[KappaKittyCat]

It's funny, I've been told the exact same thing by fraternity men on my campus-- that women in general, and especially sorority women, are a great source for recruiting good guys. I've even been known to drop some guy friends at the door of my boys' house-- my best friend being one good example.

It's a shame that "good at beer pong" tops the list of qualifications for a fraternity man, but I'll venture a guess that the Thetas at Yale, like Thetas in general (at least the ones I've come into contact with), are not as shallow as that article made them seem.

I do think that the Beta spokesman made a good point about the Greek system's experiencing an identity crisis, though I don't necessarily agree with his statement that he'd buy the rights to Animal House and prevent its ever being shown again. I love that movie! It's damn funny! I do see his point, however. I know that it's not really like that (most of the time), but others don't.

As for BMP, from what I know of it, it's a great program. It's not a "pledge period," but rather a progressive educational experience. The point is to eliminate a period where there's a clear divide between "brothers" and "pledges," i.e. a period with a potential for hazing. As a friend put it, "This way, I can't tell a new guy to go get me a pizza any more than he can tell me to go get him a pizza." It's done wonders for the chapter at my school, and it's widely respected.

Best wishes to SigEp at Yale!