Editorial: Diversity in the making

It seems like to make things happen right, you just need a little time.

That's the case for the Commission on Multiculturalism's acknowledgment of the recommendations made by members of Marshall's gay community.

After Marshall's colony of Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity for gay, bisexual and progressive men found Rush fliers defaced in February, the debates started.

DLP, The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Outreach program and the Lambda Society requested the university take a stance against the acts of hate on campus.

Some said the university took their time. Others said they needed the time to take the situation seriously.

Whatever the case was, it seems things are going well.

The commission and other campus offices have began working on the recommendations.

According to a Page One story in today's Parthenon the commission supports recommendations to distribute educational materials and have public forums dealing with homophobia, hate crimes, multiculturalism and diversity.

The Student Government Association sponsored the first forum on gay issues Monday night. This was among the ideas in the recommendations.

SGA President Brandi Jacobs said she thinks the forum went well.

ìI'm very pleased with the turnout,î Jacobs said. ìNo, we didn't fill the Don Morris Room but, we had about 25 people, which is a step in the right direction.î

We agree.

Anytime more than 10 people show up for a campus event, you know something's working.

We hope to see the other reasonable recommendations go through without a hitch.

Hopefully what orginial began as a act of hate will open some minds or spread diversity on Marshall's campus.