Portland denied the allegations in a press release Friday, citing a poor work ethic and performance on and off the court as the reasons for Harris' dismissal. Portland also said she supported the university's non-discrimination policy.

"If we have to have a rally every day to proclaim our intrinsic worth, then we will do so," said Black Caucus President Gandarvaka Gray.

Watson said coalition members would continue to hold rallies and boycott university activities unless Portland is dismissed.

"We will ask students to pledge not to participate in the university activities," he said. "If that means not going to class, if that means not participating in any extracurricular activities, then that's what it means."

Kendig added that it would not be in students' best interests to boycott classes.

"They're paying for their education; they ought to get their money's worth," he said.

Undergraduate Student Government President Galen Foulke, who stopped by yesterday's rally, said the issue is of grave concern to him.

"We have to be fair to both sides," he said. "The university definitely needs to be thorough and make sure they're making the right decision."

But Watson said Portland's history of alleged discrimination should be evidence enough for her dismissal.

"Justice delayed is justice denied," he said. "Them taking a snail's pace at doing what is necessary after 25 years of student complaints and demands is tantamount to them not caring."

John Litz (senior-geography) said he personally would like to see Portland dismissed.

"I'm not one to usually take up the flag for the gay community, but this is outrageous," Litz said. "She has a long history of outrageously homophobic remarks."

Assistant Sports Information Director Erin Whiteside said Portland would not comment on the rally.