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All parties from all of the different perspectives have finally come together and agreed to one forum to be moderated by the non-partisan Columbia Political Union (CPU).  Columbia University College Republicans (CUCR), Everyone Allied Against Homophobia (EAAH), Columbia Queer Alliance (CQA), Black Students Organization (BSO), and the Columbia University Democrats (CU Dems) will all be in attendance on Wednesday, April 6, from 8 PM to 11 PM in 203 Mathematics. 

After apparently initially going behind each other's backs and scheduling rival forums on different days out of spite for each other and then the same time on the same day, CUCR and the pro-Safe Space parties will be able to look each other in the face when making their claims about the necessity of safe spaces on Columbia's campus. 

The Columbia Political Union-- the same folks who hosted former RNC chairman Michael Steele on campus earlier this semester-- has for its mission statement "to increase political involvement, create fora for open discussion and debate, and provide access to information."

THIS WEDNESDAY there will be a discussion in 203 Math to discuss safe spaces. The facebook event page as well as the posters themsevles have generated a lot of discussion.

One commenter on the facebook event page wrote:

CUCR's flyers were misleading, inflammatory, and puerile, but they've done their job: conversation has exploded on campus about the symbolism and reality of safe spaces, and why they're necessary. There's inarguably a lot wrong with the GOP flyers - for one, they don't distinguish between simple club spaces on campus and the symbolic pink "safe space" flyers, which aim for ubiquity and exist as a product of the string of suicides earlier in the year that were clear reminders that homophobia is still very real in this country.

Which is a clear indication of the passion behind these arguments as well as the way these posters have stimulated conversation.

To add your voice to the conversation, vote on CPU's poll and go to Math 203 THIS WEDNESDAY at 8pm -- CPU (and cubpub) will be there to cover the event. So come if you want a chance to see yourself hipsterized like these cool people.

According to a poll posted by CPU this Wednesday, a majority of people who voted are "pro" safe-space.

15 people voted "Safe spaces emphasize difference"

105 people voted "Safe spaces are a positive thing in the community"

and 4 are ambivilant.

But don't worry. You can still get your vote in. Click here to cast your own vote.

The final resolution passed with 51 senators voting in favor, 17 opposed, and 1 abstention, a 74% margin.

Shortly after the meeting concluded the University released a statement praising the senate's proceedings:

“We appreciate the diligent work by the University Senate in fostering a robust debate on the issue of military engagement and ROTC," the statement read. "As in any diverse, open community there will always be a range of strongly held opinions on such important issues. But as President Bollinger stated after last December’s Congressional vote, the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell offers an historic opportunity for universities to reconsider their own policies as well. As planned, we look forward to sharing the Senate resolution with the Council of Deans and seeking an official conclusion on this matter by the end of the semester.”

Click here for a liveblog of the proceedings.

Students are protesting ROTC today chanting catchy slogans such as “They say ROTC. We say democracy!" outside of the Law School, where the USenate is discussing ROTC.

If you are interested in debating this topic, attend the Safe Space Forum next Wednesday and in the mean time, feel free to vote in CPU's latest poll about Safe Spaces to express your opnion.

Continue reading for the full text of CUCR's Safe Space poster.

Columbia University College Republicans (CUCR) has slipped pink flyers under doors. The front side declares that "My room is a SAFE SPACE" -- and then lists a series of groups including: Democrats, Republicans, Scientologists, Canadians, Baby-boomers, and Hipsters (NYU ID required).

The back is a four-paragraph explanation on the problem with safe spaces. Excerpted below:

Rather than promoting inclusivity, "safe spaces" emphasize the differences between students and legitimize a mentality of on-campus victimization. ... Although it sounds absurd, at Columbia there are even separate gradation ceremonies for particular minority groups (LGBTQ, Black, Latino, and Asian). While discrimination should be rooted out at all levels, university subsidized and promoted labels do nothing but perpetuate stereotyping.

The Safe Space Forum to discuss these issues will be held on Wednesday, April 6th at 8pm in 203 Mathematics.

This issue has consistently been brought up as a point of annoyance and frustration among Columbia and Barnard students.  In fact, it has been looked at by leaders in student government in the past, but logistical problems with the swiping computer systems among other reasons including possible antagonism between Columbia women and Barnard women have prevented any headway.

The USenate's resolution to condone military engagement but welcome ROTC back to campus is circulating among the faculty.

This doesn't mean that ROTC will definitely come back to campus. We will find out for sure in April. More than just the USenate has to sign off on it, so we'll see.

You can read the full document here -- if you ignore the text in red that demands it remain internal. :)