Destiny of STRAIGHT approaches

The Undergraduate Student Government Supreme Court expects a full house on Sunday when they rule on the fate of STRAIGHT.

Although the name STRAIGHT is not recognizable to some students, the pending court decision already has others questioning its purpose and their own beliefs.

"Is there really a purpose for it?" asked Lesia Skrypoczka (sophomore-public relations). "To set up a charter versus other organizations?"

Manny Rivera (sophomore-biochemistry) agreed that there is no purpose for a "pro-straight" organization.

"You don't hear (straight) people say, 'I was walking down the street and I was afraid for my life,' " Rivera said.

Rape victims have safe places to congregate, Rivera said, and so do lesbians, gays and bisexuals. But, he said, he does not understand why straight people would need to do this.

STRAIGHT downplays the gay-bashing lesbians and gays receive, said Devon Adams (senior-English).

"Everyone has the right to their own beliefs," Adams said. "But personally, I don't like (STRAIGHT). There's gay-bashing in town . . . and this just adds to it. If they start this, what else is going to happen?"

Student support of STRAIGHT is hard to find, but it does exist. Jamie Graff (sophomore-finance) believes that STRAIGHT has the right to voice their opinions.

"I don't agree with the gay views," Graff said. "(STRAIGHT's) just reacting to the way the gay and lesbian group expresses their views."

Graff, like many students, was confused between whether STRAIGHT is anti-gay or pro-heterosexuality.

"It's a thin line," he said.

The USG Supreme Court's meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday in 301 HUB. This is the second time the room has changed to accommodate for the expected number of students, Justice Bryan Weis said. The court has 30 days to decide on STRAIGHT's charter.