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Divided Issue

Members of the society are divided on
the issue of coeducation. Mike Lynn, a
current member, is a strong advocate for
the admission of women.

Mr. Lynn stated that "besides the
familiar issues of equality and giving
women the same opportunities at the
University that the men have, there is
another issue which is more practical."

"There is the important question of
the survival of the Jefferson Society in
the future," he continued. "The society
needs to take in the best possible
members, and they are often women."