Non Traditional Greek Alliances for Party Purposes

Swamp Thang · #1 03-19-2002, 09:44 AM

Y'all.. I'm still trippin'... a phenomenon like I NEVER thought I
would see is going on at my Alma Mater UAB. The Sigma's, who
traditionally have their week with the Zeta's (last week was Zeta
Week) have somehow talked the Alpha's (who've never shared a week
with ANYBODY) into having BLUE-ICE WEEK at UAB.

I haven't stopped laughing since I saw the poster last night. Now,
I know some are gonna be like,"It's showing Greek U.N.I.T.Y." AND
all that B.s. so be it... But, the Sigmas are already united with
the Zeta's.. so, you know something is up between those two
entities on the yard.

I called my old head UAB Alpha friends last night.. AND THEY'RE IN
DISBELIEF & UPSET...

Is this a sign of things to come? I can't call it.. but if the UAB
QUES and Kappas ever decide to have PRETTY NASTY WEEK.., you're
gonna see a old Head QUe named Swamp Thang beat er'QUE neo and
undergrad responsible in public...

Personally speaking.. I don't care what others do.. It's not gonna kill anybody..... to each his own..

Crimson Ivy week (can't see it).. Poodle Dove Week (can't see it) [put together whatever other combos you'd like]

Honeykiss1974 · #2 03-19-2002, 02:12 PM

IMHO, what is sooo surprising about black men in different frats coming together? Because it hasn't been done that way in the past? Although it might be "untraditional", so what? The thought of having BGLO was probably "so funny and unheard of" to many black people in the early 1900's, but look at all the good things that "being untraditional" lead too.

Swamp Thang · #3 03-19-2002, 02:16 PM

My thing is.. we're already unified.. it's called the NPHC

Rivalry was always a part of Greek life. A part that is often taken too far, but it is a part of its existence. If we all thought alike and wanted to be alike, there would only be one FRAT (Omega of course). :-)

What's makes this seem so strange to me is that it's Two Frats instead of a frat and Sorortity + it's not a one night fundraiser BUT A WHOLE WEEK.

But once again.. To each his own.... Oil and water don't mix.. Gangstaz don't dance, they BOOGIE.. and the QUES need not *chris tucker* evah-eva-eva-eva have a JAM with another Male NPHC org.

now.. that just goes for the Bruhs.. any other NPHC frats that want to Collabo like Ja Rule and (the R&B Singer of the month).. It's all gravy.. TO EACH HIS OWN

Sexy Mocha · #4 03-19-2002, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by Swamp Thang
I can't call it.. but if the UAB
QUES and Kappas ever decide to have PRETTY NASTY WEEK...

LMAO at PRETTY NASTY WEEK!

Swamp Thang · #5 03-19-2002, 03:15 PM

Allrightnaa Sexy mocha.. it ain't that funny

Sexy Mocha · #6 03-19-2002, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Swamp Thang
Allrightnaa Sexy mocha.. it ain't that funny

Yes it is Mr. Swamp Thang

AKA2D '91 · #7 03-19-2002, 05:19 PM

I can't even much fade it either, Swamp Thing....

But, ya never know what the "chil'ren" will do these days.

ClassyLady · #8 03-19-2002, 05:36 PM

I've seen some of the unity weeks. Here, at FAMU, the most active frats and sororities generally always have a unity week during the school year.

Last year, the Alpha's and Ques had ApocQUElypse week. And, the AKAs and Delta's had Beta Alpha Unity week (both of the chapters are named Beta Alpha). The Alpha's and Delta's have also co-sponsored some events here.

Finer Woman10-A-91 · #9 03-19-2002, 07:14 PM

I have no problems with my Sorors or my Frat having parties with whomever they want. We have no regulations banning such activity. Swamp Thang,why assume the worse?

Now some of you may not know it...but Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was introduced to the campus of Howard University by the ladies of both Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta in addition to my fraternity brothers. Thats factual history. Why would that be considered odd? They( dst and akawere there first, and thats just the way you do things...etiquette in presenting was actually very important at one time.

The akas and deltas here in NY had a party last summer...it was called "OOOWeee"

(Cute concept) From what my Kappa friend told me interaction between the 2 was BAD. So maybe they will try again next year. Again, if we want to look at the historical significance, was it really a bad idea? The 2 organizations share a bond in Sisterhood from the beginning...why should aka and dst not embrace it today?

On the fraternity note...
The Black Man better get his house in order and stop sweating the BGLO affiliations...
Y'all still very much an endangered group. Anything you can do to behave in a more unified manner consistent with cultural enlightenment, service, achievement, friendship, not resting on tradition through fellowship is only going to be positive in the movement.

PrettyKitty · #10 03-19-2002, 08:11 PM

Again Soror, well stated. When I was undergrad we did a joint program with the Kappas. It was very successful and we had a good working relationship. Since I have graduated, my chapter has had an excellent relationship with the Alphas sponsoring both a stepshow and parties with them. Shoot one year they even co-sponsored a party with the Iotas. I don't want to repeat verbatum what I said on the Alpha board, but really, people need to get up off these rivalries of the past. I only see one color, and that is black....Carry on...

AKA2D '91 · #11 03-19-2002, 08:27 PM

Why does one have to be on a rivalry of the past, only because one does not agree with organizations forming an "alliance"?

If one supports it, good, if another does not, then that's all good, too.

As an undergraduate, it was unheard on both sides, basically, because there were no other sororities on campus until I was about to graduate (TMI). Therefore, sorors didn't have any rivals. And when organizations did "come back on campus", we still didn't have any rivals. WE did our thing, they did their thing. (still TMI)

Like I said before, the younger folks are doing alot of things and I do not have to agree with any of it, especially what Swamp Thing posted.

rhapsody1922 · #12 03-19-2002, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by Finer Woman10-A-91
On the fraternity note...
The Black Man better get his house in order and stop sweating the BGLO affiliations...
Y'all still very much an endangered group. Anything you can do to behave in a more unified manner consistent with cultural enlightenment, service, achievement, friendship, not resting on tradition through fellowship is only going to be positive in the movement.

I heard that! That is oh so true. I already posted on this topic in the APhiA room so I won't be elobarte. But I too noticed how frats didn't do much collaboration on my undergrad campus. But I will say, they did get along much better than the sororities. Men aren't petty like women can be!

And no I'm not saying ALL women in sororities are petty!

Swamp Thang · #13 03-19-2002, 09:32 PM

this is a good subject.. basically.. I've already stated my stance... We're not: OmegaPsiPhiBetaSigmaAlphaPhiAlphaKappaAlphaPsiIota PhiTheta.. We've always done social projects together..

I've stated this before.. and either peeps aren't reading all the way through before they start posting or it's just not registering...

"To each... his own"......

now.. let's continue chatting...

Let's not be so defensive people.. let's keep taum bout it...

I brought the subject up because it's new to me. So I wanted to see what er'body elses experience is/was with the joint Frat/Sorority Social Functions...

Let's keep chatting

Finer Woman10-A-91 · #14 03-20-2002, 02:44 AM

al·li·ance
Pronunciation: &-'lI-&n(t)s
Function: noun
Date: 13th century
1 a : the state of being allied : the action of allying b : a bond or connection between families, states, parties, or individuals <a closer alliance between government and industry>
2 : an association to further the common interests of the members; specifically : a confederation of nations by treaty
3 : union by relationship in qualities : AFFINITY
4 : a treaty of alliance

Interesting. So aka2d'91 do you think the NPHC serves ANY purpose? And if so, I am curious to know what purpsose do you perceive the NPHC serving?

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Originally posted by AKA2D '91
Why does one have to be on a rivalry of the past, only because one does not agree with organizations forming an "alliance"?

If one supports it, good, if another does not, then that's all good, too.

As an undergraduate, it was unheard on both sides, basically, because there were no other sororities on campus until I was about to graduate (TMI). Therefore, sorors didn't have any rivals. And when organizations did "come back on campus", we still didn't have any rivals. WE did our thing, they did their thing. (still TMI)

Finer Woman10-A-91 · #15 03-20-2002, 03:03 AM

Peace ST,
In the interest of moving forward, and certainly relative to your initial post ... I am posing the same question I asked aka2d91--what if any purpose do you see in having a governing body called the National Panhellenice Council?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Swamp Thang
this is a good subject.. basically.. I've already stated my stance... We're not: OmegaPsiPhiBetaSigmaAlphaPhiAlphaKappaAlphaPsiIota PhiTheta.. We've always done social projects together..

I've stated this before.. and either peeps aren't reading all the way through before they start posting or it's just not registering...

"To each... his own"......

now.. let's continue chatting...

Let's not be so defensive people.. let's keep taum bout it...

I brought the subject up because it's new to me. So I wanted to see what er'body elses experience is/was with the joint Frat/Sorority Social Functions...

Let's keep chatting [/QUOTE