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Romero emphasizes fighting for justice, equality on local level
Caitlin Heidbrink
Issue date: 2/11/08 Section: News
Romero recently published a book, "In Defense of Our America: The Fight for Civil Liberties." He described his book as a collection of testimonials by ordinary people, who help to explain the rights they have through their stories.
Senior Claire Couillard didn't know about Romero prior to the discussion. She said Romero's influence is a valuable one, especially during a time of elections.
"Students are getting facts from so many sources. It's nice to get information from someone who's not on one side (of the political spectrum), who stands for all people. I think that's important," she said.
Hawkins said he thinks the university is politically passive compared to many campuses. While there is a committed and passionate few, he said, there are a great number who are not tuned into the current political environment.
Hawkins said Romero is an instrument of inspiration for students on campus during the upcoming elections.
"It's our future and he's representing that," Hawkins said. "It's a scary world to come into and students have to be involved and aware because it's the world we're inheriting."
Senior Claire Couillard didn't know about Romero prior to the discussion. She said Romero's influence is a valuable one, especially during a time of elections.
"Students are getting facts from so many sources. It's nice to get information from someone who's not on one side (of the political spectrum), who stands for all people. I think that's important," she said.
Hawkins said he thinks the university is politically passive compared to many campuses. While there is a committed and passionate few, he said, there are a great number who are not tuned into the current political environment.
Hawkins said Romero is an instrument of inspiration for students on campus during the upcoming elections.
"It's our future and he's representing that," Hawkins said. "It's a scary world to come into and students have to be involved and aware because it's the world we're inheriting."
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