The resolution, which designated March 19 through March 23 as "Peace Week" on campus, ultimately wouldn't have been voted on during the Tuesday evening meeting because it wasn't backed by a student senator, said SGA President Stephen Lynch. The way it was written, however, gave the group pause because it felt it wasn't inclusive to all views.

The group's image was also a concern for them.

Having been resurrected on campus for only two years, some members were worried that the organization, which has focused on campus issues such as getting ADA-compliant bathrooms and text book prices, would go from relative obscurity to association with other, more vocal campus groups.

One group members particularly bristled at being associated with is Purdue Calumet's Social Justice Club, which is known for its in-your-face tactics.

"I think it's important that we don't come off as anti-war, because people will immediately say that the SJC is behind it, and you know the reputation SJC has," said Senate member Crystal Watson.

"I support the resolution, but people don't pay attention to us, and that's not the kind of attention we want."

SGA Vice President Danielle Ciesielski, also a member of the Social Justice Club, was more worried the resolution, which she deemed "weak," would come off as a hollow gesture and suggested perhaps changing the tone of it to "Stop Ignoring and Start Talking About the Iraq War."

"As a member of SJC, I know there's still a lot of support for the war," she said. "And the direction of our group is toward campus issues."

Eve Bottando, a graduate assistant who brought the resolution before the SGA, was disappointed with the discussion, though not surprised.

"People aren't sure how to handle issue," said Bottando, who teaches entry-level speech.

"But I think if the SGA reflected on their role, they'd realize it's not just about toilet seats.

"By either acting on the resolution or not acting on it, they're making a decision."