edu from the Editor Editor in Chief Asst. Managing Editor Graphic Design/ layout Features/Column Editor Business Manager Sponsor/Advisor Volunteer Advisor Konnt?y Blythe April Heyward Brittany Anderson April Heyward Luke Snyder Anita Sayles Bob Graham Staff Writers Tyler Greene Mandi Fields Tony Moreau Mary Jane Shafer LeAnn Lane Bccca Snyder Cassie Pavone Photographers Joel Nonh Tiffany Stoddart Steve Carter : Ashley House Web 1 Dan Windmillcr j The Whetstone is published monthly while school IS in session. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of Montreal College or its staff. All submis sions become property of The Whetstone. Funding for this paper is provided by our advertisers. Student Activities Budget, and the Office of Alumni Affairs. Visit our Web site at www.momreat.edu/whetstone. Please direct any questions or comments to the editor at/ \^etstone@montreat.edu. J Page 2, Oct. 7,2004 by Kortney Blythe Every year we send out at least one issue of The Whetstone to Montreal affiliates (alumni, parents, friends, board members, etc.), and every year people ask why. Current students (SPAS and SAS) and the Black Mountain community see every issue of tlie paper. But alumni and friends of the college often times miss out on what’s hap pening fi-om a student’s perspec tive. I know that when I graduate I want to read The Whetstone along with Class Notes and Reflections, because a student newspaper puts a different slant on things and covers a wider range of topics and issues. However, one thing that’s lacking in our publication is alumni input and involvement. If you are inter ested in writing about any number of things, fi'om current events and news from abroad to book reviews and opinion pieces, please e-mail whetstone@montreat.edu. And if something delights you, displeases you, or perplexes you about any aspect of The Whetstone please, please give us a call or e-mail or letter. We are constantly striving to improve The Whetstone and include in it what the students want to know and read. We push for excellence in everything because we are to glorify God in all we do; and what would it say if we praised Him with the “just get it done” junk that already permeates our society? In closing, thank you for taking the time to look over the paper and I hope that seeing Montreat news through students’ eyes is refreshing and enjoyable! Strategic Planning by Tony Moreau Dr. Stmble noted in his inaugural address that developing a strategic plan for the college was a high pri ority. In developing this plan, it is veiy important to first understand what we are to become, to envision the future, document it, and then develop strategies and initiatives to transform our present circumstances into that future condition. Your SGA would like input from each of you on what the future looks like. Envision yourself in 2015 and write down what you observe by completing the phrase, “I see...” Describe the students in terms of their interests, farnily history, goals and objectives. What does the aca demic program look like? What is the composition of the faculty? What do students do when they graduate: what is their impact on society? What does the campus look like? What is tlie relationship of the college to the greater Asheville area, the church, local business and min istries? Answers to these questions, will provide true insiglit into our values and the direction we need to seek. Please send your Campus 2015 observationstoSGA@montreat.edu. All suggestions are forwarded to the Strategic Planning Comriiittee. We also encourage you to register on the Strategic Planning Committee Web page and actively participate in the discussions and surveys. Alumni and friends can also register and participate in the Strategic Planning process at Hwvv: montreat, edu/mymontreat. Black Mountain Apartment 2 Bed 1 Bath • Heat Pump w/ Central Air ^Washer/Dryer Connection Excellent Condition $495 a month w w w . t r i P I _Phone: 828.684.9116 eAproperty.com The Whetstone
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