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Old 03-04-2015, 07:36 PM
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FWIW, the reason why groups hold these functions is that food-related philanthropy events tend to be very popular with college students, who have to eat and like to socialize with other Greeks. My daughter's chapter does their "Pi Phi Brings You Wings" chicken wings philanthropy event 3x a year and it is a huge hit than incorporates their angels/wings symbol. They take orders and deliver, and they sell them at a booth.

I have been part of these conversations as members try to figure out an appealing, yet easy, food to serve. I'm sure the chapter thought queso would be popular and fairly easy to package/sell. This chapter could have served queso without any culturally insensitive or stereotypical advertising. If a Latina woman was offended by the posters, that's what matters and I think the exec council was wise to consider this a lesson learned and cancel the event.
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