The College Libertarians had their first meeting for the 2010-2011 school year Aug. 25. The goal of the first meeting was to brainstorm about ideas for the coming semester. Attendees contributed not only ideas, but also libertarian humor and wit to the meeting.
The College Libertarian group's constitution was first ratified last fall.
At the meeting, a few ideas suggested for the semester were staging debates and having movie nights, as well as demonstrations.
Members present at the meeting agreed that they want free speech to be allowed all over campus. Currently, demonstrations can only be held at the designated "Free Expression Areas," according to the university website.
These Free Expression Areas are defined as the two grass lawns directly bordering the sports center parking lot and the Student Union, with sidewalks on three sides
The group has several ideas on tap for the semester.
"AASU Day is the central focus for the fall semester right now," said senior B.J. Edenfield.
He said the group plans to have a booth and games at the event.
Acting president for the College Libertarians Gabriel Aquino said he can offer a "cure for society."
Aquino was recently appointed state chair for the Young Americans for Liberty, a group formed as a continuation of the Students for Ron Paul organization.
"I didn't like being isolated in my ideology," he said. "I felt like it was a good vehicle for putting my ideas into the political realm."
Aquino said his goal is to get AASU's campus more involved with YAL.
According to YAL's website, the political organization seeks to "recruit, train, educate and mobilize students on the ideals of liberty and the Constitution."
AASU's College Libertarians group seeks to be part of the YAL's state convention in Athens next April.
"I want to see real change in the system," said senior Terry Cannon.
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