I guess there are ways to show respect without having to stand up or whatnot. I always respect my elders, but I don't see anything wrong with respecting the sisters as they are collegiates and even if they are "newer" alums whom you partied with last year
Personally I think it is a little much to do away with that, but I can totally understand where EO is coming from on that one.
What's really weird is just this past Monday, one of our advisors had to "remind" us that we should stand for alums
So I guess I'm a little confused.