Adrian NorthrupTopics such as euthanasia and abortion are heated issues in today’s society, and this week UW-Eau Claire students had the opportunity to listen to speakers who felt strongly on these issues.
The Lighthouse Society, a student organization that “promotes the sanctity of human life and life issues,” presented four speakers this week in Davies Center who spoke about issues regarding the preservation of human life. The speakers were brought in to inform students about issues concerning the pro-life movement, according to a press release.
“(The topics) cover the main aspects of the pro-life movement,” said senior Nathan Borstad, president of the Lighthouse Society. “(Pro-life) is such an important position, and is something that needs to be talked about more on campus.”
The speakers are a part of the Sanctity of Human Life Week, which ran Monday through today and is taking place for the second consecutive year.
Borstad said he hopes it will become an annual event on campus.
Joleigh Little, coordinator for the Wisconsin Right to Life Teen Program, began the week’s discussions on Monday by speaking about euthanasia.
The topic of euthanasia appeared to be very emotional for Little, who was on the verge of tears throughout her presentation.
Junior Mary Erickson attended the presentation and said Little was very knowledgeable about the topic.
“I thought it was really good to hear from someone who was passionate about a topic and knew what she was talking about,” Erickson said.
She also said although she came in with some knowledge of the issue, she “left with some emotion behind the knowledge.”
“It really opened my eyes,” Erickson said.
The event wraps up tonight with Melinda Gardner, the director of Apple Pregnancy Center of Eau Claire, speaking about abortion at 7 p.m. in the Arrowhead Room of Davies Center.
Erickson, who plans to attend tonight’s presentation, hopes that this week will spark conversation among students on campus.
“I hope that Sanctity of Human Life Week will get people to care about something rather than be passive,” Erickson said. “It is really important that students are educated beyond the
classroom.”
