Group one-sided in promoting God debate

With the semester drawing to a close, the Campus Activities Board prepares to spend $8,000 of next year’s budget.

Jonathan BeVille, junior mass communications major, made a proposal to bring Helen Thomas, former White House bureau chief for 57 years, to Missouri Southern.

“She’s a very outspoken woman, and she’s very feisty,” BeVille said.

The current proposal is set to bring Thomas to campus on Sept. 8 of 2003.

While no decision was set in stone, the general consensus of the eight board members present was that it seemed to be a worthwhile idea.

In upcoming events, “The Existence of God” debate is set for 7 p.m. Monday, in Taylor Auditorium. The event, which cost CAB $7,500, is free to everyone.

Representatives from CAB have been calling local churches in hopes of gaining a larger turnout. However, the promoting has been somewhat one-sided.

“We should try to contact people from the other side,” Blackford said, referring to people with non-Christian beliefs.

CAB is also working with the Sustainability class to co-sponsor its Earth Day project. Even though Earth Day is Tuesday, the event is set to take place on Thursday.

Jenkins Dirt is scheduled to perform, and numerous radio and television stations are going to be on hand to help promote the event. The class asked the board for $800 and received $500.

Dutch Kelly, a representative from the Sustainability class, was pleased with the way things are going.

“It’s all going very well; we’re very happy about it,” she said.

The Board also announced it is taking applications for executive positions, including president, vice president, secretary, and numerous activities chairs.

Students who are interested can stop by Billingsly Student Center, Room 102, and pick up an application.

The applications are due back by Wednesday, and interviews for the positions will be 1 to 4 p.m. April 30.

The next CAB meeting is set for 2 p.m. Monday, in the second floor lounge of Billingsly Student Center. The meeting is open to all students.