Students find ways to lend hand in Campaign 2000 By Yael Kohen Daily Staff Reporter SOMERSWORTH, N.H. - Gore supporters who crowded into the Hilltop Equestrian Center ranged from small children rallying with their parents to veterans and union members, but the presence of college students could not be ignored. Forty students traveling together on a bus represented several different environmental groups from different universities across the nation. They have been touring the campaign trail to learn about the different candidates' views on the environment. All the candidates have spoken about the importance of preserving the environment, said Washington State University student Doug Israel, a volunteer for Campus Green Vote. But "none of the candidates have addressed the issues specifically," he added. Issues that candidates fail to discuss include global warming, Israel said. Students also loudly voiced their support for Gore at his rally yesterday. "He's a man of the people," said Hera Mcleod, a George Washington University student, adding that as a college student she finds her education to be highly expensive and supports college tax relief. But not all students are concerned with tax relief for higher education. GW student Jennifer Jaketic said she supports Gore's health care position because "it'll help my parents when they're that age, it'll help me when I am that age and it'll help my children." Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said that students bring unique qualities to a campaign. "What student's can bring is idealism, new fresh ideas, not burdened by the past, and energy and enthusiasm," Harkin said. "Their vital to any campaign." The Gore Group an organization of volunteers that invite students and adults to participate in the campaign making phone calls and adding morale. Other students have spent time volunteering in other ways. Maureen Walsh, a student from Fordham University in New York, came to New Hampshire to participate in Gore's campaign. She and several of her friends were conducting "visuals" - standing on the side of the road holding signs up for drivers to see. "He cares about college students," Fordham student Laura Khoshab said. And despite the defense against Bradley's attacks that seem to have riled up the crowd causing them to boo at the mention of Bradley's name. Sarah Lawrence College student Jonathan Blum said he feels that Gore is the most sincere candidate. Khoshab added to that by saying that she feels that he is more qualified to be president than Bradley. !--HexWeb XT 2.2.0 --> Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said that students bring unique qualities to a campaign. "What students can bring is idealism, new fresh ideas, not burdened by the past, and energy and enthusiasm," Harkin said. "Their vital to any campaign." Maureen Walsh, a student from Fordham University in New York, came to New Hampshire to participate in Gore's campaign. She and several of her friends were conducting "visuals" - standing on the side of the road holding signs up for drivers to see. "He cares about college students," Fordham student Laura Khoshab said. The defense against Bradley's attacks riled up the crowd, causing them to boo at the mention of Bradley's name. Sarah Lawrence College student Jonathan Blum said he feels that Gore is the most sincere candidate. Khoshab added to that by saying that she feels that he is more qualified to be president than Bradley. LOUIS BROWN/Daily 5-year-old Casey Methot watches Al Gore speak at a rally yesterday in Somersworth, N.H. Originally on page 1A in the 1-31-2000 issue of the Daily.