The Undergraduate Council debated topics ranging from student fitness to student self-identity last night.

In a heated discussion, the Council addressed the non-discrimination policies of the University and the Council for over two hours last night.

In addition, they announced the purchase of $100,000 worth of new equipment for the Malkin Athletic Center (MAC) by an undisclosed donor.

The money will be used to buy cardiovascular equipment including Stairmasters and stationary bicycles. The MAC also plans to acquire new Cybex weight machines.

"The MAC received a $100,000 donation for equipment, to be used immediately," Ashley F. Waters '00 told the Council last night.

Students should see the new equipment in place this year, she said.

Waters said the new weight machines should be more "womenfriendly" because the Cybex machines are suited to both female and male lifters, unlike the current equipment.

According to Waters, Director of Athletics William J. Clearly and Associate Director of Athletics John E. Wentzell are currently deciding which equipment to purchase.

The committee which is in charge of allocating the funds is also considering endorsing additional renovations to the recreational athletic facilities.

These changes have not yet been disclosed.

Gender Identity

After the athletics funding announcement last night, the Council turned to a contraversial discussion about gender identity at Harvard.

The Council voted last night to "urge Harvard College, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University and Radcliffe College to incorporate gender identity into their respective non-discrimination clauses."

The Council also considered amending its own constitution to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.

The results of this vote should be released soon.