WaterChild's Fall 2007 Recruitment

[VandalSquirrel]

This is my campus, and taking the cellphones is very new, in the past year or two. I think it is strange and crazy but you know what? That's obviously what the collegians want or it wouldn't be structured into recruitment. There are lots of things we do here that people think are odd, and some I agree with others I don't, but it is the way we do things and if we're not criticizing your methods, don't criticize ours. I cannot imagine that there isn't a central number provided by Greek Life to receive emergency messages or anything like that; and when you think about it if a child goes into the military they aren't allowed these methods of communication either, and perhaps the term recruitment is going a little far

All that said, I won't reveal any hints or spoilers WaterChild, nor will I get offended by anything you say, I'm a grown up.

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

There are lots of things we do here that people think are odd, and some I agree with others I don't, but it is the way we do things and if we're not criticizing your methods, don't criticize ours.

Amen, sister.

So their cell phones and internet was taken away. It's not the freaking end of the world. As far as emergencies go, I'm sure there would have been a way for loved ones to get a hold of the PNM.

We've seen firsthand how the internet can make or break the PNM. Why is it so bad if the collegians want the PNMs to make their decisions without any influence from the outside world? Could a PNM really go through recruitment without cell phones and internet? Oh wait...that's how it used to be before cell phones and internet!

I wonder if the girls who dropped out as a result of the rule are kicking themselves in the ass now everytime they see the new members and their letters.

So everyone...just quit criticizing the campus already, keep your opinions to yourself...and on with the story!

[violetpretty]

I do think taking away cell phones and internet is a little strange, but the method also has its positives. It's almost like a PNM retreat---no one is allowed to spend hours on the phone with mom or BFF from home or being a hermit in your room surfing the internet for hours. It forces the PNMs to be social and make immediate connections with other PNMs upon arrival to college.

I would think that if a PNM's family needed to get a hold of her in the event of an emergency, they'd have the phone number of a Rho Gamma or RA, knowing that they won't have their cell phones, and vice versa, someone in charge would be able to notify the PNM's family if she had an emergency.