[irishpipes]

Hey EC, I'm not trying to pick a fight. I know that is how things work. I am just thinking that some smaller groups wonder how they can get on these larger campuses, and they can't if the preference is always given to the larger national groups. I would argue that one of the groups you mentioned does not have any notable strength in Kansas (no offense to them), but is just better known nationally than some of the other NPCs. (In fact they have relatively recently closed at KU, as has mine.)

I know that groups need to show local alumnae support in order to be chosen for colonization, and I am glad that many campuses give preference to groups with existing charters. This does, however, further the vicious cycle that the big just get bigger. But who said all was fair in life or the NPC? Just random thoughts.