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07-08-2008, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nittanyalum
And why, exactly, do you all care so much? You're all securely there in your "top tiers", right? Then just stay up on your high horses and let these other groups go about their business. There's a way to be "elite" without being judgmental jerks, you'll grow as men when you figure out how to do it.
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everyone was minding their own business until the sig nu guy came in here touting this colony as the best chapter in the nation
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07-08-2008, 05:49 PM
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everyone was minding their own business until the sig nu guy came in here touting this colony as the best chapter in the nation
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And....????
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07-08-2008, 05:51 PM
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everyone was minding their own business until the sig nu guy came in here touting this colony as the best chapter in the nation
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OMG! Not that.
The internet is serious business. We can't let something like that happen!
On a more serious note, I can see where he was coming from. Like me, he has been a part of a colonization process. Seeing the advantages that this KU chapter has versus what we had in our respective colonies tells us that there's huge potential here. I don't think anyone would argue that the KU Sigma Nu chapter is going to be measurably the "best" in any way shape or form on campus. Will they offer a unique experience and access to grateful and supportive alums? Absolutely.
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07-08-2008, 05:51 PM
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And....????
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why are hating on us all the place?
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07-08-2008, 05:55 PM
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why are hating on us all the place?
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Wow, height of irony.
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07-08-2008, 06:07 PM
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I think the point is that someone wanted to know what the best houses at Kansas are. I understand that a colony offers something to a certain kind of person, but we all agree that Sigma Nu at Kansas is clearly not currently one of the top houses there. So it was not a correct answer to the question to suggest that it is, and I see no reason why people should be vilified for pointing that out.
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07-08-2008, 06:16 PM
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I think the point is that someone wanted to know what the best houses at Kansas are. I understand that a colony offers something to a certain kind of person, but we all agree that Sigma Nu at Kansas is clearly not currently one of the top houses there. So it was not a correct answer to the question to suggest that it is, and I see no reason why people should be vilified for pointing that out.
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Answering the question was fine, differing opinions were fine, debating with the over-zealous alum was fine. But the last page or so was rapidly turning from simply "pointing that out" into a frat-pounding that the colony doesn't need nor did it bring it upon itself.
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07-08-2008, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nittanyalum
Answering the question was fine, differing opinions were fine, debating with the over-zealous alum was fine. But the last page or so was rapidly turning from simply "pointing that out" into a frat-pounding that the colony doesn't need nor did it bring it upon itself.
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I didn't read that conversation as it panned out, but looking back it looks like two jokes about the overzealous e-recruiter prompted a lot of defending that I don't think the colony particularly deserved either, but really who cares.
And if "frat-pounding" has the same meaning as the (joke) term "frat slam", I think you may be using it incorrectly.
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07-08-2008, 06:23 PM
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And if "frat-pounding" has the same meaning as the (joke) term "frat slam", I think you may be using it incorrectly.
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I kind of made it up (I thought), so I don't know what "frat slam" is (left my fratspeak to English dictionary at home, dang!), but it doesn't sound good. I probably didn't mean that, whatever it is (and I don't need a definition, that's ok).
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07-08-2008, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by nittanyalum
I kind of made it up (I thought), so I don't know what "frat slam" is (left my fratspeak to English dictionary at home, dang!), but it doesn't sound good. I probably didn't mean that, whatever it is (and I don't need a definition, that's ok).
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fratslamming fratmattresses.
And by the way, that sounds really gay.
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07-08-2008, 06:43 PM
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Maybe you said it all, one Fraternity at the KU Campus and not all! 
I guess it would depend on which Fraternity you are refering to and how close they are!
If they are a Jewish Fraternity that may be true. But knowing a bit about KU recruitment, over all you are incorrect!
KU has a strong Greek Community with big houses and memberships for most!
But of course in The Major Houses membership counts!
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Actually, the member I spoke to was from Lambda Chi Alpha.
About Sigma Nu: They have only been off campus for four years, and they did exist in some form or another the whole time. They have moved back into their chapter house, which is very nice (despite being haunted). They already have a greater presence on campus than several other fraternities (Phi Taus and TKEs seem to be MIA around here).
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07-08-2008, 08:59 PM
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ghosts are fratastic.
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07-12-2008, 12:03 AM
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This is one of the most foolish posts ever...
Entreprenureal men seek fresh opportunities. Therefore, Sigma Nu will pull some dynamic leaders right out of the gate. Sigma Nu dominated at Kansas for decades as one of the top fraternities. They have a huge pipeline of legacies that will want to join. They have a great chapter house. They have unlimited alumni resources. Sigma Nu is one of the strongest and most highly regarded national organizations. Sigma Nu has a four-year ethical leadership development program (LEAD) which will be very attractive to mature, ambitious men.
Suggesting "they are going to suck for 5-10 years" is foolishness. I can cite plenty of examples where that thinking is just plain wrong. Check our www.fsupikes.com, for example... |
I was browsing their site and I'm surprised that their President and Rush Chairman are Hispanic... since usually "Top Tier" fraternities at competitive schools don't bid many minorities, according to most posters on greekchat.
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07-12-2008, 12:10 AM
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I was browsing their site and I'm surprised that their President and Rush Chairman are Hispanic... since usually "Top Tier" fraternities at competitive schools don't bid many minorities, according to most posters on frattinghard/old row.
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Fixed your post, even though its true.
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Overall, though, it's the bigness of the car that counts the most. Because when something bad happens in a really big car – accidentally speeding through the middle of a gang of unruly young people who have been taunting you in a drive-in restaurant, for instance – it happens very far away – way out at the end of your fenders. It's like a civil war in Africa; you know, it doesn't really concern you too much. - P.J. O'Rourke
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07-12-2008, 12:14 AM
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I was browsing their site and I'm surprised that their President and Rush Chairman are Hispanic... since usually "Top Tier" fraternities at competitive schools don't bid many minorities, according to most posters on greekchat.
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Well than you might go ahead and venture a guess as to what I'm about to tell you.
FSU Pike isn't a top-tier house. They are good at intramurals and have a decent social calendar, but aren't what you would think of as a top-tier house. (That's my understanding at least, I don't go to FSU but I'm positive that Pike isn't usually thought of as one of their top-tier houses.)
And what ElephantWalk said is true.
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