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Originally Posted by Cube TX
UTEP chronology:
Fall 1997 - Kappa Sigma charter revoked due to enormous debt to national office. Allegations of drug use at chapter house also cited. Two of three members of Kappa Sigma who made threats forced to leave school due to low GPA.
Fall 1998 - SAE charter revoked after 2 members arrested for rape in the state of New Mexico. Alleged rape took place at party on UNM campus. Many members transfer out of school or simply drop out.
Spring 1999 - TKE removed from campus after physically beating member of own fraternity. TKE membership very low due to blanket rush that initiated many who dropped out next semester. Large debt also cited. Chapter was on campus less than 2 years.
Fall 1999 - Chi Omega removed from campus by alumni. Membership was at lowest point in years. House donated to university.
Date unknown (circa 2003) - Sigma Phi Epsilon removed from campus. Chapter had short run as actual charter and is completely forgotten.
BOTTOM LINE: DON'T MESS WITH LAMBDA CHI
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As a practical matter I would be concerned with so many houses being closed:
The city has been apprised of these matters and has formed an opinion of the Greeks. Truth isn't as important as the impression that the city carries.
After closing four houses the University may start to think like this: The greeks are a pain in the ass. If we can close them all then we can get rid of the position of greek adviser and then we'll have $50,000 to spend elsewhere. We've already closed four, how many more to go? Hmm, wonder if the city zoning board could help us?
Closing houses might make you feel good and smug for a while, but look at the impact on the local system; if they were behaving poorly then that is what the public will remember, not all the good things that our guys did. We are a minority that must constantly justify our existence to college administrators and city officials who would like to be rid of a real or perceived problem. And the universities and cities hold most of the cards
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