AGD racism article in CosmoGirl

RxyChrldr · #1 07-30-2002, 09:37 PM

I've tried to delete this thread b/c of some requests from Alpha Gams, but keep getting the "You do not have permission to access the page that you were trying to. Are you trying to edit someone else's post or trying to access administrative features? Check that you are allowed to perform this action in the Forum Rules" notice. Anyway, ignore this thread please.

whiteroses · #2 07-30-2002, 09:52 PM

could someone post the article or a link?

AlphaGam1019 · #3 07-30-2002, 10:01 PM

This "story" is about 2 years old. I think I saw it in Time magazine in NOVEMBER 2000. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

#4 07-30-2002, 11:48 PM

What Nina said!

Honeykiss1974 · #5 07-30-2002, 11:55 PM

I believe there is a thread already started on here about that story.

Omicron · #6 07-31-2002, 06:58 PM

Charges were found to be untrue. End of story.

Go on to something new and positive about Greek life!

James · #7 08-01-2002, 10:31 AM

Juat because something isn't positive doesn't mean we shouldn't post or discuss, sometimes more can be learned from negative articles even if untrue.

If you look at the risk management section you will see a lot of negative articles . . and some are not true in the way they were written.

33girl · #8 08-01-2002, 10:55 AM

This is the same old story, but it IS in the new issue of Cosmogirl. Nice timing right before rush.

DWAlphaGam · #9 08-01-2002, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by James
Juat because something isn't positive doesn't mean we shouldn't post or discuss, sometimes more can be learned from negative articles even if untrue.

If you look at the risk management section you will see a lot of negative articles . . and some are not true in the way they were written.

I think the reason that many of us have a problem with this thread is because (1) the charges were untrue, (2) the topic is 2 years old, and (3) it specifically targets AGD. There have been general topics on racism in greek organizations, and I'm sure they are beneficial and interesting conversations. I personally would prefer (and I'm sure my sisters would agree) that the discussion occur in a topic that is not titled "AGD racism article in CosmoGirl."

#10 08-01-2002, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by DWAlphaGam

I think the reason that many of us have a problem with this thread is because (1) the charges were untrue, (2) the topic is 2 years old, and (3) it specifically targets AGD. There have been general topics on racism in greek organizations, and I'm sure they are beneficial and interesting conversations. I personally would prefer (and I'm sure my sisters would agree) that the discussion occur in a topic that is not titled "AGD racism article in CosmoGirl."

Agreed. The chapter is learning from the mistakes it has allegedly made and have and still are paying for it. How about we let the chapter move on and grow as people, instead of reminding them over and over about an incident that they themselves will probably never forget.

Tom Earp · #11 08-01-2002, 05:14 PM

I think That Sandy and Tonya said it all in a nutshell!

Both from being different ethnic Backgrounds but Sisters Of AGD!

So does that tell anyone anything!

I have conversed with Both Ladys Of AGD and They are the GREATEST!

My 10 $ worth cause they are Worth it!

AchtungBaby80 · #12 08-01-2002, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by James
Juat because something isn't positive doesn't mean we shouldn't post or discuss, sometimes more can be learned from negative articles even if untrue.

If you look at the risk management section you will see a lot of negative articles . . and some are not true in the way they were written.

I agree. Even if my own sorority was the subject, I would still say we shouldn't ingore it just because we think it's unpleasant. The timing could have been a little better, though...and what's it doing in CosmoGirl anyway? My 11-year-old sister reads that, and I can't imagine she'd be very interested in reading about sororities.

phisigsigchic · #13 08-02-2002, 09:10 AM

Could someone email me or PM exactly what this whole racism issue with AGD in cosmo magazine is? I have come across it a couple of times on GC and I have like no idea about the article or what is going on. Really I just want to know what is up is anyone could fill me in.

texas*princess · #14 08-02-2002, 05:01 PM

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Originally posted by phisigsigchic
Could someone email me or PM exactly what this whole racism issue with AGD in cosmo magazine is? I have come across it a couple of times on GC and I have like no idea about the article or what is going on. Really I just want to know what is up is anyone could fill me in.

Could someone please fill me in? I'm a lil old to be reading Cosmogirl (I read the real deal!) I'm just curious as to what's going on.. even if the issue was years past, maybe other chapters can benefit from it

greekwendy · #15 08-02-2002, 05:26 PM

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Originally posted by phisigsigchic
Could someone email me or PM exactly what this whole racism issue with AGD in cosmo magazine is? I have come across it a couple of times on GC and I have like no idea about the article or what is going on. Really I just want to know what is up is anyone could fill me in.

Me, too, please!