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Student JUSTICE Psu·s Administration of Justice association takes on some heavy topics. liT . J.he Administration of Justice Association (AJA) has been trying to fly for the last 17 years. We've been active two years now and I think that is a good sign," said Aleta Joy Talley, President of the 89-90 AJA. "In one short year, we have changed our reputation from that of bonehead cops and all the garbage that goes along with the idea of cops, to an organization that is socially concious and is active in affecting change on campus," she said. Although Administration of Justice is generally understood to only include the areas of law, this year's AJA has addressed many issues broadening their appeal to the university. The Coke Boycott Coalition, which has since segued into the Anti Apartheid Task Force, started with the AJA. "Justice covers every aspect of life- social, ethical- not just law enforcement and corrections. This was the idea when we decided we should address apartheid," said Talley. "It was our idea originally that if we form a coalition of students to address this issue that we are going to be more effective, stronger, and seen as a force to be reckoned with instead of just the cop shop that nobody has ever paid attention to." The AJA has also increased its appeal towards stu– dents who are interested in the field of justice. During the fall term the AJA had several guest speakers attend meetings. Tom Culhane, a personnel representative of 38 Above: Aleda Joy Talley speaks at a Coke boycott press conference with Mohammad Hassan. Photo by Tom Boyd. Right: Listening to other supporters, Aleda Joy Talley answered questions about the Coke boycott issue. Photo by Tom Boyd