Even under such circumstances, the evidence of such a clear and present threat must be "irrefutable" before the TCUJ can act prior to the serving of due process.

Members of the Committee on Student Life said they did not believe that the one-paragraph statement from Catalano on which TCUJ's decision was based constituted irrefutable evidence of discrimination.

Now, pending a hearing, the TCUJ could still investigate Catalano's complaint and again de-recognize TCF.

However, if the TCUJ does choose to follow up, it will have to do so next year, as Tufts' spring semester has already ended.

The delay presents difficulties for TCUJ and for TCF, both of which are electing new leaders for the fall, because the discussion will be continued by students who had no part in the initial decision.

The only returning participants on either side are Jody and Curtis Chang, chaplains to TCF and staff members for InterVarsity, a national Christian group with which TCF is affiliated.

Jin Park, a member of this year's TCF Senior Leaders' Team, said he is confident, however, that next year's team will share the same position should debate pick up next fall.

TCUJ representatives could not be reached for comment this week, as Tufts' semester has already ended.