February 16, 1989

30 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTION 0102

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
STUDENT UNION
Sponsored by:

Journalism Representatives

Jim Mahoney
I<ris Jones

Authored by:

Journalism Represen ta ti ve
A RESOLUTION

Jim Mahoney

WHEREAS:

U.C.B. has recently made a statement of policy against sexual
harassment as follows: "It is the policy of the University of
Colorado at Boulder to maintain the University community as
a place of work, taking appropiate action against those who
violate the University's policy prohibiting sexual harassment."
Later, the document defines harassment in part by noting it is
behavior that creates an environment that is" ••• intimidating,
hostile, or offensive ••• " and,

WHEREAS:

An opinion was stated in the Feb. 6, 1989 issue of the Campus
Press Fine Line open opinion section stating "Stop Rape, say
Yes"; and,

WHEREAS:

U.C.S.U. Legislative Council vehemently regards the message
intimidating, hostile, and offensive to women and men; and,

WHEREAS:
All persons, especially those in employment of the Press,
would benefit greatly from attending a Sexual Harassment
awareness seminar like D.A.R.E. and would be better able to
assess messages as to their applicability under the UCB
Sexual Harassment policy ••• THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student
Union, THAT:
SECTION 1:

We stand staunchly opposed to the message printed in the
February 6, 1989 issue of the Campus Press fine line stating,
"STOP RAPE, say Yes". This ad represents an opinion of
ignorance and a blatant disregard for the rights of women and
men to say "no" to any act of sexual aggression.

SECTION 2:

Since the Campus Press has on record the following policy:
"The Campus Press reserves the right to reject any Fine Line
item that in the Campus Press' judgment is obscene, racist,
sexist, or in any way offensive to any segment of our
readership." They should in the future show better judgement
in adhering to, and enforcing this policy.

SECTION 3:

In support of the University Policy on Sexual Harassment we
strongly recommend that all persons, especially every
employee of every department of the Campus Press attend,
along with the Cultural

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'Awareness seminar already mandated by the Campus Press, a
seminar ·on sexual harassment such as the D.A.R.E. program
supported by U.C.S.U. in order to increase their awareness of
sexual harassment.
SECTION 4:

This resolution takes effect upon passage.

SECTION 5:

A copy of this resolution will be sent to the Campus Press
for distribution among the staff.

iTf6/89.- PASSES ·- l.EGISLA TIVE COUNCIL - 1st Reading - 9-(J-7
2/23/89 - FAILED - LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - 2nd Reading - 8-8-2