Phi Kappa Psi at U of Virginia Voluntarily Suspends Activities

[PiKA2001]

[Cheerio]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I shouldn't, but I did.

[SOM]

One sentence that explains what went wrong in Rolling Stone’s rape story http://www.vox.com/2014/12/5/7341297...icle-share-top

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by SOM

One sentence that explains what went wrong in Rolling Stone’s rape story http://www.vox.com/2014/12/5/7341297...icle-share-top

LOL! "Jackie said". I see some folks are still gullibly hanging on her every word.

[PiKA2001]

When I read the RS piece I was in disbelief that such a thing could occur and everyone around be so callous to it. As a fraternity man it was disgusting that something so brutal would be permitted to happen and in a way sanctioned by that chapter and possibly the Greek system. This reporter purposely sought out the wealthiest, "most elite" fraternity on the campus of a wealthy, elite institution to do her story, but why? Now as this all starts to unfold I don't know if it's an exaggerated attempt to bring focus on rape or if it's just a hit piece against fraternities disguised as investigative journalism. Maybe she wanted to kill two birds with one stone? The story worked though. It got people riled up enough that discussions on whether we should get rid of the Greek system was talked about from NPR to CNN. I even heard some voices calling for UVa to close down because of the allegations of widespread abuse on campus. I Still think more is to come from this, so I'm holding off on forming any opinions till more info comes out.

[SOM]

Rolling Stone's Missteps Will Set Rape Dialogue Back Years, Advocates Worry http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/1...n_6283962.html

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by SOM

Rolling Stone's Missteps Will Set Rape Dialogue Back Years, Advocates Worry http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/1...n_6283962.html

I just reviewed this thread and man.. what a great thread. You never realize how good the discussions we have here get at the time. Bravo to everyone.

I quoted the above though, not to really pick on SOM, who is a great contributor, but just to highlight some of the pants-shitting which goes in the media. The Jackie case didn't set back the rape dialogue one iota. What it did highlight was that we, the media included, need to take a step back, wait for both sides to come out and not to immediately rush to the conclusion that the sky is falling.

[ASTalumna06]

Rolling Stone Apologizes, Retracts UVA Rape Article After CJR Review

http://abcnews.go.com/US/rolling-sto...ry?id=30111150

Rolling Stone issued an apology tonight for a November 2014 article that detailed allegations about a gang rape at the University of Virginia, retracting the article and posting a critique of the magazine's editorial process on the story in its place.

The Columbia University Journalism School review published tonight on the Rolling Stone web site said that it found the journalistic failure was avoidable, and encompassed problems with reporting, editing, editorial supervision and fact-checking.

Sabrina Erdely, the author of the article, "A Rape on Campus," also issued an apology tonight.

[SOM]

Greek leaders go on the offensive at UVA By Maggie Severns
12/7/14 8:20 PM EST
National fraternity and sorority leaders are calling on the University of Virginia to reinstate its Greek system, which the university suspended after an article in Rolling Stone that is now in dispute chronicled an alleged gang rape at a campus fraternity.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/1...#ixzz3LGzvbR9H

[33girl]

"Rolling Stone Jumps On Anti-Greek Story, Deems Fact Checking Unnecessary" is right up there with "Water Is Wet" in terms of surprise statements.

Come ON, people.

There was a time when RS did great journalism, but there was also a time when Jordache jeans were a designer item. They are now sold at walmart. In other words....both are cheap rags at this point.

[1964Alum]

Originally Posted by SOM

Greek leaders go on the offensive at UVA By Maggie Severns
12/7/14 8:20 PM EST
National fraternity and sorority leaders are calling on the University of Virginia to reinstate its Greek system, which the university suspended after an article in Rolling Stone that is now in dispute chronicled an alleged gang rape at a campus fraternity.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/1...#ixzz3LGzvbR9H

I am happy to read that Jean Mrasek, the chair of the NPC, has asked for a seat at the table in UVA's discussions of changing sexual assault policies.

I also read that the IFC at UVA is developing some new policies regarding how parties are the be managed in the future. Ideas sound good, but there has as yet to be specifics as to how they will be enforced.

Hopefully there will be a beneficial collaboration.

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by SOM

Greek leaders go on the offensive at UVA By Maggie Severns
12/7/14 8:20 PM EST
National fraternity and sorority leaders are calling on the University of Virginia to reinstate its Greek system, which the university suspended after an article in Rolling Stone that is now in dispute chronicled an alleged gang rape at a campus fraternity.

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/1...#ixzz3LGzvbR9H

Has anyone been able to find the actual statement put out by IFC and NPC? If so, please post a link. Would really like to read it first hand, rather than read Politico's reporting on it.

[LaneSig]

Originally Posted by honorgal

Has anyone been able to find the actual statement put out by IFC and NPC? If so, please post a link. Would really like to read it first hand, rather than read Politico's reporting on it.

http://www.nicindy.org/blog1/joint-s...arolling-stone

This is from the National Interfraternity Council website.

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by LaneSig

http://www.nicindy.org/blog1/joint-s...arolling-stone

This is from the National Interfraternity Council website.

Thank you very much.

I'm heartened to see some of the "key" grown ups in this issue are pushing back against the hysteria.

[SOM]

Updated apology digs bigger hole for Rolling Stone http://wpo.st/RUIx