By YASMINE RICHARD
yasmine@du2.byu.edu
With island sounds in the air and the sun in their faces the Student Honor Association offered icy treats to students who adhere to the dress and grooming standards.
The booth was part of the Student Honor Association's 'Don't get caught short' campaign, designed to encourage students to promote honor and wear knee length shorts even in the summertime said Solomon Sogunro, 23, a sophomore from Silver Springs, Md., majoring in zoology.
According to their mission statement the SHA seeks to inspire individual students, empowered by a spirit of honor, to lead with strong, moral character. For 2 years now the SHA has promoted honor and integrity throughout campus with firesides, presentations, and campaigns like the 'Don't get caught short campaign' and 'Circle of Honor' said Ebony Keith, 20, a junior from New Jersey, majoring in psychology.
Crystal Goodwin, 20, a sophomore from Seattle, Wash., majoring in graphic design, said that she is proud to be part of the SHA because it means that it she can promote honor without being intimidated.
'Following the Honor Code is something that is good, respectable, and fun at the same time,' Goodwin said.
Megan Rasmussen, 19, a sophomore from Orem, with an open major said that working in the SHA is the best job on campus because you meet new people all the who want to commit to the Honor Code.
'We (SHA) went to the dorms and talked to the girls about the new style of slit skirt that is in style and told them that the length of the outfit isn't the only think that you have to watch out for but the slit must be to the knee too. Many of the girls didn't know that,' Rasmussen said.
Jeanie Papic, the coordinator of the SHA, said that students need to protect their privilege and set an example for those visiting BYU.
'When people come on campus and see students noncompliant with the dress and grooming standards they get upset and complain to school officials,' Papic said.
Susan Humphrey, 21, a junior from Glendora, Calif., majoring in home economics and education, agreed with Papic when it comes to her right to wear shorts on campus.
'It probably would make me mad that people are jeopardizing my right to wear shorts by not following the set standards,' Humphrey said.
Kari Schumacher, 21, a senior from Hawaii, majoring in health education, acknowledges that BYU is a private university, but doesn't agree with the tactics used by some to enforce the Honor Code.
'I don't think it's right for people to abuse the Honor Code and make people feel intimidated by it. It's the students choice and I don't think it should be taken away from them,' Schumacher said.
Will Varner, 25, a junior from Azusa, Calif., majoring in graphic design said that you should approach someone in a loving way if you see that they are having a difficult time adhering to the standards.
'Encourage, don't rebuke,' said Varner.
The SHA is sponsoring a 4-on-4 Volleyball Tournament on May 22, from 9-6pm at Kiwanis Park. The tournament will have men, women, and co-ed divisions and is free of charge. The event is free of charge but those who wish to participate must sign-up in 4414 WSC by 5pm, May 19.