[aurorablue]

To Ladygreek,

I never said that the "ICE COLD" chant has been with Alpha since their inception but it is dear to them. Also you say that things in the NPHC orgs have changed over the years and yet you can't understand why newer members (80's, 90's, present) value stepping. Maybe it's because it's their thing and they like to do it. Possibly because it encourages unity, discipline, creativity, teamwork, etc. etc. and I was a stepmistress myself so I know. Also I can just tell that you and I probably have some very different views about "sorority," intake vs. pledging (not hazing), etc. etc. and probably value different things...and that's quite alright. I should also point out that while we are the same, the different NPHC orgs are also different and have different history and values. What you value and hold dear may not be the same things that I value and hold dear or that our sorors value and hold dear. And no one is wrong, we're just different and have a right to different feelings and opinions. What we don't need to do is put eachother's values down and invalidate them.

To AXID670,

You're absolutely right, everything I found on the web about the Vanilla Ice/Alpha case talks about him being sued by a California undergrad chapter. Unfortunately I don't remember all the specifics, I only remember that it was a hot topic at the time and rumors were flying in every direction. But the bottom line is that it was an issue. If you'd really like to know the whole story, you will have to ask an Alpha about it (who was around at the time).

To blkwebman,

I heard that rumor as well.

Peace.
Aurorablue, SGRho, Spr. 93