I resisted the urge to write this week’s column about the reasons that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up.

Part of me realizes that I have to stop blaming myself at some point, and another part of me thinks it’s possible that there are more important things going on in the world.

Now I try not to abuse the great powers I hold as a columnist by promoting my personal politics (such as, say, advising you to vote for Kerry) or succumbing to shameful product placement (by, oh, I don’t know, mentioning how much I love Java Coast hot mochas in hopes of getting free coffee). That’s just tacky.

But as both a female and, again, an extremely powerful college newspaper biweekly columnist, I feel it my duty to comment on the recent controversy surrounding the comments made by our interim president.

Honestly, what is the big deal about us female students having to wear uniforms or dress a little more conservatively?

I’ve often thought that it would be so much easier if someone were to tell me what to wear.

And there isn’t a single time that I go sleeveless or wear a skirt above my knees that I don’t fear for my personal safety.

Events such as “Take Back the Night” aim to empower women and show them that being attacked is not their fault, despite the way they may dress or act; however, it’s high time we put an end to that nasty rumor.

“No” means “no,” of course, but surely a mini skirt and stiletto heels speak louder than words.

In fact, we shouldn’t stop merely at dress codes for women.

In a perfect world, all of our decisions should be made for us.

Thinking for myself can be such a burden – I don’t know how men do it!

I don’t pretend to be the voice of all women on campus.

There may even quite a few members of the community who do not agree with my defense of Father Byron’s comments, and that’s OK.

But I know there are others like me who only came to college to find a husband, and we deserve to be heard.