Explaining Greek Pride

SteveHofstetter · #1 02-28-2002, 07:17 PM

I don't know if this is appropriate here, but I wrote this column in today's Daily Spectator, the newspaper of Columbia University. I hope people enjoy it.

http://www.columbiaspectator.com/vne.../3c7de251eca2a

SAEalumnus · #2 02-28-2002, 07:20 PM

Great article!!! That really says it all!

33girl · #3 02-28-2002, 07:26 PM

Steve, awesome article! Thanks for posting it.

GreekLetterGirl · #4 02-28-2002, 07:27 PM

that is a kick ass article, very weel written and to the point!! What a positive spin on Greeks.... way to go

Siobhan · #5 02-28-2002, 07:47 PM

Wow, that was such an amazing article!

Betarulz! · #6 02-28-2002, 08:04 PM

Steve, brilliant writing as usual. I've been a loyal reader of Observational Humor for over a year now, you're always insightful and right on the point. This article was no exception.

stillwater15 · #7 02-28-2002, 11:04 PM

great article. hopefully, it will dispel some of the myths and stereotypes that accompany those of us are greek.

Peaches-n-Cream · #8 02-28-2002, 11:08 PM

Steve, that was an excellent article!
You should come to the NYC GC meeting in March! We're trying to decide on a date.

12dn94dst · #9 03-01-2002, 12:08 AM

**applause**

lifesaver · #10 03-01-2002, 02:41 AM

You rock. I have been reading observational humor for about a 6 months now. (As a matter of fact the 100 things you need to know for college article has been posted here twice.) Probably the best, take on college life ever. I remember discovering OH and spending two hours in the computer lab laughing my ass off.

The article today was very well written and you truely do a service to the greek community by writing such a piece.

Come back to GC more often. We can definately use your input and wit around here.

For thos enot familliar with steve's work, go to www.collegehumor.com and select observational humor link on the left. Great reading.

SteveHofstetter · #11 03-01-2002, 04:33 AM

Thanks so much for this great feedback. Some people have even been kind enough to leave feedback on the article itself, which can only help show the Columbia Spectator the power of positive coverage of Greek Life. I've also gotten e-mails from across the country, and it looks like people are really forwarding this message out, and I couldn't be prouder.

For those of you who said you read ObservationalHumor, thanks for the extra plug. I'm thinking about sending the column with this weekend's edition. No reason not to abuse my audience. :-)

This is actually the first time I've heard of Greek Chat - a friend of mine told me I should post here. If you do have an NYC Greek Chat convention, let me know - I can always be e-mailed at sih7@columbia.edu.

Again, you guys are awesome - thanks!

chantillylace55 · #12 03-01-2002, 04:37 AM

steve,
awesome article - i absolutely loved it. but it wasn't too much of a suprise hearing such writing come from you. ive been subscribed to obsevation humor for about a year now and its HILARIOUS! i am obsessed!! you're great - keep up the good work! byebye xoxo

KillarneyRose · #13 03-01-2002, 10:25 AM

Great article, Steve! Truly enjoyable reading. I spent a lot of time at Columbia in the late 80's when my then boyfriend (CC '90 and a Sammie) went there. I remember Columbia as being an ultra-liberal place and not very Greek-friendly. I commend you writing this article.

One minor disagreement, however....I personally do not care for shadow puppets. But I guess that's just me...

dzrose93 · #14 03-01-2002, 10:55 AM

What a wonderful article! Thanks so much for sharing it with GC!

Dianne · #15 03-01-2002, 11:20 AM

Wow, you really summed it up! I forwarded it to my chapter's email server so all my sisters could read it, and to my boyfriend who is in a fraternity. I only wish I could forward it to all the anti-greek people at my school!