Iota President @ SIUE held under $1 million bond.

neosoul · #1 07-31-2007, 10:03 AM

I think the article said he was on academic suspension...

PM_Mama00 · #2 07-31-2007, 10:08 AM

Where's Starang? He's an Iota isn't he?

UGAalum94 · #3 07-31-2007, 10:33 AM

When I first read the headline, I thought they meant the national organization's president, which he's NOT.

It's a strange story by any measure, but it seems much easier to understand how he might have become president if he is one of the very few members of a particular chapter.

What a shame that people are emphasizing his Greek affiliation in coverage of the story. What's up with that?

ETA: I admit that I didn't know was SIUE was, and the headline of the first story doesn't tip it off.

Senusret I · #4 07-31-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

What a shame that people are emphasizing his Greek affiliation in coverage of the story. What's up with that?

In my opinion, to the average reader of the news, i think "fraternity chapter president" makes a more compelling story than "average slacker" which seems to be more accurate. I'd expect something similar if he was captain of a sports team.