"Most of these differences are voiced mainly among non-board members," she says.

In addition, Okasi says the BSA is not always presented with clear-cut issues against which to rally.

Speaking of the reaction of former club president Kristen M. Clarke '97 to the publishing of The Bell Curve, Okasi says, "She was faced with a political situation, so she responded."

Tackling such a high-profile issue ensured last year's board an activist reputation, Okasi says, when in reality "the activities remain pretty much the same."

She cites the Million Man March as the most high-profile political event the BSA was involved in this year.

Regardless of varying perceptions of the BSA's purpose, Okasi says she finds the thought of a non-activist black student organization ludicrous.

"Our very breath is political," she says.