On Feb. 26, 1991 the Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court granted provisional status to Men Stopping Rape as a registered student organization.

We would like to thank the Center for Women Students, the USG Department of Women's Concerns and the USG Sumpreme Court for the support and guidance they provided during the past several months. It was really encouraging to receive such thoughtful assistance from the University community.

Men Stopping Rape is a group dedicated to educating people about the prevalence of rape, domestic violence and sexual assault in our society. We believe that the widespread problem of violence towards women needs to be addressed by men for the simple reason that it is men who are the perpetrators of the violence.

According to FBI estimates, one out of every three women will be a victim of sexual assault in her lifetime. Until we, as men, are willing to question and change some of our beliefs concerning women, violence and sexuality, this terrible injustice will never end.

As an officially recognized organization, Men Stopping Rape hopes to work in a variety of ways, presenting programs, distributing information and providing advocacy and support for different groups and events focusing on sexual assault. Our meetings are at 8 p.m. Mondays in 304 Willard, and new members -- men and women who share our beliefs and are committed to change -- are always welcome.

Next Monday, Feb. 18, we will be viewing the movie "The Accused," and we hope to see many new people. If you are interested in working with the group in achieving our goals, or if you simply want to learn more about these issues and increase your own awareness, please attend. Working together with open minds, men can and must stop rape.