Two resolutions regarding the reaffirmation of the Veishea pledge for next April’s celebration were tabled until next week’s meeting for the Government of the Student Body.

The first resolution, which was introduced at last week’s meeting, was scheduled to be voted on Wednesday. The second resolution was scheduled for its first reading.

Formal discussion on both resolutions was postponed until next week.

Both resolutions, if passed, would reaffirm the pledge to make Veishea a “safe and alcohol-free” celebration. The pledge was adopted for 1998’s event and adopted again for 1999 in response to alcohol-related violence during past Veishea weekends.

The resolutions differ in one major respect. The first resolution would simply reaffirm the pledge, while the second resolution contains an additional clause objecting to the ultimatum issued by the administration to the students. “The continuation of the Veishea celebration is contingent on the approval of the GSB and other campus organizations,” according to the resolution.

“Ever since dry Veishea started two years ago, I have heard complaints from people that [Veishea] was being run by the administration,” said Luke DeKoster, RCA, who drafted the second resolution. “People object to being treated like we can’t make a decision. This expresses the frustration that causes.”

DeKoster was quick to point out that the clause was not meant as an attack on ISU President Martin Jischke.

“I don’t see it as an insult to President Jischke,” he said. “He has always been really honest with me. This is a simple statement of opinion.”

Jischke said he was happy that GSB has began discussing the resolutions regarding the pledge.

“I’m pleased the students proposed a resolution prior to the discussions between us,” Jischke said.

“Regarding the second resolution, the pledge grew out of discussions with student leaders in light of the murder two years ago,” he said. “It became apparent we had to do something.”

The most appropriate course of action seemed to be making Veishea an alcohol-free celebration, in hopes of preventing future acts of violence.

“We put it to the student leaders, and if they weren’t prepared for a dry Veishea, we would end the Veishea tradition,” Jischke said. “Due to the danger and history of Veishea, I think this is an issue we need to discuss every year. The process involves the students, and it leaves the university’s position clear.”

Matt Craft, GSB president, addressed the issue of the alienated rights of students who are 21 or older

“I think the concept is worth it,” Craft said. “I believe sacrificing two days of drinking is a small sacrifice to make.”

Senators did not express whether they support or object the resolutions, but they will spend time this week consulting their constituents on the issue.

“I’m not saying I support either one,” said Alex Olson, off campus. “As a general statement, everyone has to remember someone died. It could happen again.”