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Student Interests

The survey demonstrated that students want
Council to become involved in international
and national issues where student interests are
at stake and that "have a direct effect on the
students."

The environment, race relations and the war
in Indochina were the three principal national
issues which concerned students and Council
members alike. Also of concern to both was
crime and violence, and population growth.
When ranked in order of importance by both
students and Council, both groups held similar
opinions as the degree of importance of
each issue.

Mr. Mannix stated that he felt the Student
Council accurately reflected the opinions and
beliefs of the student body.