Kerry talks policy with Boston students
Outlines new college funding platform

BY KATHRINE SCHMIDT
Daily Staff Writer

John Kerry, Democratic primary presidential candidate, addressed approximately 200 Boston area students at Harvard's Kirkland House on Monday.

This group of Boston students, said coordinator of Students for Kerry at Northeastern Makeese Motley, "sends a communal message that we believe in John Kerry".

The organization of Tufts Students for Kerry, was well-represented. "We really try to energize students, get them active in realizing how important this race is," senior Liz Richardson said.

Although the Tufts Democrats does not specifically endorse a primary candidate, many members attended the event to generate interest and enthusiasm.

The reception served as a unique student opportunity before each of the primary candidates is interviewed by Chris Matthews for "Hardball", a MSNBC program to be filmed at Harvard this week.

Kerry discussed his presidential platform and encouraged students to participate in politics. Continued...