Student outcry arises from
By Kaz Komolafe | September 14, 2011Student Alliance for Sexual Healing, or SASH, a new organization which aims to align students' sexuality with "scriptural standards," is applying for the status of a contracted independent organization. SASH aims to "provide a forum for University students struggling with their sexual identity to discuss their sexuality in an environment that respects their faith," according to an email sent by the organization's leadership to first-year College student Joe Leonard. SASH also places emphasis on changing sexual orientation. "We do primarily focus on the quiet, confidential healing gathering of the minority of people who want to actively change their same sex attraction," the email also said. The group is in the process of updating its constitution to continue seeking CIO status with Student Council, Assistant Dean of Students Michael Citro said in an email. The organization said it was not seeking CIO status and declined to comment further. Aneesha Rao, Student Council vice president for organizations, said a number of LGBTQ organizations, including Queer Student Union, have raised concerns regarding SASH's potential CIO status. "Although SASH claims not to be hostile towards queer people, their message is anti-gay," states an email signed by the executive boards of QSU, Queer & Allied Activism and Sigma Omichron Rho.
